1 00:00:05,472 --> 00:00:06,908 Cactus 1549. 2 00:00:06,932 --> 00:00:08,642 Runway four. Cleared for takeoff. 3 00:00:09,142 --> 00:00:11,562 Cactus 1549. Cleared for takeoff. 4 00:00:28,078 --> 00:00:30,330 Mayday, mayday. Cactus 1549. 5 00:00:30,497 --> 00:00:33,000 We've lost both engines. Both engines. 6 00:00:37,671 --> 00:00:39,006 No relight on one or two. 7 00:00:39,172 --> 00:00:40,525 Cactus 1549, if we can get it for you, 8 00:00:40,549 --> 00:00:42,175 do you wanna try to land runway 1-3? 9 00:00:42,342 --> 00:00:43,528 Departure control, we can make it. 10 00:00:43,552 --> 00:00:45,804 We're turning back towards LaGuardia. 11 00:01:01,528 --> 00:01:05,032 LaGuardia Tower, Cactus 1549, trying to make 1-3. 12 00:01:05,198 --> 00:01:06,742 Sully, we're too low. 13 00:01:06,908 --> 00:01:08,410 Sully, we're too low! 14 00:01:08,577 --> 00:01:09,786 Come on. 15 00:01:20,464 --> 00:01:21,704 Just a little farther. 16 00:01:23,216 --> 00:01:24,635 Come on. 17 00:01:30,974 --> 00:01:31,975 Sully! 18 00:01:32,225 --> 00:01:33,393 Lorrie, I love you. 19 00:02:30,409 --> 00:02:32,452 What the hell's the matter with you? 20 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:20,041 The on board count, 150 passengers, 21 00:03:20,208 --> 00:03:22,419 three flight attendants and two pilots, one of whom, 22 00:03:22,586 --> 00:03:25,464 the senior pilot, drew on all of his experience and skill, 23 00:03:25,630 --> 00:03:28,008 which combined with near-miraculous good luck 24 00:03:28,175 --> 00:03:29,926 and a result that was, frankly, astounding. 25 00:03:30,093 --> 00:03:31,887 There were some non-critical injuries, 26 00:03:32,637 --> 00:03:34,139 but everyone, everyone, survived. 27 00:03:34,306 --> 00:03:37,392 The first pictures of US Airways Flight 1549 reveal... 28 00:03:37,559 --> 00:03:40,896 You think that you're gonna die. That's what you think. 29 00:03:41,062 --> 00:03:43,607 And then, miraculously, you don't. 30 00:03:44,149 --> 00:03:45,650 Thank you, Captain. 31 00:03:46,026 --> 00:03:48,403 Thank you, thank you. 32 00:03:59,790 --> 00:04:01,708 Okay, thank you, everybody, thank you. 33 00:04:01,875 --> 00:04:03,995 Thank you, Captain Sullenberger, for being here today. 34 00:04:04,085 --> 00:04:06,213 We also wanna welcome First Officer Skiles. 35 00:04:06,379 --> 00:04:07,899 I'm glad you could make it in this morning. 36 00:04:07,923 --> 00:04:09,841 Not as glad as we are. 37 00:04:11,635 --> 00:04:13,070 For the record, we had an Aircraft Systems Team 38 00:04:13,094 --> 00:04:14,095 on this investigation. 39 00:04:14,262 --> 00:04:15,931 Also Aircraft Structures, MRT, 40 00:04:16,097 --> 00:04:17,974 Aircraft Performance, ATC, 41 00:04:18,141 --> 00:04:21,102 Wildlife Factors, Survival Factors and Emergency Response. 42 00:04:21,269 --> 00:04:24,898 Today, we begin with our operation and human performance investigation 43 00:04:25,065 --> 00:04:27,317 on the crash of US Airways Flight 1549. 44 00:04:27,484 --> 00:04:29,736 - Water landing. - Captain? 45 00:04:29,903 --> 00:04:31,738 This was not a crash and it wasn't a ditching. 46 00:04:32,614 --> 00:04:34,991 We knew what we were trying to execute here. 47 00:04:35,158 --> 00:04:36,201 It was not a... 48 00:04:36,368 --> 00:04:38,495 It was not a crash. It was a forced water landing. 49 00:04:38,912 --> 00:04:41,498 Why didn't you attempt to return to LaGuardia? 50 00:04:42,290 --> 00:04:45,460 There simply was not enough altitude. 51 00:04:45,627 --> 00:04:48,307 The Hudson was the only place that was long enough and smooth enough 52 00:04:48,421 --> 00:04:50,781 and wide enough to even attempt to land the airplane safely. 53 00:04:50,924 --> 00:04:51,964 Air Traffic testified 54 00:04:52,092 --> 00:04:53,972 that you stated you were returning to LaGuardia, 55 00:04:54,010 --> 00:04:55,595 but you did not. 56 00:04:56,513 --> 00:04:59,432 As I began the left turn, 57 00:04:59,599 --> 00:05:02,102 I realized I couldn't make it back 58 00:05:02,269 --> 00:05:04,205 and it would have eliminated all the other options. 59 00:05:04,229 --> 00:05:06,149 Returning to LaGuardia would have been a mistake. 60 00:05:06,273 --> 00:05:08,793 Okay, well, let's get into how you calculated all those parameters. 61 00:05:08,817 --> 00:05:10,177 There was no time for calculating. 62 00:05:10,610 --> 00:05:13,697 I had to rely on my experience of managing the altitude and speed 63 00:05:13,864 --> 00:05:15,949 of thousands of flights over four decades. 64 00:05:16,324 --> 00:05:17,677 You're saying you didn't do any... 65 00:05:17,701 --> 00:05:19,160 I eyeballed it. 66 00:05:19,661 --> 00:05:21,496 You eyeballed it? 67 00:05:22,163 --> 00:05:23,540 Yes. 68 00:05:23,707 --> 00:05:26,668 The best chance those passengers had was on that river. 69 00:05:27,419 --> 00:05:28,670 And I'd bet my life on it. 70 00:05:28,837 --> 00:05:30,130 In fact, I did. 71 00:05:30,672 --> 00:05:32,048 And I would do it again. 72 00:05:32,215 --> 00:05:34,009 Aviation engineers are theorizing 73 00:05:34,175 --> 00:05:36,219 you had enough energy to make it back to a runway. 74 00:05:37,470 --> 00:05:39,848 Well, engineers are not pilots. 75 00:05:40,015 --> 00:05:41,641 They're wrong. 76 00:05:42,100 --> 00:05:43,560 And they weren't there. 77 00:05:44,269 --> 00:05:46,205 Regardless, we have to follow up on all implications 78 00:05:46,229 --> 00:05:47,814 as part of our investigation. 79 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:50,483 Our computers will run return scenario algorithms. 80 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:53,194 It'll generate simulations with your exact parameters. 81 00:05:53,361 --> 00:05:55,238 The dual engine loss, the altitude. 82 00:05:55,405 --> 00:05:57,657 Everything you faced when you made your decision. 83 00:05:57,824 --> 00:06:00,118 I would like to oversee those computer simulations. 84 00:06:00,285 --> 00:06:01,965 Not possible during an investigation. 85 00:06:02,245 --> 00:06:04,623 You stated that it was a dual engine failure 86 00:06:04,789 --> 00:06:07,083 due to multiple bird strikes? 87 00:06:07,250 --> 00:06:09,085 That would be unprecedented. 88 00:06:09,628 --> 00:06:13,548 Well, everything is unprecedented until it happens for the first time. 89 00:06:16,843 --> 00:06:18,563 How much sleep did you get the night before? 90 00:06:18,678 --> 00:06:20,096 Eight hours. Enough. 91 00:06:20,263 --> 00:06:21,973 Is it possible your blood sugar was low? 92 00:06:22,140 --> 00:06:25,018 I was rested, alert and completely aware of my surroundings. 93 00:06:25,518 --> 00:06:27,330 When was your last drink, Captain Sullenberger? 94 00:06:27,354 --> 00:06:28,355 Nine days ago. 95 00:06:28,521 --> 00:06:29,522 Drugs? 96 00:06:29,731 --> 00:06:30,732 No. Never. 97 00:06:30,899 --> 00:06:32,192 First Officer Skiles? 98 00:06:33,443 --> 00:06:35,362 Uh, don't drink. Never have. 99 00:06:37,906 --> 00:06:41,660 Captain, have you had any troubles at home lately? 100 00:06:43,328 --> 00:06:44,829 No more than anyone else. 101 00:06:44,996 --> 00:06:47,040 And nothing that affected my work. 102 00:06:51,920 --> 00:06:53,797 It's bullshit. 103 00:06:53,964 --> 00:06:57,467 Why are they looking for something we did wrong when it all turned out right? 104 00:06:57,634 --> 00:06:58,861 It didn't turn out all right for the airline 105 00:06:58,885 --> 00:07:00,178 and their insurance company. 106 00:07:00,345 --> 00:07:02,055 We should expect some blow-back. 107 00:07:02,222 --> 00:07:05,242 Come on, Mike. What are they gonna say? That he shouldn't have saved everybody? 108 00:07:05,266 --> 00:07:07,894 It's not personal. NTSB's just doing its job. 109 00:07:08,061 --> 00:07:10,939 Once they have all the facts, it'll calm down. 110 00:07:11,106 --> 00:07:12,232 Sully, 111 00:07:12,399 --> 00:07:15,527 they should pin on the medal and send you back to work. 112 00:07:15,694 --> 00:07:17,213 Sorry. This mailbox is full. 113 00:07:17,237 --> 00:07:20,407 I didn't call Lorrie since this morning. Apparently everyone else did. 114 00:07:22,283 --> 00:07:23,952 Not meaning to bother, but I have to say, 115 00:07:24,119 --> 00:07:26,079 it is an honor driving you today. 116 00:07:26,413 --> 00:07:27,831 Thank you. 117 00:07:27,998 --> 00:07:29,749 What has it been this year so far? 118 00:07:29,916 --> 00:07:33,545 Bernie Madoff, two wars without end. Many million new people with no work. 119 00:07:33,712 --> 00:07:35,922 And that's just the first two weeks of January. 120 00:07:36,381 --> 00:07:39,926 Friday's headline? This is beautiful. 121 00:07:42,554 --> 00:07:45,432 Hey, Mike. How about we add the driver as a character witness? 122 00:07:57,485 --> 00:07:58,528 Finally! 123 00:07:58,695 --> 00:08:00,280 Yeah, finally. 124 00:08:00,447 --> 00:08:02,741 The NTSB had us tied up all day. 125 00:08:03,324 --> 00:08:04,492 I know. 126 00:08:05,118 --> 00:08:06,661 I just needed to hear your voice. 127 00:08:06,828 --> 00:08:08,496 I've been hearing everybody else's. 128 00:08:08,663 --> 00:08:10,915 You'd be amazed how many cousins you have. 129 00:08:11,082 --> 00:08:14,335 It doesn't feel much like family here. 130 00:08:18,757 --> 00:08:20,592 Pretty quiet here, too. 131 00:08:21,801 --> 00:08:25,805 The reporters want me to give an update inside the mind of Sully. 132 00:08:26,139 --> 00:08:27,348 What should I tell them? 133 00:08:27,515 --> 00:08:29,243 Lorrie, tell them you're not allowed to talk to anybody. 134 00:08:29,267 --> 00:08:30,852 - Look, I can't hear you. - Lorrie, I... 135 00:08:31,019 --> 00:08:33,080 - I can't hear you. Call me back. - I'm trying to tell you 136 00:08:33,104 --> 00:08:34,290 you do not have to talk to anybody. 137 00:08:34,314 --> 00:08:35,982 I can't hear you. Call me back. 138 00:08:36,149 --> 00:08:37,859 Lorrie, I'm trying to tell... 139 00:08:43,615 --> 00:08:44,967 Hey, Captain Sully! 140 00:08:44,991 --> 00:08:46,631 - Captain Sully! - Sully! 141 00:08:50,622 --> 00:08:52,058 How does it feel to be a miracle maker? 142 00:08:52,082 --> 00:08:53,374 Sully, one question! 143 00:08:53,541 --> 00:08:55,728 - How did you pull off the impossible? - Sully! 144 00:08:55,752 --> 00:08:57,962 Captain Sully! Sully! 145 00:08:59,130 --> 00:09:00,256 Pardon me. 146 00:09:02,550 --> 00:09:03,870 Captain Sully! 147 00:09:10,016 --> 00:09:12,369 I'm thinking about running over the press with the car. 148 00:09:12,393 --> 00:09:14,562 Self-defense. You think a jury would convict? 149 00:09:14,729 --> 00:09:16,129 Just do what you have to do. 150 00:09:16,189 --> 00:09:19,234 You know, I'm taking that as permission. The cops'll be coming after you. 151 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:21,069 Sullenberger couldn't be here. 152 00:09:21,236 --> 00:09:23,238 He is not able to speak to the media 153 00:09:23,404 --> 00:09:27,033 while the NTSB is conducting its investigation. 154 00:09:27,742 --> 00:09:29,577 Sully, are you listening to me? 155 00:09:29,744 --> 00:09:31,830 Maybe we should talk later. 