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Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully

NPR News·July 18, 2026·1 min read

Retired pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009, announced this week that he has Alzheimer's disease. The announcement was made public by Sullenberger, who has been a prominent figure in aviation safety since the 2009 incident. His condition was disclosed in a statement.

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