On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 splashed into the Hudson River in an emergency landing led by Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger. It was a moment that gave Americans hope and captivated the nation. George Clooney narrates this incredible story as part of American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes, and the audience meets Sully as he remarks on the incredible moment.

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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Geese in the Engines
1:38 Only Option: The Hudson
2:15 River Landing
3:08 Flight 1549
4:00 Sully Sullenberger
5:15 Aviation Safety
5:55 Doolittle Raid Parallel
6:25 Conclusion