156 00:09:32,789 --> 00:09:36,042 Honey, it is later. I've been waiting all day. 157 00:09:36,209 --> 00:09:37,377 Are you okay? 158 00:09:37,544 --> 00:09:39,754 Yeah, just tired, that's all. 159 00:09:39,921 --> 00:09:41,464 How are the girls? 160 00:09:41,673 --> 00:09:42,674 Well, they're... 161 00:09:44,217 --> 00:09:47,512 They're a little overwhelmed. It sounds like you are, too. 162 00:09:48,388 --> 00:09:49,389 Yeah... 163 00:09:50,265 --> 00:09:51,933 Yeah, well, they'll be all right. 164 00:09:52,100 --> 00:09:53,226 It is a lot. 165 00:09:53,393 --> 00:09:54,644 Yes, it is. 166 00:09:54,811 --> 00:09:55,913 Those missing engines 167 00:09:55,937 --> 00:09:57,817 were definitely not what investigators wanted... 168 00:09:58,439 --> 00:10:00,358 The whole world is talking about you. 169 00:10:00,567 --> 00:10:01,860 My Sully. 170 00:10:02,026 --> 00:10:04,946 God, I just can't believe this. 171 00:10:05,113 --> 00:10:08,116 Lorrie, I have to stay here longer 172 00:10:08,283 --> 00:10:09,951 for the NTSB investigation. 173 00:10:10,118 --> 00:10:13,913 Did I tell you that already? I apologize if I didn't tell you. 174 00:10:14,581 --> 00:10:18,626 There is no need for you to apologize. You are right where you need to be. 175 00:10:21,087 --> 00:10:24,090 I want you to know, I did the best I could. 176 00:10:25,633 --> 00:10:29,929 Of course you did. You saved everyone. 177 00:10:31,472 --> 00:10:35,602 Uh, maybe we should just talk in the morning. I'm tired. 178 00:10:35,768 --> 00:10:38,354 I'm overwhelmed by all this attention. 179 00:10:41,274 --> 00:10:42,817 I'm gonna be on TV in the morning. 180 00:10:42,984 --> 00:10:44,864 What are they gonna ask me? What am I gonna say? 181 00:10:45,028 --> 00:10:47,113 Sully, do you want me to come be with you? 182 00:10:47,488 --> 00:10:49,199 No, Lorrie. 183 00:10:49,782 --> 00:10:51,826 Thanks, but the girls need you. 184 00:10:52,785 --> 00:10:54,287 Tell them I love them. 185 00:10:55,288 --> 00:10:57,624 I love you. Get some sleep. 186 00:10:58,208 --> 00:10:59,375 Yeah. 187 00:10:59,542 --> 00:11:01,961 Hey, maybe when I wake up, it'll be January 14th. 188 00:11:02,128 --> 00:11:03,296 Wouldn't that be good? 189 00:11:05,298 --> 00:11:06,674 I love you. 190 00:11:12,722 --> 00:11:15,892 Why Captain Sullenberger made that fateful decision 191 00:11:16,059 --> 00:11:18,561 to turn the Hudson into a runway? 192 00:11:18,728 --> 00:11:20,355 Well, only he can answer. 193 00:11:20,521 --> 00:11:24,150 But we now know it was the wrong choice. 194 00:11:24,651 --> 00:11:28,404 A choice that endangered the lives of all of those on board. 195 00:11:28,571 --> 00:11:32,325 So, while much of the country hails him as a hero, 196 00:11:32,492 --> 00:11:35,536 this new information will certainly change everyone's understanding 197 00:11:36,579 --> 00:11:40,083 of the so-called "Miracle on the Hudson." 198 00:11:40,250 --> 00:11:45,171 Sully Sullenberger, are you a hero or a fraud? 199 00:12:04,399 --> 00:12:06,025 - Hello? - Jeff? 200 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:07,735 I'm sorry to call so late. 201 00:12:07,902 --> 00:12:10,238 It's okay. There's no sleep in this room either. 202 00:12:11,406 --> 00:12:14,242 Can you believe they charge $5 for a Snickers? 203 00:12:15,535 --> 00:12:18,079 I could bankrupt the airline in about four bites. 204 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:21,958 Just thought maybe you would want to, uh... 205 00:12:22,125 --> 00:12:23,126 Talk? 206 00:12:23,293 --> 00:12:24,669 Absolutely. 207 00:12:26,045 --> 00:12:27,714 Let's get some air. 208 00:12:28,423 --> 00:12:29,465 Great. 209 00:12:30,300 --> 00:12:32,260 All right. Be down there in five minutes. 210 00:12:38,057 --> 00:12:39,767 You enjoying the shakes? 211 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:42,228 The nightmares, rapid heartbeat. 212 00:12:42,395 --> 00:12:43,396 A little bit. 213 00:12:43,563 --> 00:12:45,356 Union's offering us counseling. 214 00:12:45,565 --> 00:12:47,567 Yeah. What are they gonna say? 215 00:12:47,984 --> 00:12:49,777 "You were in a plane crash and lived." 216 00:12:49,944 --> 00:12:52,322 "It may have a minor impact on your day-to-day." 217 00:12:52,780 --> 00:12:55,742 I don't like not being in control of the process. 218 00:12:55,908 --> 00:12:57,910 - I want my self back. - Yeah. 219 00:12:58,411 --> 00:13:00,531 I'm hoping six months from now, we'll just be laughing 220 00:13:00,621 --> 00:13:02,749 about how we got to meet David Letterman. 221 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:07,170 We're doing David Letterman? 222 00:13:07,337 --> 00:13:09,422 Yeah. Right after the next NTSB interview. 223 00:13:09,630 --> 00:13:10,631 Letterman. 224 00:13:10,923 --> 00:13:13,343 I'm guessing Dave is gonna be slightly funnier. 225 00:13:13,509 --> 00:13:14,761 This is so surreal. 226 00:13:15,261 --> 00:13:16,804 I guess I'm having a little trouble 227 00:13:16,971 --> 00:13:19,766 separating reality from whatever the hell this is. 228 00:13:19,932 --> 00:13:21,100 Yeah. 229 00:13:21,267 --> 00:13:23,436 This is two men freezing their asses off. 230 00:13:26,022 --> 00:13:27,148 Sully. 231 00:13:28,649 --> 00:13:30,610 Don't worry. You did a great thing. 232 00:13:30,777 --> 00:13:32,945 It's gonna be remembered for a very long time. 233 00:13:33,112 --> 00:13:34,822 Here's the funny thing. 234 00:13:34,989 --> 00:13:38,284 I've delivered a million passengers over 40 years in the air, 235 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:43,122 but in the end, I'm gonna be judged on 208 seconds. 236 00:13:46,292 --> 00:13:48,252 Come on. Tomorrow's gonna be a good day. 237 00:13:48,795 --> 00:13:52,215 Computer sims will prove you were right. We can all put our wings back on. 238 00:13:52,382 --> 00:13:53,716 You wanna run? 239 00:13:53,883 --> 00:13:55,134 Yeah, let's run. 240 00:13:59,138 --> 00:14:00,681 Fucking cold out here. 241 00:14:01,432 --> 00:14:02,809 It was obvious. 242 00:14:02,975 --> 00:14:04,352 It was a critical situation, 243 00:14:04,977 --> 00:14:08,981 losing thrust in both engines at a low altitude 244 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:13,319 over one of the most densely populated areas of the planet. 245 00:14:13,820 --> 00:14:18,658 But choosing to land on the Hudson, that was still a big "if." 246 00:14:19,575 --> 00:14:21,411 I was sure I could do it. 247 00:14:21,828 --> 00:14:22,995 You were? 248 00:14:23,371 --> 00:14:24,580 Yes. 249 00:14:25,248 --> 00:14:28,251 How do you feel when people call you a hero? 250 00:14:29,210 --> 00:14:31,504 I don't feel like a hero. 251 00:14:31,671 --> 00:14:35,007 I'm just a man who was doing his job. 252 00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:37,927 The right man for the job at the right time. 253 00:14:39,512 --> 00:14:42,849 You've been flying for what, nearly 40 years? 254 00:14:43,474 --> 00:14:46,060 Forty-two. It's been my life. 255 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:48,813 My whole life. 256 00:14:58,531 --> 00:15:00,032 Your aircraft. 257 00:15:01,033 --> 00:15:02,577 My aircraft. 258 00:15:15,089 --> 00:15:18,551 I'll be busy crop dusting in the Super Cub rest of the summer. 259 00:15:18,718 --> 00:15:21,387 So, you can take the plane up, I guess, when you please. 260 00:15:21,554 --> 00:15:23,674 Still six bucks an hour. I'll consider it lesson time. 261 00:15:24,807 --> 00:15:27,310 A pilot never stops acquiring knowledge. 262 00:15:27,810 --> 00:15:30,396 You'll make mistakes, everyone does. Just learn from them. 263 00:15:30,563 --> 00:15:31,898 Yes, sir. 264 00:15:32,398 --> 00:15:34,901 And never forget, no matter what's happening, 265 00:15:35,067 --> 00:15:36,569 to fly the airplane. 266 00:15:36,736 --> 00:15:37,862 Absolutely, sir. 267 00:15:40,531 --> 00:15:42,325 Oh, one other thing, and this is important. 268 00:15:42,492 --> 00:15:44,827 - Sir? - You can go ahead and smile. 269 00:15:46,329 --> 00:15:47,455 All right. 270 00:15:55,838 --> 00:15:58,424 - I apologize for the perspiration. - Oh, no. 271 00:15:58,674 --> 00:15:59,675 After what you did, 272 00:15:59,926 --> 00:16:01,886 I'd think that Katie couldn't be too intimidating. 273 00:16:01,928 --> 00:16:03,137 Oh, it wasn't Katie. 274 00:16:03,304 --> 00:16:06,265 It was the lights and the camera that she brought with her. 275 00:16:06,766 --> 00:16:08,226 Okay. All done. 276 00:16:10,269 --> 00:16:12,480 That was from my mom. 277 00:16:12,688 --> 00:16:13,773 Her name is Brenda, 278 00:16:13,940 --> 00:16:16,692 she says to say "thank you" and that she's single. 279 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:20,279 Well, you tell Brenda thank you, but I've got a girl at home. 280 00:16:20,446 --> 00:16:23,491 - Lucky woman. - Thank you. 281 00:16:59,318 --> 00:17:00,736 Sully. 282 00:17:00,903 --> 00:17:02,989 Sully. Sully! 283 00:17:04,991 --> 00:17:06,701 Sully, where are you? 284 00:17:07,326 --> 00:17:09,245 I'm standing here calling your name. 285 00:17:10,413 --> 00:17:11,914 What's up with you? 286 00:17:15,376 --> 00:17:17,086 You need to get focused. 287 00:17:17,670 --> 00:17:20,339 Because the media request avalanche continues. 288 00:17:20,506 --> 00:17:21,716 Yeah. Yeah. 289 00:17:23,801 --> 00:17:25,201 Larry Rooney volunteered to jump in 290 00:17:25,344 --> 00:17:27,388 and ride shotgun with you the rest of the way. 291 00:17:28,055 --> 00:17:29,682 Thought you might need a friend. 292 00:17:29,849 --> 00:17:32,018 He'll take you to today's NTSB meeting. 293 00:17:32,727 --> 00:17:35,354 Airbus completed their computer simulations as well. 294 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:37,440 Good. Good, that'll help. 295 00:17:37,607 --> 00:17:40,651 There's something else. Arnie Gentile called. 296 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:42,695 He has the ACARS data. 297 00:17:42,862 --> 00:17:45,197 The left engine was still operating at idle. 298 00:17:45,531 --> 00:17:48,367 Not possible. I felt it go. 299 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:50,286 It was like we were stopped in midair. 300 00:17:50,453 --> 00:17:52,955 Arnie said there was a chance it was sub-idle, 301 00:17:53,122 --> 00:17:54,915 that it still could've had thrust. 302 00:17:55,708 --> 00:17:58,878 I'm just letting you know since the NTSB already does. 303 00:18:00,296 --> 00:18:01,297 Hmm. 304 00:18:09,347 --> 00:18:10,848 Is retirement next? 305 00:18:12,391 --> 00:18:13,809 What's next for you? What's next? 306 00:18:14,393 --> 00:18:15,561 Some room, please. 307 00:18:15,853 --> 00:18:17,229 Sully! Over here! 308 00:18:18,689 --> 00:18:20,983 Hey, Larry. Good to see a friendly face. 309 00:18:22,526 --> 00:18:24,362 Might be the last one you see today. 310 00:18:27,031 --> 00:18:29,676 You've got to be kidding me. We've been through all this before. 311 00:18:29,700 --> 00:18:31,136 Look, I'm sorry if you're frustrated, 312 00:18:31,160 --> 00:18:34,205 but our job is to investigate how a plane ended up in the Hudson River. 313 00:18:34,372 --> 00:18:36,040 On the Hudson River. 