- Became famous as a captain for US Airways after successfully ditching an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. His aircraft hit a flock of geese after takeoff, damaging the engines and forcing him to land in the water. All passengers and crew survived.
- Graduated from United States Air Force Academy with a B.S.
- Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot.
- Lives in Danville, California with his family [2009].
- Graduated from Purdue University with a master's in industrial psychology in 1973.
- Graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a master's in public administration.
- His wife, Lorrie Sullenberger, is a fitness expert and television personality.
- CBS News aviation and safety expert.
- Was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 2016 film Sully (2016).
- Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade. (2010)
- Founder, Safety Reliability Methods, Inc.
- Father, with Lorrie Sullenberger, of daughters Kate Sullenberger and Kelly Sullenberger.
- Graduated from Denison High School in 1969.
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