Sully

Flight 1549, runway 4.

Clear to take off.

This is Flight 1549, clear for take off.

Mayday, Mayday, Captain 1549,

we've lost both engines.

Both engines.

No rely on motor 2.

Captain 1549, We can get a view,

can you try to make it to runway 913

Tower control, we can make it,

We're turning back towards LaGuardia.

LaGuardia tower, Flight 1549

We're trying to make 13.

Sully! We are too low!

Sully! We are too low!

Come on!

It's set on fire!

Come on!

Sully!

Lory I love you!

What the hell is the matter with you?

Everyone, EVERYONE survived on flight 1549!

You think you'll die,

that's what you think.

And then, miraculously you don't!

Thank you Captain, Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you Captain Sullberger for being here today.

I would also wanna welcome First Officer Skiles.

Glad you made it at this point.

Not as well as we are.

For the record.

We have an aircraft system investigation...

and also aircraft structures, MRT...

aircraft perfomance, ATC, wide life factors,

survival factors...

and emergency response.

Today we begin...

with our operations,

human performance and investigations...

On the crash of US Flight 1549.

The water landing.

Captain?

This was not a crash, it was a water landing.

We knew what we were trying to execute here.

It was not a crash, it was a forced water landing.

Why didn't you attempt to return to LaGuardia?

That simply was not enough altitude.

The Hudson was the only place who's long enough and

smooth enough and wide enough to even attempt a landing.

Air traffic testified that you stated that you were

returning to LaGuardia but you did not.

As I began the left turn...

I realized I couldn't make it back

and I would have eliminated the other options...

returning to LaGuardia would have been a mistake.

Let's get into how you calculated all those parameters.

There was no time for calculating.

I had relied on my experience of managing the altitude

and speed of thousand of flights over four decades.

You're saying you didn't do it...

I eyeballed it.

You eyeballed it?

Yes.

The best chance those passengers had

was on that River.

And I bet my life on it.

In fact, I did!

And I would do it again.

Aviation engineers are theorizing that you had

enough energy to make it back to the runway.

Well, engineers are not pilots.

They're wrong.

And they weren't there.

Regardless, we have to follow up on all implications

as part of our investigation.

Our computers were there thriving scenario...

algorithms, which generate simulations

with your exact parameters...

the engine loss,

the altitude, everything you faced...

when you made your decision.

I would like to oversee those computer simulations.

Not possible during the investigation.

You stated there was a dual engine failure...

due to multiple bird strikes?

That would be unprecedented!

Everything is unprecedented,

until it happens for the first time.

How much sleep did you get the night before?

Eight hours, enough.

Was it possible that blood sugar was low?

I was rested, alert, and completely

aware of my surroundings.

When was your last drink, Captain Sullenberger?

Nine days ago.

Drugs?

No, I've never.

First Officer Skiles?

Don't drink.

Never have.

Captain...

have you had any troubles at home lately?

Well, no more than anyone else.

And nothing that affected my work.

Bullshit.

But why are they looking for something

we did wrong...

when that all turned out right?

It didn't turned out right for the Airline

and their insurance company.

We should expect some blowback.

Oh like what they can say?

That we shouldn't have saved everybody?

That's not personal.

That's the NTSB just doing their job.

Once they got all the facts,

then we all calm down.

Sully, they should pin on you on a medal...

and send you back to work.

Sorry, this mailbox is full.

I didn't called Lori since this morning.

Emily and Miles did.

Not meaning to bother, but I have to say:

It is an honor driving you today.

Thank you.

What has it been this here so far?

Bernie Madoff, two wars without end...

many million of people with no work,

and that's just the first two weeks of January.

Pride this headline:

This is beautiful!

Hey Mike, how about we got the driver

as a character witness?

Finally.

Yeah, finally.

The NTSB has us all tied up all day.

Yeah, I just... I need to hear your voice.

I've heared everybody else's.

You'd be amazed on how many cousins you have.

It doesn't feel much like family.

They're quiet here too.

There are reporters who would give an update.

Inside the mind of Sully.

What should I tell them.

Lori, tell them you don't love to tell them...

I can't, I can't hear you, Sweetie. Listen, really,

I can't hear you. Just, just call me back.

You don't have to talk with them.

Call. I can't hear you, call me back.

How did you blow out the impossible?

I'm thinking about running over the press with the car.

Self-Defense, think the juror would convinct?

Do what you have to do.

No, I'm taking that as permission.

Cops will be coming after you.

Sully, are you listening to me?

We should talk later.

Honey, it is later. I've been reading all day.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm just tired, that's all.

How are the girls?

Oh, they're...

They're a bit overwhelmed,

sounds like you are too.

Yeah, well, they'll be alright.

They'll be alright.

The whole world is talking about you.

Right, Sully.

I just, I, I can't believe this.

Lori, I'll have to stay here longer...

for the NTSB investigation,

Did I tell you that already?

And I apologize if I didn't tell you.

There's no need for you apologize,

You are right where you need to be.

I want you to know, I did the best I could.

Of course you did.

You saved everyone.

Maybe we should just talk in the morning.

I'm tired.

I'm overwhelmed by all these attentions.

I'm gonna be on TV in the Morning,

what are they gonna ask me? What am I gonna say?

Sully, do you want me to come be with you?

No, no, Lori.

Thanks, but the girls need you.

Tell them I love them.

I love you.

Get some sleep.

Yeah, maybe when I'll wake up it'll be January 14th.

Wouldn't that be good?

I love you.

Why Captain Sullenberger made that faithful

decision to turn the Hudson into a runway?

Well, only he can answer.

But we now know, it was the wrong choice.

A choice that endangered the lives of all of those on board.

So, while much of the country hails him as a hero...

this new information will certainly change everyone's

understanding of the so called Miracle on the Hudson...

Sully Sullenberger, are you a hero,

or a fraud?

Hello?

Jeff? Sorry call so late.

It's ok, There's no sleep for me, for either.

Can you believe they charge 5 dollars

for a Snickers?

They can bankrupt the Airline in about four bites.

- I just thought, maybe you may want to eh!

- Talk? Absolutely!

Let's get some air.

Great!

I will be down there in 5 minutes.

Enjoying the shakes?

The nightmares? Rapid heartbeat?

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