314 00:18:40,252 --> 00:18:42,880 Isn't it a little early in the year to go fishing? 315 00:18:43,047 --> 00:18:45,549 Seeking the facts is hardly "fishing," Mr. Skiles. 316 00:18:45,716 --> 00:18:47,319 Okay, then here's the most important fact. 317 00:18:47,343 --> 00:18:49,821 There's only two people who know what happened in the cockpit that day 318 00:18:49,845 --> 00:18:50,846 and I'm one of them. 319 00:18:51,013 --> 00:18:52,413 And we appreciate your perspective. 320 00:18:53,349 --> 00:18:55,351 Why do you even think we're here today? 321 00:18:56,477 --> 00:19:00,064 It's because Captain Sullenberger did not head back to LaGuardia. 322 00:19:02,108 --> 00:19:04,777 Look, I just finished training on the A320 and I can tell you, 323 00:19:04,944 --> 00:19:06,922 the only reason the plane operated as well as it did, 324 00:19:06,946 --> 00:19:08,489 that the aircraft could land anywhere, 325 00:19:08,781 --> 00:19:11,421 is because Captain Sullenberger turned on the Auxiliary Power Unit. 326 00:19:11,450 --> 00:19:13,577 He was simply following the QRH. 327 00:19:13,744 --> 00:19:15,204 No. No, he wasn't. 328 00:19:15,371 --> 00:19:17,164 He wasn't following proper procedure at all. 329 00:19:17,331 --> 00:19:19,542 And I know, because I had the QRH in my hands. 330 00:19:20,167 --> 00:19:22,628 He switched on the APU immediately after engine rollback. 331 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:26,590 According to Airbus, that's the 15th thing on the list to do. 332 00:19:26,757 --> 00:19:28,092 Fifteenth. 333 00:19:28,384 --> 00:19:30,928 If he had followed the damn rules, we'd all be dead. 334 00:19:33,097 --> 00:19:34,849 Maybe that's the part you don't like. 335 00:19:35,015 --> 00:19:37,059 You're not used to having answers to your guesses. 336 00:19:38,185 --> 00:19:39,895 Look, what Jeff is saying 337 00:19:40,062 --> 00:19:44,191 is that I know the A320, what it does and what it doesn't do. 338 00:19:44,358 --> 00:19:48,112 I have read countless CVR transcripts of deceased pilots 339 00:19:48,279 --> 00:19:50,865 and I have significant accident investigation experience. 340 00:19:51,365 --> 00:19:53,284 There is no question 341 00:19:53,534 --> 00:19:57,705 that you are a talented, dedicated, experienced professional. 342 00:19:57,872 --> 00:20:00,416 But all the flights you piloted before January 15th 343 00:20:00,583 --> 00:20:03,919 and every crash you investigated are not the purview of this investigation. 344 00:20:04,503 --> 00:20:07,089 Only US Airways 1549 matters today. 345 00:20:08,007 --> 00:20:09,633 Your union has been advised. 346 00:20:10,509 --> 00:20:13,345 ACARS data relayed that the left engine 347 00:20:13,512 --> 00:20:15,389 continued to turn throughout the flight. 348 00:20:15,556 --> 00:20:17,141 Then the ACARS data is wrong. 349 00:20:17,308 --> 00:20:18,976 The evidence shows that the left engine 350 00:20:19,143 --> 00:20:22,396 was at idle or sub-idle immediately following the bird strike. 351 00:20:22,563 --> 00:20:25,941 You show me the left engine, I'll show you dead birds and no power. 352 00:20:26,108 --> 00:20:30,321 The left engine was lost in the crash due to excessive damage on touchdown. 353 00:20:30,488 --> 00:20:32,698 But we can circle back to that later. 354 00:20:32,865 --> 00:20:35,743 Let's just assume that it was, as you say, 355 00:20:35,910 --> 00:20:38,412 a dual engine loss due to bird strike. 356 00:20:38,579 --> 00:20:41,540 Your weight was 151,510 pounds, 357 00:20:42,124 --> 00:20:44,710 wind and temperature north, northwest, 21°. 358 00:20:44,877 --> 00:20:48,130 Speed and altitude 200 knots at 2,818 feet. 359 00:20:48,923 --> 00:20:50,341 - Agree? - Correct. 360 00:20:50,508 --> 00:20:52,694 We were able to run all the algorithms concurrently. 361 00:20:52,718 --> 00:20:57,181 And the resulting computer simulations of US Airways Flight 1549 362 00:20:57,348 --> 00:21:00,142 show that the aviation engineers were correct. 363 00:21:00,768 --> 00:21:03,479 There was enough altitude and speed after the bird strike 364 00:21:03,646 --> 00:21:06,023 for a successful return to LaGuardia. 365 00:21:06,899 --> 00:21:07,942 Successful? 366 00:21:08,108 --> 00:21:10,444 The plane landed at LaGuardia. 367 00:21:10,903 --> 00:21:11,946 Intact. 368 00:21:12,780 --> 00:21:13,989 Undamaged. 369 00:21:14,156 --> 00:21:16,200 You got that from one computer simulation? 370 00:21:16,367 --> 00:21:17,409 No. 371 00:21:17,743 --> 00:21:18,744 From 20. 372 00:21:18,911 --> 00:21:22,248 Including attempts made for Teterboro runways 1-9 373 00:21:22,414 --> 00:21:25,709 and LaGuardia runways 2-2 and 1-3. 374 00:21:25,876 --> 00:21:29,588 Every computer simulation with the exact flight parameters 375 00:21:29,755 --> 00:21:33,175 demonstrated that a return to LaGuardia was possible. 376 00:21:33,342 --> 00:21:34,927 And not just possible, probable. 377 00:21:39,598 --> 00:21:42,101 Does anyone need to hear further computer evidence? 378 00:21:44,687 --> 00:21:46,397 Captain Sullenberger? 379 00:21:47,606 --> 00:21:48,858 First Officer Skiles? 380 00:21:49,191 --> 00:21:50,818 Not at this time. 381 00:21:51,735 --> 00:21:55,823 I would like to go over the parameters that were used. 382 00:21:56,740 --> 00:21:58,450 We will make them available to the union. 383 00:21:58,617 --> 00:21:59,618 Thank you. 384 00:21:59,785 --> 00:22:01,579 Once the investigation is complete, 385 00:22:01,745 --> 00:22:04,498 we'll be able to share the actual computer simulations. 386 00:22:04,665 --> 00:22:06,500 For now, they remain confidential. 387 00:22:06,667 --> 00:22:08,544 We cannot afford a leak to the press. 388 00:22:10,004 --> 00:22:12,464 There's been far too much talk in the press already. 389 00:22:16,760 --> 00:22:19,638 When the complete cockpit voice recording is compiled, 390 00:22:19,805 --> 00:22:23,017 along with ATC and all on board transcripts combined, 391 00:22:23,684 --> 00:22:25,185 we will call you back. 392 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:28,522 Thank you, gentlemen. Good day. 393 00:22:30,983 --> 00:22:32,151 Thank you. 394 00:22:39,533 --> 00:22:40,784 They're playing Pacman. 395 00:22:40,951 --> 00:22:43,537 You were flying a plane full of human beings. 396 00:22:44,330 --> 00:22:47,666 Somehow, that's not how I remember it. 397 00:22:48,292 --> 00:22:49,627 It just doesn't seem right. 398 00:22:49,793 --> 00:22:51,795 It's because it's not right. 399 00:22:51,962 --> 00:22:54,506 Sully, you did everything you could and it was more than enough. 400 00:22:55,299 --> 00:22:56,759 Ask the passengers. 401 00:22:56,926 --> 00:22:59,219 Ask your wife and kids. Ask mine. 402 00:23:23,452 --> 00:23:26,622 So what was the first thing you heard from the cockpit? 403 00:23:26,789 --> 00:23:28,749 - "Brace for impact." Yes. - "Brace for impact." 404 00:23:29,667 --> 00:23:31,811 Now, uh, ever hear that before coming out of a cockpit? 405 00:23:31,835 --> 00:23:33,253 No, not ever. 406 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:35,881 Um... 407 00:23:36,632 --> 00:23:39,385 Ever hear that in any other aspect of your lives? 408 00:23:42,930 --> 00:23:44,181 I don't know. 409 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:46,308 I don't know. 410 00:23:50,187 --> 00:23:52,773 They could take this show away from me. 411 00:23:54,525 --> 00:23:56,610 Jeff was relaxed and funny. 412 00:23:57,194 --> 00:23:59,130 He should be getting all of our interview requests. 413 00:23:59,154 --> 00:24:00,234 Are they paying you 414 00:24:00,698 --> 00:24:02,199 for all this media stuff at least? 415 00:24:02,366 --> 00:24:03,909 It's news, Lorr. 416 00:24:04,076 --> 00:24:05,661 No payment is necessary. 417 00:24:05,828 --> 00:24:07,663 Oh, I wish the bank felt the same way. 418 00:24:07,830 --> 00:24:09,206 Why? What do you mean? 419 00:24:09,373 --> 00:24:10,624 It's just... 420 00:24:11,792 --> 00:24:15,379 We got another notice about the space in Butte County. 421 00:24:18,298 --> 00:24:19,550 We'll find a tenant. 422 00:24:19,717 --> 00:24:20,884 It just takes time. 423 00:24:21,051 --> 00:24:22,821 Yeah, you've been saying that for nine months, Sully. 424 00:24:22,845 --> 00:24:23,929 It's still vacant. 425 00:24:24,096 --> 00:24:25,764 The economy has to take a turn. 426 00:24:26,265 --> 00:24:31,020 It feels like if we lose that space, the next domino to fall is the house. 427 00:24:31,645 --> 00:24:34,064 Lorr, we're not gonna lose the house. 428 00:24:34,231 --> 00:24:35,524 I'm sorry. 429 00:24:35,858 --> 00:24:37,317 I'm sorry. 430 00:24:37,526 --> 00:24:39,111 I'm just anxious 431 00:24:39,528 --> 00:24:41,947 and I'm alone and not enough sleep. 432 00:24:42,281 --> 00:24:43,282 Yeah, I know. 433 00:24:43,490 --> 00:24:45,659 Not a lot of sleep going on here either. 434 00:24:45,826 --> 00:24:47,661 I'm sorry if I'm adding to your stress. 435 00:24:47,828 --> 00:24:50,205 But just tell me you'll be back in the air soon. 436 00:24:50,789 --> 00:24:53,709 Not until the NTSB is finished with their investigation. 437 00:24:54,460 --> 00:24:55,836 We need you flying. 438 00:24:56,003 --> 00:24:58,964 Lorr, if this goes badly, 439 00:24:59,131 --> 00:25:04,136 my career as a safety expert will end as a website and a business card. 440 00:25:04,303 --> 00:25:06,555 I'm more worried about your career as a pilot. 441 00:25:10,642 --> 00:25:12,644 What if I did blow this? 442 00:25:13,062 --> 00:25:14,688 What are you saying? 443 00:25:15,564 --> 00:25:19,193 What if I did get this wrong, so close to the end of my career? 444 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:23,238 If I endangered the lives of all those passengers? 445 00:25:23,697 --> 00:25:28,410 Sully, watch the news. You're a hero. 446 00:25:28,577 --> 00:25:31,163 Everyone's gonna have to get used to it, including the NTSB. 447 00:25:32,664 --> 00:25:34,333 Worst case scenario, 448 00:25:34,500 --> 00:25:37,211 the NTSB lists me as the probable cause. 449 00:25:37,377 --> 00:25:40,005 That's immediate retirement. No pension. 450 00:25:40,672 --> 00:25:41,715 My life's work gone. 451 00:25:41,882 --> 00:25:45,010 Okay, you're scaring me now, Sully. What is going on? 452 00:25:45,761 --> 00:25:49,056 The left engine might have still been idling. 453 00:25:50,265 --> 00:25:51,934 And the Airbus simulations say 454 00:25:52,101 --> 00:25:55,062 I could've made it back to LaGuardia safely. 455 00:25:55,604 --> 00:25:57,231 But that doesn't make sense. 456 00:25:57,731 --> 00:26:01,693 Doesn't jibe with everything I felt in the cockpit. 457 00:26:02,402 --> 00:26:04,571 Then why did you do it, Sully? 458 00:26:05,781 --> 00:26:07,533 What, land in the water? 459 00:26:08,534 --> 00:26:10,953 Wasn't that the most dangerous thing you could have done? 460 00:26:18,210 --> 00:26:20,712 Good afternoon, Gursimran. 461 00:26:22,881 --> 00:26:24,967 The, uh, tuna basil or the ham and cheddar? 462 00:26:25,134 --> 00:26:27,594 Tuna basil, Mr. Sully. Very fresh. 463 00:26:31,223 --> 00:26:33,142 - Thank you. - Be careful up there. 