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Captain Sully's River Landing: The Hudson Hero of Flight 1549

by Steven Otfinoski

A defining moment in aviation history, seen from several viewpoints

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A defining moment in aviation history, seen from several viewpoints

Steven Otfinoski recounts the January 2009 emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, after a bird strike disabled the plane’s engines. The account is arranged chronologically and interweaves perspectives from people who experienced the event as it unfolded. That structure puts the landing in a broader human context: the book considers how real people faced decisions during a sudden crisis. Its subject connects aviation history with the actions and experiences of those caught up in one highly publicized event.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 interested in aviation and real-life events
  • Young readers exploring recent U.S. history
  • Readers who appreciate historical accounts told through multiple perspectives

Themes

Aviation historyDecision-making under pressureMultiple perspectivesRecent U.S. history

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Book overview

Vivid storytelling brings an incredible story to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced the most successful ditching in aviation history - the emergency river landing of US Airways Flight 1549. On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was faced with disaster when his Airbus A320 airplane struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. With no engine power and no airports close enough for a landing, Captain Sully had no choice but to ditch his craft in the Hudson River. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.
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