This has to be one of the best stories of 2009. God Bless Captain Sully and his crew!
(CBS) "It was one year ago that Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger landed US Airways flight 1549 safely in New York's Hudson River -- saving 155 lives."
"As it flew 3,000 feet over one of the most densely populated areas of the planet, a flock of geese struck the plane, causing it to lose all power. Sullenberger was faced with a possible catastrophe."
"With brains and courage, the seasoned pilot brought his plane down -- and kept it intact -- on the river's frigid waters."
"Sullenberger told CBS' 60 Minutes, 'I think, in many ways, as it turned out, my entire life up to that moment had been a preparation to handle that particular moment.'"
"In a matter of minutes, the plane was evacuated, and ferry boats and first responders rushed to the scene. Not one person was killed."
"The crew and passengers of flight 1549 forged a bond that day that's still strong."
"And on Early Show Friday, the passengers, crew and first responders came together again one year later to remember the day that truly proved to be a 'Miracle on the Hudson.' "
"Sullenberger told Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith it feels like much less than a year since it happened. 'I feel like I've lived 10 normal lifetimes in this last year,' Sullenberger said."
"As it flew 3,000 feet over one of the most densely populated areas of the planet, a flock of geese struck the plane, causing it to lose all power. Sullenberger was faced with a possible catastrophe."
"With brains and courage, the seasoned pilot brought his plane down -- and kept it intact -- on the river's frigid waters."
"Sullenberger told CBS' 60 Minutes, 'I think, in many ways, as it turned out, my entire life up to that moment had been a preparation to handle that particular moment.'"
"In a matter of minutes, the plane was evacuated, and ferry boats and first responders rushed to the scene. Not one person was killed."
"The crew and passengers of flight 1549 forged a bond that day that's still strong."
"And on Early Show Friday, the passengers, crew and first responders came together again one year later to remember the day that truly proved to be a 'Miracle on the Hudson.' "
"Sullenberger told Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith it feels like much less than a year since it happened. 'I feel like I've lived 10 normal lifetimes in this last year,' Sullenberger said."
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