464 00:26:33,308 --> 00:26:35,269 Too cold today. Too much cold. 465 00:26:35,435 --> 00:26:37,771 When are you gonna come fly with me? 466 00:26:37,980 --> 00:26:40,899 When US Air starts flights to Hyderabad. 467 00:26:41,233 --> 00:26:44,570 I will talk to the chairman, see what we can work out. 468 00:26:46,572 --> 00:26:48,657 - Oh, for heaven's sakes, Diane! - No! 469 00:26:48,824 --> 00:26:50,492 - It's his birthday! - Come on! No, Mom! 470 00:26:50,659 --> 00:26:52,077 Just a little something. 471 00:26:52,244 --> 00:26:54,454 The suitcase is already overstuffed with gifts for Will. 472 00:26:54,621 --> 00:26:56,581 It's always fun to get something from the airport. 473 00:26:56,790 --> 00:26:58,584 Feels like you've traveled, too. 474 00:26:58,750 --> 00:27:00,502 Ma, he's turning one. 475 00:27:00,669 --> 00:27:03,422 Don't think he'll be discerning what gift came from where. 476 00:27:03,589 --> 00:27:04,965 But I will. 477 00:27:05,132 --> 00:27:07,009 Maybe a snow globe. 478 00:27:07,176 --> 00:27:09,678 Something he'll remember. Something "New York." 479 00:27:09,845 --> 00:27:12,097 Were you this generous when we were kids? 480 00:27:12,264 --> 00:27:13,432 Okay, sweetheart. 481 00:27:13,599 --> 00:27:15,934 I'll get you a snow globe, too. 482 00:27:17,352 --> 00:27:19,104 Fine. Come on. 483 00:27:30,824 --> 00:27:32,664 - Good afternoon, Sheila. - Captain. 484 00:27:34,953 --> 00:27:36,288 - Hello, Donna. - Captain. 485 00:27:36,455 --> 00:27:38,415 - Jeff. - Hey, Sully. How are ya? 486 00:27:43,253 --> 00:27:44,463 Hey, guys! Jeff! 487 00:27:44,630 --> 00:27:45,797 We're not gonna make it! 488 00:27:45,964 --> 00:27:47,275 I've been waiting for a year for this trip, Dad. 489 00:27:47,299 --> 00:27:49,652 I'm not gonna miss this flight. Just meet us at the gate, okay? 490 00:27:49,676 --> 00:27:51,345 We'll see you there, Uncle Robbie. 491 00:27:53,805 --> 00:27:56,016 Altimeter is verified. 3-0-2-3. 492 00:27:56,183 --> 00:27:58,310 3-0-2-3. 493 00:28:01,605 --> 00:28:03,482 Start checklist complete. 494 00:28:06,985 --> 00:28:08,946 You really think they'll release us? 495 00:28:09,655 --> 00:28:10,935 I've checked the latest reports. 496 00:28:10,989 --> 00:28:12,469 We're clear all the way to Charlotte. 497 00:28:14,159 --> 00:28:15,327 Then steaks. 498 00:28:15,494 --> 00:28:17,204 Del Frisco's. On me. 499 00:28:17,537 --> 00:28:18,830 Never been. 500 00:28:19,164 --> 00:28:20,332 And I hear good things. 501 00:28:20,582 --> 00:28:21,583 Oh. 502 00:28:22,668 --> 00:28:24,294 The rib eye'll break your heart. 503 00:28:25,504 --> 00:28:27,005 I'm more of a porterhouse man. 504 00:28:27,673 --> 00:28:29,967 The porterhouse will stop your heart. 505 00:28:30,634 --> 00:28:32,834 We are now closed for US Airways flight 1549, 506 00:28:32,928 --> 00:28:33,928 service to Charlotte... 507 00:28:34,012 --> 00:28:35,013 Wait, wait! 508 00:28:35,180 --> 00:28:36,660 - You got it. - Wait, wait, wait! 509 00:28:37,015 --> 00:28:38,183 Hi. I'm sorry. 510 00:28:38,684 --> 00:28:40,018 Um, Spirit sent us. 511 00:28:40,185 --> 00:28:42,163 We got canceled and they said that we were re-routed. 512 00:28:42,187 --> 00:28:43,480 That you guys had some seats? 513 00:28:43,647 --> 00:28:44,690 Flight is closed. 514 00:28:44,856 --> 00:28:47,359 Wait, see that old guy limping up right there? 515 00:28:47,526 --> 00:28:49,837 That's my dad. It's an emergency. He's gotta be on this flight. 516 00:28:49,861 --> 00:28:51,530 What kind of emergency? 517 00:28:51,697 --> 00:28:54,324 - Golf emergency. - This flight canceled? 518 00:28:54,491 --> 00:28:55,867 Oughta be. 519 00:28:56,743 --> 00:28:58,370 - ID's please. - Oh, my God! 520 00:28:58,537 --> 00:28:59,681 How many people are traveling? 521 00:28:59,705 --> 00:29:00,831 Three. Thank you. 522 00:29:00,998 --> 00:29:02,541 Nothing together. 523 00:29:02,708 --> 00:29:04,468 That's all right. Hell, I'll fly on the wing. 524 00:29:04,751 --> 00:29:06,878 Here we go. 525 00:29:07,045 --> 00:29:08,338 22A, 526 00:29:08,505 --> 00:29:09,548 6A 527 00:29:09,923 --> 00:29:11,174 And 6C. 528 00:29:11,341 --> 00:29:12,860 - Thank you. Thank you so much. - Thank you. 529 00:29:12,884 --> 00:29:13,885 Thank you. 530 00:29:14,052 --> 00:29:16,179 - Yes! What! - Happy ending. 531 00:29:16,555 --> 00:29:19,057 - She gave me the eye. - You charming bastard! 532 00:29:19,224 --> 00:29:20,392 - Ahoy. - Welcome aboard. 533 00:29:20,559 --> 00:29:21,703 - How's it going? - Lucky you made it. 534 00:29:21,727 --> 00:29:23,020 - Yeah, no kidding. - All right. 535 00:29:23,186 --> 00:29:24,354 - Thank you. Sorry. - Thank you! 536 00:29:24,521 --> 00:29:26,732 - We're in six, Jeff. - Oh, no. That's all Jimmy. 537 00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:28,578 I was up till 3:00. I gotta get some sleep. 538 00:29:28,734 --> 00:29:29,985 You can sleep here. 539 00:29:30,152 --> 00:29:32,046 Not with you verbally running the course the whole time. 540 00:29:32,070 --> 00:29:33,965 "I think I'll play the seven iron on the 9th." 541 00:29:33,989 --> 00:29:35,324 No. Good night. 542 00:29:38,118 --> 00:29:39,786 Sorry. Excuse me. 543 00:29:43,165 --> 00:29:44,750 Here. There you go. 544 00:29:44,916 --> 00:29:46,585 - Thanks. - Yeah, of course. 545 00:29:49,129 --> 00:29:50,589 Hey, guys, I'm in here. 546 00:29:50,756 --> 00:29:51,840 I'm so sorry. 547 00:29:52,007 --> 00:29:53,258 He likes to throw everything. 548 00:29:53,425 --> 00:29:55,427 That's perfect. I like to catch everything. 549 00:29:56,345 --> 00:29:57,679 Hey, little man. 550 00:29:58,138 --> 00:29:59,598 I googled you last night. 551 00:30:00,182 --> 00:30:03,352 Read all about your company on your website. 552 00:30:04,686 --> 00:30:05,771 It's impressive. 553 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:07,481 Thanks. 554 00:30:09,274 --> 00:30:12,402 I thought I was a good bullshitter, but you? 555 00:30:12,903 --> 00:30:13,987 You could go pro. 556 00:30:14,196 --> 00:30:15,197 Hey. 557 00:30:15,364 --> 00:30:16,948 Oh, I'm only teasing. 558 00:30:17,115 --> 00:30:18,200 The site does make it sound 559 00:30:18,367 --> 00:30:21,047 like your air safety consulting business has got about 100 employees 560 00:30:21,119 --> 00:30:24,164 and headquarters in three states. 561 00:30:24,331 --> 00:30:25,707 Then when I dug a little deeper, 562 00:30:25,874 --> 00:30:28,293 I realized it's only you. 563 00:30:29,169 --> 00:30:30,504 Go easy. 564 00:30:30,670 --> 00:30:32,631 I'm just getting it going. 565 00:30:33,298 --> 00:30:35,138 I'm not usually accused of being a bullshitter. 566 00:30:35,801 --> 00:30:37,803 Don't get me wrong. Actually, it's a compliment. 567 00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:40,806 Off that website? I'd hire you. 568 00:30:40,972 --> 00:30:42,974 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. 569 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:45,352 Welcome on board US Airways Flight 1549 570 00:30:45,519 --> 00:30:46,895 with service to Charlotte. 571 00:30:47,062 --> 00:30:50,291 Please review the safety instruction card in the seat-back pocket in front of you. 572 00:30:50,315 --> 00:30:52,651 It explains the safety features of this aircraft 573 00:30:52,818 --> 00:30:56,071 as well as the location and operation of the exit and flotation devices. 574 00:30:56,238 --> 00:30:58,824 Your seat cushion serves as a flotation device. 575 00:30:58,990 --> 00:31:02,244 LaGuardia ramp, Cactus 1549. Ready for push-back at gate 21. 576 00:31:02,411 --> 00:31:04,555 Cactus 1549, gate 21 cleared to push. 577 00:31:04,579 --> 00:31:05,914 Spot 28, ground for taxi. 578 00:31:13,422 --> 00:31:15,173 Be sure you turn that off. 579 00:31:16,508 --> 00:31:17,843 Tray table up. 580 00:31:34,901 --> 00:31:38,196 Just once I'd like to get out of LaGuardia on time. 581 00:31:38,738 --> 00:31:41,199 Well, you know the only way to get out of LaGuardia on time. 582 00:31:41,366 --> 00:31:42,576 Yeah, what's that? 583 00:31:42,742 --> 00:31:44,870 Fly out of JFK. 584 00:31:45,036 --> 00:31:46,037 Funny. 585 00:31:55,589 --> 00:31:57,549 Takeoff minimum fuel quantity verify. 586 00:31:57,716 --> 00:31:58,717 19,000 pounds required. 587 00:31:58,884 --> 00:32:00,218 We got 21.8 on board. 588 00:32:00,385 --> 00:32:03,096 19,000 pounds required. 21.8 on board. 589 00:32:03,263 --> 00:32:06,308 Cactus 1549. Runway 4. Cleared for takeoff. 590 00:32:06,975 --> 00:32:09,060 Cactus 1549. Cleared for takeoff. 591 00:32:15,525 --> 00:32:16,902 TO/GA. 592 00:32:17,068 --> 00:32:18,403 TO/GA set. 593 00:32:42,093 --> 00:32:43,220 Positive rate. 594 00:32:43,803 --> 00:32:45,055 Gear up, please. 595 00:32:46,723 --> 00:32:47,724 Gear up. 596 00:32:58,276 --> 00:32:59,945 Nice view of the Hudson. 597 00:33:00,737 --> 00:33:03,490 I'll never get over how beautiful it is up here. 598 00:33:04,324 --> 00:33:06,201 Life's easier in the air. 599 00:33:06,368 --> 00:33:08,036 I guess it is. 600 00:33:10,497 --> 00:33:11,498 Birds! 601 00:33:12,082 --> 00:33:13,083 Whoa. 602 00:33:20,298 --> 00:33:21,967 Oh, shit. 603 00:33:22,509 --> 00:33:23,510 Oh, yeah. 604 00:33:29,891 --> 00:33:31,560 It's just turbulence, probably. 605 00:33:31,726 --> 00:33:33,019 I'll check the cabin. 606 00:33:33,520 --> 00:33:35,280 What do you think's going on? 607 00:33:36,815 --> 00:33:37,816 It's okay. 608 00:33:38,316 --> 00:33:41,653 Everyone, might be a good idea just to keep your seat belts on. 609 00:33:44,155 --> 00:33:45,907 We got one rolling back. 610 00:33:48,243 --> 00:33:50,495 We have both of them rolling back. 611 00:33:54,916 --> 00:33:56,084 Ignition start. 612 00:34:03,425 --> 00:34:04,718 Oh, my God. 613 00:34:06,177 --> 00:34:07,512 I'm starting the APU. 614 00:34:11,683 --> 00:34:13,363 Just double-check your seat belts, please. 615 00:34:13,518 --> 00:34:14,519 Seat belt. Relax. 616 00:34:14,686 --> 00:34:16,163 Can I make sure your seat-belts are fastened? 617 00:34:16,187 --> 00:34:17,987 Make sure your seat belts are fastened. 618 00:34:20,066 --> 00:34:21,443 Seat belts. 619 00:34:25,280 --> 00:34:28,116 - What do you think that was? - I think it was a bird strike. 620 00:34:28,742 --> 00:34:30,869 - Then we're going back to LaGuardia. - Yeah. 621 00:34:31,828 --> 00:34:33,055 Get out the QRH. 622 00:34:33,079 --> 00:34:35,123 Loss of thrust on both engines. 623 00:34:35,582 --> 00:34:37,709 Mayday, mayday, mayday. This is Cactus 1549. 624 00:34:37,876 --> 00:34:38,877 We hit birds. 625 00:34:39,044 --> 00:34:40,879 Maintain 1-5000, Delta 3-3-1. 626 00:34:41,046 --> 00:34:44,466 We've lost thrust on both engines. We are turning back towards LaGuardia. 627 00:34:44,633 --> 00:34:46,426 Okay, you need to return to LaGuardia? 628 00:34:46,885 --> 00:34:48,928 - Turn left heading 2-2-0. - 2-2-0. 629 00:34:49,095 --> 00:34:50,555 Which engine did you lose? 630 00:34:50,722 --> 00:34:51,890 Both. Both engines. 631 00:34:52,057 --> 00:34:53,177 - Supe? - Yeah? 632 00:34:53,224 --> 00:34:54,684 I have an emergency. 633 00:34:56,936 --> 00:34:57,937 What's the report? 634 00:34:58,146 --> 00:34:59,189 Both engines. 635 00:34:59,397 --> 00:35:01,566 - What? - Both engines gone. No thrust. 636 00:35:03,902 --> 00:35:04,942 All right. 637 00:35:05,070 --> 00:35:07,572 LaGuardia says go to runway 1-3. 638 00:35:07,906 --> 00:35:10,367 Tower, stop your departure. Got an emergency returning. 639 00:35:10,533 --> 00:35:12,160 1549, bird strike. 640 00:35:12,327 --> 00:35:14,120 He lost both engines. Returning immediately. 641 00:35:14,287 --> 00:35:15,447 Which engine? 642 00:35:15,497 --> 00:35:17,791 He lost thrust in both engines, he said. 643 00:35:18,333 --> 00:35:21,836 Cactus 1549, if we can get it for you, do you wanna try to land runway 1-3? 644 00:35:23,463 --> 00:35:25,674 We are unable. We may end up in the Hudson. 645 00:35:27,592 --> 00:35:29,803 I got an A320 diving for the river. 646 00:35:29,969 --> 00:35:31,638 Al, stack all the in-bounds to LaGuardia. 647 00:35:31,805 --> 00:35:33,431 Let's put a hold on the tower, please. 648 00:35:33,598 --> 00:35:34,808 Come on, guys, stay on point. 649 00:35:34,974 --> 00:35:36,160 What about over to our right? 650 00:35:36,184 --> 00:35:38,436 Anything in New Jersey? Maybe Teterboro? 651 00:35:38,603 --> 00:35:39,747 Teterboro tower, I need a runway. 652 00:35:39,771 --> 00:35:41,540 Cactus 1549 needs to go to the airport right now. 653 00:35:41,564 --> 00:35:42,941 Newark tower, what have you got? 654 00:35:43,108 --> 00:35:44,877 You have runway 2-9 cleared and ready. 655 00:35:44,901 --> 00:35:46,277 - You need emergency landing? - Yes. 656 00:35:46,444 --> 00:35:47,445 Okay, yeah. 657 00:35:47,696 --> 00:35:49,614 Off your right side is Teterboro airport. 658 00:35:53,660 --> 00:35:54,911 Shit. 659 00:35:55,745 --> 00:35:57,455 This is the Captain. 660 00:35:57,622 --> 00:35:59,165 Brace for impact. 661 00:35:59,332 --> 00:36:00,458 Oh, my God. 662 00:36:00,625 --> 00:36:01,751 What? 663 00:36:01,960 --> 00:36:03,503 Brace, brace, brace! 664 00:36:03,837 --> 00:36:06,339 Heads down, stay down! 665 00:36:06,756 --> 00:36:08,925 Brace, brace, brace! 666 00:36:09,092 --> 00:36:11,553 Heads down, stay down! 667 00:36:11,720 --> 00:36:13,680 Cactus 1549, turn right 2-8-0. 668 00:36:13,847 --> 00:36:15,515 You can land runway one Teterboro. 669 00:36:15,682 --> 00:36:16,808 We can't make it. 670 00:36:16,975 --> 00:36:18,518 We're gonna end up in the Hudson. 671 00:36:18,685 --> 00:36:20,645 I'm sorry. Say again, Cactus? 672 00:36:25,608 --> 00:36:28,027 Cactus 1549, radar contact lost. 673 00:36:28,528 --> 00:36:30,048 KC, come on over here. 674 00:36:30,113 --> 00:36:33,158 You also got Newark off your two o'clock in about seven miles. 675 00:36:34,868 --> 00:36:36,411 Don't go in the river. 676 00:36:36,578 --> 00:36:38,163 - Sir? - Plug in. 677 00:36:41,750 --> 00:36:43,251 Cactus 1549, if you can, 678 00:36:43,418 --> 00:36:45,837 you got runway 2-9 available at Newark. 679 00:36:46,004 --> 00:36:47,839 It'll be two o'clock in seven miles. 680 00:36:48,506 --> 00:36:49,549 Come on. 681 00:36:50,300 --> 00:36:51,676 Please, God. 682 00:36:55,722 --> 00:36:56,931 I'm sorry, Patrick. 683 00:36:57,098 --> 00:36:59,535 He's inbound to Newark, I know it. He just went off the box to focus. 684 00:36:59,559 --> 00:37:00,560 Patty. 685 00:37:00,769 --> 00:37:02,103 He'll come back up. 686 00:37:02,270 --> 00:37:03,980 He's heading to Teterboro. 687 00:37:04,147 --> 00:37:06,065 We need other eyes and ears. 688 00:37:06,608 --> 00:37:09,110 Attention, all aircraft in the vicinity of the GW. 689 00:37:11,154 --> 00:37:13,034 When we come up around this bend up here, 690 00:37:13,156 --> 00:37:14,908 we'll see the USS Intrepid. 691 00:37:15,074 --> 00:37:16,993 We got an A320 on emergency descent. 692 00:37:17,160 --> 00:37:20,789 Cactus 1549 is low level above the Hudson. 693 00:37:20,955 --> 00:37:24,584 This is helicopter 1-6-7, Mike Tango. I've got eyes on him. 694 00:37:24,751 --> 00:37:26,252 Okay. I got a chopper with visuals. 695 00:37:26,419 --> 00:37:28,338 I'm staying on this. 696 00:37:28,505 --> 00:37:30,006 He's out there. 697 00:37:30,882 --> 00:37:34,803 He's headed to Newark, seven miles. It's only seven miles. 698 00:37:35,762 --> 00:37:41,100 Cactus 1549, this is departure control. On guard, do you read? 699 00:37:41,851 --> 00:37:43,520 He's going down. 700 00:37:44,395 --> 00:37:46,314 Cactus 1549, do you read me? 701 00:37:46,481 --> 00:37:50,360 Shit! He's going down! He's gonna hit the water. 702 00:37:51,736 --> 00:37:54,113 - KC, take his seat. - Sure. 703 00:37:59,828 --> 00:38:00,954 Tester's gonna come down. 704 00:38:01,246 --> 00:38:04,290 Breathalyzer, urine samples, it's standard. 705 00:38:04,791 --> 00:38:06,751 His voice was so calm. 706 00:38:07,794 --> 00:38:10,255 When he said the Hudson, I didn't believe it. 707 00:38:11,589 --> 00:38:13,508 This isn't happening. 708 00:38:14,467 --> 00:38:16,970 People don't survive water landings, Henry. 709 00:38:21,891 --> 00:38:25,854 Pull up. Pull up. 710 00:38:26,020 --> 00:38:27,272 We're gonna brace. 711 00:38:28,022 --> 00:38:29,023 Pull up! Pull up! 712 00:38:29,274 --> 00:38:30,316 Thirty. 713 00:38:30,984 --> 00:38:32,151 Twenty. 714 00:38:32,944 --> 00:38:33,945 Ten. 715 00:38:38,283 --> 00:38:39,784 I'd better go. 716 00:38:41,327 --> 00:38:44,080 I am so sorry. I love you. 717 00:38:45,748 --> 00:38:47,375 Yeah. I gotta go. 718 00:38:58,136 --> 00:39:00,865 It had just taken off from New York's LaGuardia Airport, 719 00:39:00,889 --> 00:39:02,974 bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, 720 00:39:03,141 --> 00:39:04,976 and then a mid-air disaster 721 00:39:05,143 --> 00:39:08,313 struck US Airways Flight 1549. 722 00:39:08,479 --> 00:39:12,275 It's possible that birds flew into both of the aircraft engines. 723 00:39:12,442 --> 00:39:16,154 The pilot quickly realized he could not return to the airport and land. 724 00:39:16,321 --> 00:39:18,156 His options severely limited, 725 00:39:18,323 --> 00:39:21,284 the only place he could go down was the Hudson River. 726 00:39:33,087 --> 00:39:37,175 Choosing to land on the Hudson, that was a big "if" 727 00:39:37,342 --> 00:39:39,302 Have you had any troubles at home lately? 728 00:39:39,469 --> 00:39:41,971 Why'd you do it, Sully? Land in the water? 729 00:39:42,138 --> 00:39:44,533 Sully, you did everything you could. It was more than enough. 730 00:39:44,557 --> 00:39:48,144 Every computer simulation demonstrated that a return was possible. 731 00:39:48,311 --> 00:39:50,351 The left engine was still operating at idle. 732 00:39:50,438 --> 00:39:53,983 There was enough altitude and speed for a successful return to LaGuardia. 733 00:39:54,150 --> 00:39:56,710 Wasn't that the most dangerous thing you could have done? 734 00:40:20,468 --> 00:40:22,553 This is Tasty 1-1. Abort test bombing run. 735 00:40:22,720 --> 00:40:24,490 I have an emergency flight control malfunction. 736 00:40:24,514 --> 00:40:25,848 Two, join on me. 737 00:40:26,015 --> 00:40:28,059 Roger that. Two joining on you. 738 00:40:28,768 --> 00:40:31,562 - Feels like hydraulics. - Sir, do we need to punch out? 739 00:40:31,729 --> 00:40:34,273 No, I can still fly. I'm running a control test. 740 00:40:34,899 --> 00:40:36,192 Get the checklist. 741 00:40:36,359 --> 00:40:37,711 We have the checklist, sir 742 00:40:37,735 --> 00:40:39,415 Increasing thrust. We need altitude. 743 00:40:39,487 --> 00:40:40,780 Hold on, we're gonna climb. 744 00:40:44,826 --> 00:40:46,077 Nellis Tower, this is Tasty 1-1 745 00:40:46,244 --> 00:40:47,763 with an emergency flight control malfunction. 746 00:40:47,787 --> 00:40:49,027 We need a straight-in approach. 747 00:40:49,914 --> 00:40:51,141 Roger, Tasty 1-1. 748 00:40:51,165 --> 00:40:53,543 Turn left 2-0-0 to runway 3. 749 00:40:53,710 --> 00:40:55,878 Unable. I repeat, I need a straight-in approach. 750 00:40:56,170 --> 00:40:57,171 Okay. 751 00:40:57,422 --> 00:40:58,902 Proceed straight ahead to runway 2-1. 752 00:40:59,048 --> 00:41:00,591 2-1, Tasty 1-1. 753 00:41:03,428 --> 00:41:05,179 Two, I'm decreasing speed. 754 00:41:05,346 --> 00:41:07,181 Clear the board for a damage check. 755 00:41:14,355 --> 00:41:17,195 One, you look clean and dry, but you're still trailing smoke. 756 00:41:17,233 --> 00:41:19,444 Roger that, Two. Approach runway 2-1. 757 00:41:19,986 --> 00:41:22,280 One, I'll maintain chase and follow you in. 758 00:41:30,788 --> 00:41:31,932 I have visual on the runway. 759 00:41:31,956 --> 00:41:33,124 What's our heading? 760 00:41:33,291 --> 00:41:35,626 Heading 0-2-0. Five miles out, sir 761 00:41:36,294 --> 00:41:37,879 All right. Gear in three. 762 00:41:42,550 --> 00:41:44,310 Tasty 1-1, check air speed. 763 00:41:44,427 --> 00:41:46,262 Looks like you're coming in hot. 764 00:41:46,429 --> 00:41:48,365 Nellis Tower, I need speed to maintain control. 765 00:41:48,389 --> 00:41:50,308 Avoiding a stall. 766 00:41:53,478 --> 00:41:56,081 One, check your heading. You're not gonna make the runway. 767 00:41:56,105 --> 00:41:57,148 I got it. 768 00:41:57,815 --> 00:41:59,317 I'm bringing her back. 769 00:42:17,001 --> 00:42:19,295 That was a hell of a landing, sir 770 00:42:19,462 --> 00:42:21,589 I didn't think we were gonna make it. 771 00:42:50,660 --> 00:42:52,638 I'm gonna start charging you for this stuff, all right? 772 00:42:52,662 --> 00:42:54,342 - Oh, get out of here. - You hear me? 773 00:42:54,664 --> 00:42:55,873 - Thanks, Pete. - Thanks, Pete. 774 00:42:56,040 --> 00:42:57,041 You got any nuts? 775 00:42:57,750 --> 00:42:59,085 - Hey. - Hey. 776 00:42:59,252 --> 00:43:01,212 Let me know if you need anything. 777 00:43:01,379 --> 00:43:03,631 But what still seems so hard to believe 778 00:43:03,798 --> 00:43:06,425 is that everyone aboard the plane survived, 779 00:43:06,592 --> 00:43:09,595 including two shivering babies who were found in a life raft... 780 00:43:09,846 --> 00:43:10,847 Hey... 781 00:43:12,223 --> 00:43:13,933 Is that you? 782 00:43:14,100 --> 00:43:16,394 - Are you the pilot? Sully? - Yeah. 783 00:43:16,561 --> 00:43:18,312 - That is you, right? - Yeah. 784 00:43:18,688 --> 00:43:20,565 Hey, it's a pleasure to meet you. 785 00:43:22,024 --> 00:43:23,943 That was unreal, what you did the other day. 786 00:43:24,110 --> 00:43:26,404 - That was really something. - Yeah, he's a hero. 787 00:43:26,571 --> 00:43:28,614 A real pleasure to meet you. 788 00:43:28,781 --> 00:43:30,341 You know, we invented a drink after you 789 00:43:30,449 --> 00:43:32,177 as soon as that happened. Ain't that right, Johnny? 790 00:43:32,201 --> 00:43:33,995 Yeah, you did. In fact, I'll take one. 791 00:43:34,537 --> 00:43:36,289 The Sully! 792 00:43:37,582 --> 00:43:39,167 It's a shot of Grey Goose 793 00:43:40,793 --> 00:43:42,336 with a, uh, splash of water. 794 00:43:42,503 --> 00:43:44,255 Splash of water. 795 00:43:46,507 --> 00:43:48,843 Hey, listen. 796 00:43:49,594 --> 00:43:51,220 To January 15th. 797 00:43:51,888 --> 00:43:53,014 Best day of the year. 798 00:43:53,431 --> 00:43:54,551 - To Sully. - Sully. 799 00:43:59,770 --> 00:44:00,771 Hey, Pete. 800 00:44:00,938 --> 00:44:03,191 Sully's here, and he's there! 801 00:44:03,357 --> 00:44:05,651 Damn, Pete. He's everywhere! 802 00:44:06,485 --> 00:44:07,525 Yeah! 803 00:44:07,653 --> 00:44:08,821 Sully! 804 00:44:10,948 --> 00:44:13,117 You're like a real hero, man. You know that? 805 00:44:22,210 --> 00:44:24,295 Keep it coming, Paulie. I'll see you on One. 806 00:44:24,462 --> 00:44:25,463 Agreed. 807 00:44:31,552 --> 00:44:32,792 Twenty-one people on board, Cap. 808 00:44:32,887 --> 00:44:34,597 Last report says there's ice out by the GW. 809 00:44:34,764 --> 00:44:36,807 - All right, thanks. Roger that. - All right. 810 00:44:36,974 --> 00:44:39,393 Twenty-one on the TJ, departing Midtown, slip Seven. 811 00:44:51,656 --> 00:44:52,657 Unbelievable. 812 00:44:53,532 --> 00:44:55,177 I cannot believe you have the sack to say that. 813 00:44:55,201 --> 00:44:57,221 That's literally like giving the entire city the finger. 814 00:44:57,245 --> 00:44:58,246 I'll say it again. 815 00:44:58,454 --> 00:44:59,640 Dennis Eckersley is without question 816 00:44:59,664 --> 00:45:01,824 the greatest relief pitcher in the history of baseball. 817 00:45:01,958 --> 00:45:03,334 Are you blinded by the leg kick? 818 00:45:03,501 --> 00:45:05,544 Is that what it is? Or is it the mustache? 819 00:45:05,711 --> 00:45:07,421 You're just jealous he was never a Yankee. 820 00:45:07,588 --> 00:45:08,589 Jealous? 821 00:45:09,048 --> 00:45:10,174 Yeah. 822 00:45:32,029 --> 00:45:33,589 Now, let's turn to page seven... 823 00:45:46,544 --> 00:45:48,462 Brace, brace, brace! 824 00:45:48,629 --> 00:45:49,630 Heads down, stay down! 825 00:45:49,797 --> 00:45:51,299 Let me hold him. 826 00:45:51,465 --> 00:45:52,859 - Brace, brace, brace! - It's okay. Let me hold him. 827 00:45:52,883 --> 00:45:54,051 Okay. 828 00:45:54,218 --> 00:45:56,095 Heads down, stay down! 829 00:45:56,262 --> 00:45:58,264 Brace, brace, brace! 830 00:45:58,431 --> 00:45:59,473 Heads down, stay down! 831 00:45:59,640 --> 00:46:01,726 - We're not gonna make it, Uncle Robbie. - It's okay. 832 00:46:01,892 --> 00:46:03,036 Brace, brace, brace! 833 00:46:03,060 --> 00:46:04,395 I love you, Mom. 834 00:46:04,562 --> 00:46:06,939 - Heads down, stay down! - To the moon and the stars 835 00:46:07,106 --> 00:46:08,899 - and all the way back. - And all the way back. 836 00:46:09,066 --> 00:46:11,736 Heads down, stay down! 837 00:46:37,136 --> 00:46:38,512 What do we do, darling? 838 00:46:53,194 --> 00:46:54,362 Oh, my God. 839 00:46:58,699 --> 00:46:59,909 Evacuate. 840 00:47:02,161 --> 00:47:03,245 Evacuate. 841 00:47:04,455 --> 00:47:05,831 Grab your life vests, please. 842 00:47:05,998 --> 00:47:07,625 Opening forward door. 843 00:47:16,467 --> 00:47:17,885 It's flooding back here! 844 00:47:18,052 --> 00:47:19,512 Rob Kolodjay! 845 00:47:19,678 --> 00:47:21,639 - Dad! - Go, go, go! 846 00:47:23,641 --> 00:47:26,519 Everyone! The aft exits are unusable. 847 00:47:26,685 --> 00:47:29,063 Move forward to the over-wing exits! 848 00:47:29,230 --> 00:47:31,482 And don life vests now! 849 00:47:41,409 --> 00:47:43,577 Go! Exit! Go, go! 850 00:47:45,204 --> 00:47:46,205 Move forward. 851 00:47:46,414 --> 00:47:47,557 Move forward to the right or left exit door. 852 00:47:47,581 --> 00:47:48,582 Jeff! 853 00:47:48,749 --> 00:47:50,069 He's back there, can you see him? 854 00:47:50,334 --> 00:47:51,669 Dad! 855 00:48:00,928 --> 00:48:02,448 - Everyone, come forward. - Jump! 856 00:48:04,765 --> 00:48:07,518 Sir, evacuate the plane right now! Go! 857 00:48:12,565 --> 00:48:14,085 Sheila, the raft didn't deploy. 858 00:48:19,029 --> 00:48:20,531 Sir! Come back, sir! 859 00:48:21,782 --> 00:48:23,033 Calm down. You'll be fine. 860 00:48:23,200 --> 00:48:24,535 The rafts are waiting. 861 00:48:29,373 --> 00:48:30,708 Come on, come on, come on. 862 00:48:30,875 --> 00:48:32,126 Hurry up! 863 00:48:32,293 --> 00:48:34,020 It's gonna be bitter out there. Here you go. 864 00:48:34,044 --> 00:48:36,797 Here. Gonna be bitter out there. 865 00:48:39,008 --> 00:48:40,009 Slowly. 866 00:48:40,217 --> 00:48:41,611 You need to get off this plane now. 867 00:48:41,635 --> 00:48:43,315 Feet first. Slide slowly and gently. 868 00:48:43,429 --> 00:48:45,097 - Plenty of room. - Come on, people. 869 00:48:49,643 --> 00:48:52,771 Okay. It's good now. Jump! Jump! 870 00:49:08,579 --> 00:49:10,289 Oh, my God. Is that gas? 871 00:49:11,457 --> 00:49:12,583 We have to jump. 872 00:49:13,000 --> 00:49:14,251 No, no, no, wait! 873 00:49:24,929 --> 00:49:26,096 You seeing this? 874 00:49:26,263 --> 00:49:28,474 Yeah. Holy Christ, that's a plane. 875 00:49:28,641 --> 00:49:30,976 Deploy that man overboard ladder right away. 876 00:49:31,143 --> 00:49:32,311 All right, I'm on it. 877 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:33,604 Shit. 878 00:49:34,438 --> 00:49:35,689 Mayday, mayday, mayday. 879 00:49:35,856 --> 00:49:38,442 Coast Guard sector New York, channel 1-6, Thomas Jefferson. 880 00:49:38,609 --> 00:49:41,695 We have a passenger airliner in the north river. 881 00:49:41,862 --> 00:49:44,156 We're en route. We will advise. 882 00:49:44,615 --> 00:49:47,034 Let's go, let's go! 883 00:50:02,132 --> 00:50:04,885 Jimmy, Jeff's still on that plane! 884 00:50:05,719 --> 00:50:06,720 We can't leave him there! 885 00:50:06,887 --> 00:50:08,472 Robbie, Robbie. Robbie! 886 00:50:08,639 --> 00:50:10,849 Robbie! The crew will grab him, okay? 887 00:50:11,016 --> 00:50:12,452 - The crew will get him, okay? - He's in there! 888 00:50:12,476 --> 00:50:15,062 He'll be okay. He'll be okay. 889 00:50:15,396 --> 00:50:18,148 I'm okay, Mom. I'm okay. 890 00:50:21,485 --> 00:50:22,820 - Ma! - Just leave me. 891 00:50:22,987 --> 00:50:24,822 Keep moving forward! 892 00:50:24,989 --> 00:50:26,657 Follow your instructions. 893 00:50:26,824 --> 00:50:28,802 - It's all right. - There's water in the back. 894 00:50:28,826 --> 00:50:30,345 - We're doing fine. - Come on. Let's get out! 895 00:50:30,369 --> 00:50:32,729 One after another. Keep moving forward. Keep moving forward. 896 00:50:32,830 --> 00:50:34,331 This way. I'll help you out. 897 00:50:34,498 --> 00:50:35,809 You go ahead, sweetheart. 898 00:50:35,833 --> 00:50:36,834 Come on. She can't move. 899 00:50:37,001 --> 00:50:38,270 - Sir! Can you come help us? - Yes, ma'am? 900 00:50:38,294 --> 00:50:39,295 Right there. 901 00:50:39,461 --> 00:50:41,839 Here's a floatation device. Take that. 902 00:50:42,715 --> 00:50:44,842 Everyone, keep moving forward. 903 00:50:45,009 --> 00:50:46,802 Over the wings. 904 00:50:48,137 --> 00:50:50,472 If you have a life vest, put it on! 905 00:50:50,889 --> 00:50:53,142 All series near the Intrepid, plane down. 906 00:50:53,309 --> 00:50:56,395 We got passengers on the wings. Approach with caution. 907 00:51:01,275 --> 00:51:02,985 Stay calm and you'll all get out. 908 00:51:04,486 --> 00:51:05,487 Thank you. 909 00:51:07,781 --> 00:51:09,241 Move forward, move forward. 910 00:51:15,956 --> 00:51:17,082 Come on! 911 00:51:17,833 --> 00:51:19,001 Come on! 912 00:51:26,383 --> 00:51:27,968 Put a blanket on her leg. 913 00:51:28,218 --> 00:51:29,720 She needs a tourniquet. 914 00:51:29,887 --> 00:51:31,847 You're gonna be fine, honey. Go slow. 915 00:51:32,306 --> 00:51:33,599 Go slowly. Blanket. 916 00:51:34,433 --> 00:51:36,852 Wrap this around her leg. Make it tight. 917 00:51:38,604 --> 00:51:40,606 It's so cold out here. 918 00:51:43,484 --> 00:51:45,402 Get those first-aid kits up to the bow 919 00:51:45,569 --> 00:51:47,321 and get some extra life-jackets out there. 920 00:51:47,613 --> 00:51:49,490 We're here! We're here! 921 00:51:52,534 --> 00:51:54,328 It's all right. We're here. 922 00:51:59,917 --> 00:52:01,210 Give me a countdown, Victor. 923 00:52:01,377 --> 00:52:02,753 All right. 924 00:52:04,213 --> 00:52:05,214 Three, 925 00:52:05,881 --> 00:52:07,091 two... 926 00:52:08,425 --> 00:52:10,094 We're good. We're good. 927 00:52:11,679 --> 00:52:13,180 Come on, buddy. 928 00:52:15,307 --> 00:52:17,559 Hold it right there, baby. Come on. 929 00:52:17,726 --> 00:52:19,006 Easy. Go easy. 930 00:52:21,689 --> 00:52:23,649 Come on. One at a time. 931 00:52:25,651 --> 00:52:27,444 We're gonna get everybody, guys. 932 00:52:59,810 --> 00:53:02,980 This is Yogi Berra. We're 30 seconds out. 933 00:53:03,147 --> 00:53:06,775 With a water temperature of 36 degrees and a wind chill of minus 5, 934 00:53:06,942 --> 00:53:09,820 the surviving passengers of Flight 1549 935 00:53:09,987 --> 00:53:12,322 literally have minutes to live. 936 00:53:12,489 --> 00:53:15,159 We're five out. We have visual on aircraft. 937 00:53:20,372 --> 00:53:21,516 All right, give me your hand. 938 00:53:21,540 --> 00:53:23,876 If anybody's got any problems, just wait down there. 939 00:53:24,042 --> 00:53:26,628 We got some really good people coming on their way, all right? 940 00:53:40,350 --> 00:53:41,894 Stand by. 941 00:53:48,108 --> 00:53:50,235 Fifty yards, go! 942 00:54:04,792 --> 00:54:05,876 You okay? 943 00:54:06,043 --> 00:54:07,961 I got you. You're gonna be okay. All right? 944 00:54:08,128 --> 00:54:09,129 Got you. 945 00:54:11,840 --> 00:54:13,425 Is anyone still here? Come forward. 946 00:54:13,592 --> 00:54:15,135 Captain! Come back! 947 00:54:15,302 --> 00:54:16,762 Come forward! 948 00:54:21,391 --> 00:54:23,393 We need to get off the plane now. 949 00:54:32,319 --> 00:54:33,403 Captain! 950 00:54:34,738 --> 00:54:37,157 Captain! We have to go! 951 00:54:37,324 --> 00:54:39,326 It's time to get off the plane, right now! 952 00:54:50,045 --> 00:54:53,215 All right, you guys go. Go. I'll be right behind you. 953 00:55:06,854 --> 00:55:08,730 Sully, we gotta go. 954 00:55:22,870 --> 00:55:23,871 Thank you. 955 00:55:28,041 --> 00:55:30,878 Everybody's okay. Help is on the way. 956 00:55:32,754 --> 00:55:35,382 Twenty-six passengers going to Port Imperial. 957 00:55:35,549 --> 00:55:37,551 Nineteen headed to Pier 81. 958 00:55:37,718 --> 00:55:41,179 We got 24 passengers on board headed to Port Imperial. 959 00:55:41,346 --> 00:55:43,307 Whoever has miraculously survived 960 00:55:43,473 --> 00:55:45,601 this plummet from the skies into the icy Hudson 961 00:55:45,767 --> 00:55:48,812 has about 300 of New York's finest ready to help them. 962 00:55:48,979 --> 00:55:52,232 The only question remaining is will it be too late? 963 00:55:52,399 --> 00:55:54,693 In Manhattan, Bobby Cuza, New York One. 964 00:55:54,860 --> 00:55:56,129 Come on, sir. Give me your hand. 965 00:55:56,153 --> 00:55:57,154 Grab on. 966 00:55:57,321 --> 00:55:58,961 Give me your hand, sir. It's okay. 967 00:55:59,156 --> 00:56:00,574 We got you. 968 00:56:02,284 --> 00:56:03,952 - My hands. - Gotta warm them up. 969 00:56:04,411 --> 00:56:05,996 Get him a blanket, fast. 970 00:56:13,754 --> 00:56:15,422 I was sure I was gonna die. 971 00:56:16,006 --> 00:56:18,216 Hey, no one dies today. 972 00:56:22,471 --> 00:56:23,764 Give me your hand. 973 00:56:30,270 --> 00:56:32,689 Here you go, Captain. This way. 974 00:56:34,024 --> 00:56:35,192 Give us your hand, sir. 975 00:56:35,359 --> 00:56:36,693 Sully, wrap it around your arms. 976 00:56:38,195 --> 00:56:39,696 - Climb out now. - Give me your hand. 977 00:56:45,369 --> 00:56:47,305 Can we get a couple more blankets over here? 978 00:56:47,329 --> 00:56:48,330 Thank you. 979 00:56:48,538 --> 00:56:50,791 - Thank you so much. - You're welcome. 980 00:56:51,291 --> 00:56:52,334 Give him some room. 981 00:56:52,501 --> 00:56:53,752 You're welcome. 982 00:57:15,357 --> 00:57:16,400 Hello? 983 00:57:16,566 --> 00:57:18,360 I wanted to call to say I'm okay. 984 00:57:18,527 --> 00:57:20,404 Oh, good. Are you still on the 5:50 home? 985 00:57:20,570 --> 00:57:21,697 There's been an incident. 986 00:57:22,489 --> 00:57:24,908 I'm okay, not a scratch somehow. 987 00:57:25,367 --> 00:57:26,660 Turn on the television. 988 00:57:26,910 --> 00:57:29,079 What do you mean "Turn on the television"? 989 00:57:29,413 --> 00:57:30,747 Lorrie, I can't talk right now. 990 00:57:30,914 --> 00:57:33,083 I will call you from the pier when things quiet down. 991 00:57:34,584 --> 00:57:37,212 I had to land in the Hudson. 992 00:57:38,422 --> 00:57:40,590 Sully, I don't understand. 993 00:57:41,008 --> 00:57:44,594 I love you, and I'm okay. Tell the girls I am okay. 994 00:57:46,430 --> 00:57:48,056 But I have to go. 995 00:57:50,183 --> 00:57:51,768 Girls, turn on the TV. 996 00:57:54,438 --> 00:57:56,678 An extensive rescue effort is underway 997 00:57:56,732 --> 00:57:59,943 after a US Airways Flight crashes into the Hudson River, 998 00:58:00,110 --> 00:58:02,654 - sending passengers scrambling for safety. - Oh, my God. 999 00:58:24,301 --> 00:58:25,737 If you have any wet clothing on, take it off 1000 00:58:25,761 --> 00:58:27,971 and wrap up in a blanket from the Red Cross. 1001 00:58:38,482 --> 00:58:40,484 You're gonna be okay. Okay, Lucille? 1002 00:58:40,650 --> 00:58:43,111 I'm gonna take you right to the ambulance, all right? 1003 00:58:46,031 --> 00:58:48,325 Maybe he's here. Maybe he beat us somehow. 1004 00:58:48,909 --> 00:58:51,745 There's lots of boats! Jeff! 1005 00:58:54,289 --> 00:58:55,290 Sully! 1006 00:58:55,540 --> 00:58:56,583 Dan! 1007 00:59:00,253 --> 00:59:03,924 Dan, I need to know who's hurt and how badly, and I need a count. 1008 00:59:04,091 --> 00:59:06,718 155, that's my number. That's passengers and crew. 1009 00:59:06,885 --> 00:59:08,386 Okay. How are you? 1010 00:59:08,553 --> 00:59:11,098 I'll answer that question when we've counted 155. 1011 00:59:11,264 --> 00:59:12,349 All right. 1012 00:59:12,516 --> 00:59:14,309 Honey, it's me. 1013 00:59:15,393 --> 00:59:17,562 Sort of. I won't be home tonight. 1014 00:59:19,397 --> 00:59:22,067 Sherri, I cannot believe I am talking to you. 1015 00:59:28,573 --> 00:59:31,243 Captain. I'm here to escort you to meet with Mayor Bloomberg 1016 00:59:31,409 --> 00:59:32,953 and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. 1017 00:59:33,120 --> 00:59:35,139 If the Mayor wants to say hello, he'll have to come down here. 1018 00:59:35,163 --> 00:59:36,164 We're still working. 1019 00:59:36,331 --> 00:59:38,458 Sully, I can keep assembling the count. 1020 00:59:39,084 --> 00:59:40,085 Jeff. 1021 00:59:40,252 --> 00:59:42,254 Jeff, I need a count. We've gotta have a count. 1022 00:59:42,420 --> 00:59:44,273 There's no way to get a real count out here, Sully. 1023 00:59:44,297 --> 00:59:45,298 Sully, Jeff's right. 1024 00:59:45,465 --> 00:59:47,443 Let's get you in some dry clothes before you freeze to death. 1025 00:59:47,467 --> 00:59:50,321 Captain, what if the Mayor and Chief Kelly come down here to meet with you? 1026 00:59:50,345 --> 00:59:52,222 Dan, because it was a domestic flight— 1027 00:59:52,389 --> 00:59:53,723 Yeah, we got no manifest. 1028 00:59:53,890 --> 00:59:56,601 We're gonna have to track the passenger information down one by one. 1029 00:59:56,768 --> 00:59:58,061 - Can you help? - Yeah. 1030 00:59:58,228 --> 01:00:00,289 I'm gonna call John Carey. We're gonna get you a count. 1031 01:00:00,313 --> 01:00:02,899 But, Sully, listen. You've done enough. Let me take it from here. 1032 01:00:14,536 --> 01:00:16,621 - Jeff? - Pop! 1033 01:00:16,788 --> 01:00:17,873 - Oh! - I'm okay. 1034 01:00:18,039 --> 01:00:20,041 I was on the other wing. They brought us to Jersey. 1035 01:00:20,458 --> 01:00:23,461 I couldn't see you. I couldn't find you. 1036 01:00:23,628 --> 01:00:25,548 I could hear you shouting my name the whole time. 1037 01:00:26,673 --> 01:00:28,425 I shouted back. I guess the river... 1038 01:00:28,925 --> 01:00:29,926 Are you okay? 1039 01:00:30,093 --> 01:00:31,386 I love you, son. 1040 01:00:33,180 --> 01:00:34,973 I love you, too. 1041 01:00:35,932 --> 01:00:37,601 Can you believe we made it? 1042 01:00:40,061 --> 01:00:41,771 I mean, the plane crashed 1043 01:00:41,938 --> 01:00:43,732 on the river! 1044 01:00:44,024 --> 01:00:45,483 Are you kidding me? 1045 01:00:49,696 --> 01:00:50,697 Ah, so unbelievable. 1046 01:01:08,381 --> 01:01:11,551 I've never been so happy to be in New York in my life. 1047 01:01:23,063 --> 01:01:24,064 Hey, Patty. 1048 01:01:24,356 --> 01:01:25,649 Supe sent me looking for you. 1049 01:01:25,815 --> 01:01:27,275 Everyone's going nuts up top. 1050 01:01:27,442 --> 01:01:29,653 - Aren't you coming? - I guess you didn't hear. 1051 01:01:29,819 --> 01:01:32,280 I lost Cactus 1549 in the Hudson. 1052 01:01:33,031 --> 01:01:36,201 Huh. I guess you haven't heard. He landed the son of a bitch! 1053 01:01:36,493 --> 01:01:37,744 What? 1054 01:01:37,911 --> 01:01:40,330 Everyone's been pulled off. It's a miracle! 1055 01:01:40,497 --> 01:01:42,374 I thought I lost them all. 1056 01:01:42,540 --> 01:01:44,668 - They've got to get a TV in here. - Yeah. Seriously. 1057 01:01:47,128 --> 01:01:49,297 What is my pulse rate? 1058 01:01:49,881 --> 01:01:51,508 It's 110. 1059 01:01:52,217 --> 01:01:54,094 My normal resting is 55. 1060 01:01:54,261 --> 01:01:55,470 110... 1061 01:01:56,304 --> 01:01:57,597 That's not good. 1062 01:01:57,764 --> 01:02:00,308 You are right. 110 is not good. 1063 01:02:00,475 --> 01:02:03,770 After what you just went through, 110 is extraordinary. 1064 01:02:03,937 --> 01:02:05,730 How is Doreen? 1065 01:02:05,897 --> 01:02:07,315 Fairly severe laceration. 1066 01:02:07,482 --> 01:02:09,252 But we'll keep her a day or two to stem the infection. 1067 01:02:09,276 --> 01:02:10,402 But she'll be okay? 1068 01:02:10,568 --> 01:02:12,946 She'll have a scar and a hell of a story to tell. 1069 01:02:13,113 --> 01:02:14,257 Although no one'll believe her. 1070 01:02:14,281 --> 01:02:16,717 Hell, I'm standing here with you right now and I don't believe it. 1071 01:02:16,741 --> 01:02:18,552 You landed a plane on the Hudson. Not a scratch on you. 1072 01:02:18,576 --> 01:02:19,619 Arnie. 1073 01:02:20,996 --> 01:02:23,790 The union is pulling out all the big guns today, huh? 1074 01:02:25,292 --> 01:02:26,626 Talked to Dan Britt, Sully. 1075 01:02:27,711 --> 01:02:29,004 Got a count. 1076 01:02:30,005 --> 01:02:31,298 155. 1077 01:02:33,967 --> 01:02:35,218 155. 1078 01:02:35,385 --> 01:02:36,553 It's official. 1079 01:02:36,803 --> 01:02:38,805 - 155. - 155. 1080 01:02:42,976 --> 01:02:44,352 155. 1081 01:02:44,978 --> 01:02:46,604 Thank you, Arnie. 1082 01:03:18,470 --> 01:03:20,347 - Hey, Carl. - Jeff. 1083 01:03:21,473 --> 01:03:22,849 - Sully. - Carl. 1084 01:03:23,016 --> 01:03:24,856 Hell of a thing you pulled off out there today. 1085 01:03:24,934 --> 01:03:25,977 Well, we're here. 1086 01:03:26,144 --> 01:03:28,021 It's about all I know at the moment. 1087 01:03:28,480 --> 01:03:30,106 Oh, this is Ms. May, with the hotel. 1088 01:03:30,273 --> 01:03:31,753 Wanted to have a quick word with you. 1089 01:03:31,858 --> 01:03:33,218 I won't take your time, gentlemen. 1090 01:03:33,276 --> 01:03:34,503 This is only to say that my staff and I 1091 01:03:34,527 --> 01:03:35,921 are committed to protecting your privacy. 1092 01:03:35,945 --> 01:03:38,448 So, if there's anything I can do at all... 1093 01:03:38,615 --> 01:03:41,785 If it's possible, I'd love to have my uniform dry-cleaned overnight. 1094 01:03:41,951 --> 01:03:43,370 It's the only clothing that I have. 1095 01:03:43,536 --> 01:03:44,537 Dry-cleaning? 1096 01:03:44,704 --> 01:03:46,289 If it's too much... If it's too late... 1097 01:03:46,456 --> 01:03:47,624 Are you kidding? 1098 01:03:47,791 --> 01:03:50,668 Captain Sullenberger, I'd give you this whole hotel if I could. 1099 01:03:53,380 --> 01:03:54,464 Oh, okay. 1100 01:03:55,507 --> 01:03:57,634 Well, thank you, Evelyn. Thank you very much. 1101 01:03:57,801 --> 01:03:59,636 - Anything for Sully. - Okay. 1102 01:03:59,803 --> 01:04:01,221 Have a blessed day. 1103 01:04:03,640 --> 01:04:05,016 What just happened? 1104 01:04:05,183 --> 01:04:07,394 You just got hugged by a total stranger. 1105 01:04:08,812 --> 01:04:10,313 Ah, come on, Sully. 1106 01:04:10,480 --> 01:04:12,482 When's the last time you heard of someone 1107 01:04:12,649 --> 01:04:14,651 landing a jet plane on the water 1108 01:04:15,151 --> 01:04:16,486 and everybody lived? 1109 01:04:18,988 --> 01:04:19,989 Exactly. 1110 01:04:20,490 --> 01:04:24,160 I got shaving cream, razor blades, toothpaste. 1111 01:04:25,537 --> 01:04:27,330 And new clothes. 1112 01:04:28,832 --> 01:04:30,875 What, did you think we were ninjas? 1113 01:04:31,042 --> 01:04:32,710 Kmart was the only store open. 1114 01:04:32,877 --> 01:04:34,188 It's Queens. It's 10:00 in the evening. 1115 01:04:34,212 --> 01:04:36,673 - You find a Brooks Brothers. - Yeah. 1116 01:04:38,174 --> 01:04:39,175 Sully. 1117 01:04:39,843 --> 01:04:41,594 What are you even still doing in uniform? 1118 01:04:41,845 --> 01:04:43,596 Ah. You know, I don't know. 1119 01:04:43,763 --> 01:04:47,350 Look, guys. It's been a long day. Why don't you get some rest? 1120 01:04:47,517 --> 01:04:51,354 Mike Cleary will be over in the AM and make sure you're both doing okay. 1121 01:04:52,188 --> 01:04:54,315 - Thank you, Carl. - Yeah, thank you, Captain. 1122 01:04:55,108 --> 01:04:57,527 It's been a while since New York had news this good. 1123 01:04:59,320 --> 01:05:00,680 Especially with an airplane in it. 1124 01:05:10,415 --> 01:05:11,875 I'll see you later, Sully. 1125 01:05:34,314 --> 01:05:37,650 The word city officials keep repeating is "timing." 1126 01:05:37,817 --> 01:05:40,945 The perfect timing of the NYPD scuba units 1127 01:05:41,112 --> 01:05:43,114 and of the ferry boat captains, 1128 01:05:43,281 --> 01:05:47,452 and of course, the inexplicably precise timing of the pilot. 1129 01:05:47,619 --> 01:05:50,997 Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, who, with almost no time, 1130 01:05:51,164 --> 01:05:53,416 became a man for all time. 1131 01:05:53,666 --> 01:05:54,746 This is Kristine Johnson... 1132 01:05:54,876 --> 01:05:55,877 The timing. 1133 01:05:56,085 --> 01:05:57,629 Reporting live from the Hudson River. 1134 01:05:57,837 --> 01:05:59,023 New York One Minute. 1135 01:05:59,047 --> 01:06:01,167 The coast guard released this new video of Flight 1549 1136 01:06:01,216 --> 01:06:03,176 making its emergency landing on the Hudson. 1137 01:06:03,343 --> 01:06:06,262 Meanwhile, the search is launched for the engine of the aircraft. 1138 01:06:09,015 --> 01:06:10,600 Hey, Sully. Let me... 1139 01:06:17,774 --> 01:06:19,150 Come on. Answer. 1140 01:06:19,859 --> 01:06:20,985 Answer! 1141 01:06:21,819 --> 01:06:25,490 Larry, the CVR is in two days. How fast can you arrange a favor? 1142 01:06:25,740 --> 01:06:26,783 Sully? 1143 01:06:26,991 --> 01:06:30,620 I know that Airbus has simulations scheduled for the S22 sim at the factory. 1144 01:06:30,787 --> 01:06:34,374 But that's next week in Toulouse. Can you get them to reschedule? 1145 01:06:34,541 --> 01:06:35,792 It's 1:30 in the morning. 1146 01:06:35,959 --> 01:06:37,085 I need you to make it happen 1147 01:06:37,293 --> 01:06:38,670 before we listen to the CVR. 1148 01:06:38,836 --> 01:06:40,797 Before our testimony is complete. 1149 01:06:40,964 --> 01:06:42,131 Why? 1150 01:06:42,799 --> 01:06:45,677 I have a right to see the simulations and I have a feeling that 1151 01:06:45,843 --> 01:06:49,222 with human pilots and not a computer, the results are going to be different. 1152 01:06:49,389 --> 01:06:51,808 What if they show the exact same result? 1153 01:06:53,142 --> 01:06:55,311 If they do, then I'll hand you my wings myself. 1154 01:06:55,478 --> 01:06:56,854 It's all about the timing, Larry. 1155 01:06:57,021 --> 01:06:59,124 You can accomplish anything if you're never in a hurry. 1156 01:06:59,148 --> 01:07:00,900 I sure as hell agree with that. 1157 01:07:01,067 --> 01:07:03,361 The CVR is on Wednesday. That's 36 hours. 1158 01:07:03,528 --> 01:07:04,862 Can you make it happen? 1159 01:07:05,029 --> 01:07:07,657 I'll try. It's a lot of phone calls to make. 1160 01:07:07,824 --> 01:07:09,468 It's already 7:30 in the morning in France, 1161 01:07:09,492 --> 01:07:10,618 so you better get started. 1162 01:07:10,785 --> 01:07:12,662 Thank you, Larry. Thank you. 1163 01:07:31,431 --> 01:07:32,432 Hey, Lorrie. 1164 01:07:32,640 --> 01:07:35,727 Hi. I'm sorry to bother you before the hearing. 1165 01:07:35,893 --> 01:07:38,313 Sweetheart, what happened? 1166 01:07:39,606 --> 01:07:45,320 I realized just now, for the first time, that there were... 1167 01:07:46,237 --> 01:07:50,241 There were 155 people on that plane and you were one of them. 1168 01:07:51,618 --> 01:07:53,494 We almost lost you. 1169 01:07:54,120 --> 01:07:57,123 Yeah, but you didn't. I'm right here. 1170 01:07:58,750 --> 01:08:00,543 How are you holding up? 1171 01:08:00,710 --> 01:08:02,253 Oh, I'm holding up. 1172 01:08:02,420 --> 01:08:04,297 Please tell me this is almost over. 1173 01:08:04,797 --> 01:08:06,382 It's almost over. 1174 01:08:06,549 --> 01:08:07,550 Okay. 1175 01:08:07,717 --> 01:08:08,843 I love you. 1176 01:08:09,010 --> 01:08:10,428 I love you, too. 1177 01:08:10,595 --> 01:08:12,764 I'll call you when they're done with me. 1178 01:08:41,417 --> 01:08:43,378 - Sully. - Let's go, Larry. 1179 01:08:54,055 --> 01:08:56,391 - Good morning, Sully. - Jeff. 1180 01:08:56,974 --> 01:08:58,577 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome. 1181 01:08:58,601 --> 01:08:59,769 My name is Charles Porter. 1182 01:08:59,977 --> 01:09:02,605 I've been assigned by the National Transportation Safety Board 1183 01:09:02,814 --> 01:09:05,149 to conduct this public hearing here today. 1184 01:09:05,441 --> 01:09:07,193 We have a lot of material to cover. 1185 01:09:07,777 --> 01:09:10,446 But before we listen to the cockpit voice recording... 1186 01:09:10,613 --> 01:09:12,533 And we will be listening to it for the first time 1187 01:09:12,657 --> 01:09:14,117 along with you, gentlemen. 1188 01:09:14,283 --> 01:09:17,662 Per the request of Captain Sullenberger and the union, 1189 01:09:17,829 --> 01:09:20,039 Airbus has agreed to link us via satellite 1190 01:09:20,206 --> 01:09:22,291 to today's piloted simulations. 1191 01:09:22,458 --> 01:09:24,127 Upload link, please. 1192 01:09:24,961 --> 01:09:26,641 They're just simulations, Sully. 1193 01:09:26,796 --> 01:09:29,048 Won't change my mind about what happened up there. 1194 01:09:29,716 --> 01:09:31,467 Might change theirs. 1195 01:09:41,060 --> 01:09:42,103 Birds. 1196 01:09:44,021 --> 01:09:45,701 Number one's rolling back. And number two. 1197 01:09:45,815 --> 01:09:47,095 Auto pilot's off. 1198 01:09:47,483 --> 01:09:49,527 - Pilot off. - Flight Director's off. 1199 01:09:49,694 --> 01:09:50,862 Flight Director is off. 1200 01:09:51,028 --> 01:09:53,823 All right. LaGuardia, Cactus 1549, dual engine failure. 1201 01:09:53,990 --> 01:09:55,324 We have to return to the field. 1202 01:09:55,491 --> 01:09:58,161 Okay. I'm gonna left turn back to LaGuardia 1-3. 1203 01:09:58,327 --> 01:10:00,327 I'll activate the approach for you. 1204 01:10:00,872 --> 01:10:02,415 It's activated. 1205 01:10:02,582 --> 01:10:04,000 Runway 1-3. 1206 01:10:06,169 --> 01:10:08,045 Glide slopes coming in nicely. 1207 01:10:08,796 --> 01:10:10,757 - Flaps two. - Flaps two. 1208 01:10:12,091 --> 01:10:13,760 Sink Rate 900. 1209 01:10:16,888 --> 01:10:18,598 Too low, flaps. 1210 01:10:19,098 --> 01:10:20,516 Flight slow. 1211 01:10:20,683 --> 01:10:22,185 Too low, flaps. 1212 01:10:22,351 --> 01:10:25,563 Forty, 30, 20... 1213 01:10:33,070 --> 01:10:36,240 Successful landing at LaGuardia, runway 1-3. 1214 01:10:37,700 --> 01:10:38,701 For the record, 1215 01:10:38,910 --> 01:10:41,913 the pilots and the computer sims bear the same result. 1216 01:10:43,206 --> 01:10:45,416 Let's try for Teterboro now, please. 1217 01:10:46,542 --> 01:10:48,211 Upload the second run. 1218 01:10:52,590 --> 01:10:53,883 Birds. 1219 01:10:58,638 --> 01:11:00,238 Give me a heading 3-1-0. 1220 01:11:00,264 --> 01:11:01,808 Heading 3-1-0. 1221 01:11:03,810 --> 01:11:05,370 I'm gonna give you direct to Teterboro. 1222 01:11:05,520 --> 01:11:06,840 Direct Teterboro. 1223 01:11:14,237 --> 01:11:15,437 One thousand. 1224 01:11:15,947 --> 01:11:17,156 Flaps two. 1225 01:11:17,323 --> 01:11:18,533 Flaps two. 1226 01:11:23,871 --> 01:11:25,671 Too low, terrain. 1227 01:11:25,873 --> 01:11:27,375 Too low, terrain. 1228 01:11:27,667 --> 01:11:28,960 Too low, terrain. 1229 01:11:30,294 --> 01:11:34,340 Fifty, 40, 30, 20... 1230 01:11:38,052 --> 01:11:40,513 Successful landing at Teterboro, runway 1-9. 1231 01:11:44,642 --> 01:11:48,437 Multiple airports, runways, two successful landings. 1232 01:11:49,981 --> 01:11:53,067 We are simply mimicking what the computer already told us. 1233 01:11:53,818 --> 01:11:57,196 A lot of toes were stepped on in order to set this up for today. 1234 01:12:00,366 --> 01:12:03,166 And frankly, I really don't know what you gentlemen plan to gain by it. 1235 01:12:03,536 --> 01:12:05,663 Can we get serious now? 1236 01:12:07,456 --> 01:12:08,499 Captain? 1237 01:12:08,666 --> 01:12:10,394 We've all heard about the computer simulations 1238 01:12:10,418 --> 01:12:12,962 and now we are watching actual sims. 1239 01:12:13,129 --> 01:12:15,298 But I can't quite believe 1240 01:12:16,173 --> 01:12:20,428 you still have not taken into account the human factor. 1241 01:12:20,761 --> 01:12:22,096 Human piloted simulations 1242 01:12:22,263 --> 01:12:24,223 showed that you could make it back to the airport. 1243 01:12:24,557 --> 01:12:25,850 No, they don't. 1244 01:12:26,517 --> 01:12:29,186 These pilots were not behaving like human beings, 1245 01:12:29,353 --> 01:12:31,856 like people who are experiencing this for the first time. 1246 01:12:32,023 --> 01:12:33,743 Well, they may not be reacting like you did. 1247 01:12:33,816 --> 01:12:35,401 Immediately after the bird strike 1248 01:12:35,568 --> 01:12:37,111 they are turning back for the airport. 1249 01:12:37,278 --> 01:12:39,238 Just as in the computer sims, correct? 1250 01:12:39,405 --> 01:12:40,406 That is correct. 1251 01:12:40,573 --> 01:12:43,868 They obviously knew the turn and exactly what heading to fly. 1252 01:12:44,035 --> 01:12:45,369 They did not run a check. 1253 01:12:45,536 --> 01:12:46,871 They did not switch on the APU. 1254 01:12:47,038 --> 01:12:49,332 They had all the same parameters that you faced. 1255 01:12:49,498 --> 01:12:51,125 No one warned us. 1256 01:12:52,251 --> 01:12:55,087 No one said, "You are going to lose both engines" 1257 01:12:55,254 --> 01:12:57,882 "at a lower altitude than any jet in history." 1258 01:12:58,549 --> 01:12:59,675 "But be cool." 1259 01:12:59,842 --> 01:13:02,219 "Just make a left turn for LaGuardia" 1260 01:13:02,386 --> 01:13:04,639 "like you're going back to pick up the milk." 1261 01:13:05,306 --> 01:13:08,184 This was dual engine loss at 2,800 feet 1262 01:13:08,351 --> 01:13:10,519 followed by an immediate water landing 1263 01:13:10,686 --> 01:13:13,272 with 155 souls on board. 1264 01:13:13,439 --> 01:13:17,234 No one has ever trained for an incident like that. 1265 01:13:17,401 --> 01:13:18,402 No one. 1266 01:13:19,445 --> 01:13:22,740 The Teterboro landing, with its unrealistic bank angle 1267 01:13:22,990 --> 01:13:25,284 we were not the Thunderbirds up there. 1268 01:13:25,826 --> 01:13:28,263 I'd like to know how many times the pilot practiced that maneuver 1269 01:13:28,287 --> 01:13:30,373 before he actually pulled it off. 1270 01:13:31,666 --> 01:13:33,250 I'm not questioning the pilots. 1271 01:13:33,417 --> 01:13:34,835 They're good pilots. 1272 01:13:35,920 --> 01:13:38,923 But they've clearly been instructed to head for the airport 1273 01:13:39,090 --> 01:13:40,883 immediately after the bird strike. 1274 01:13:41,425 --> 01:13:44,220 You've allowed no time for analysis or decision-making. 1275 01:13:44,637 --> 01:13:48,557 In these simulations, you've taken all of the humanity out of the cockpit. 1276 01:13:49,517 --> 01:13:53,604 How much time did the pilots spend planning for this event? 1277 01:13:53,771 --> 01:13:55,314 For these simulations? 1278 01:13:58,818 --> 01:14:01,153 You are looking for human error. 1279 01:14:02,571 --> 01:14:04,281 Then make it human. 1280 01:14:09,245 --> 01:14:11,330 This wasn't a video game. 1281 01:14:11,497 --> 01:14:13,249 It was life and death. 1282 01:14:13,791 --> 01:14:15,960 Sully's right. That's worth a few seconds. 1283 01:14:16,127 --> 01:14:18,587 Please ask how many practice runs they had. 1284 01:14:19,505 --> 01:14:20,965 Seventeen. 1285 01:14:27,138 --> 01:14:28,848 Seventeen? 1286 01:14:30,099 --> 01:14:35,604 The pilot who landed at Teterboro had 17 practice attempts 1287 01:14:35,771 --> 01:14:38,441 before the simulation we just witnessed. 1288 01:14:43,112 --> 01:14:45,865 Your reaction decision time will be set at 35 seconds. 1289 01:14:47,533 --> 01:14:49,785 Thirty-five seconds. That's not enough time. 1290 01:14:50,327 --> 01:14:52,997 We only had 208 seconds total, 1291 01:14:53,956 --> 01:14:55,291 so I'll take it. 1292 01:14:55,708 --> 01:14:56,959 Upload the link. 1293 01:14:57,126 --> 01:14:58,502 Return to LaGuardia. 1294 01:14:58,669 --> 01:15:01,213 Now with an added 35-second delay in response time. 1295 01:15:06,343 --> 01:15:08,447 - Birds. - Okay, I saw them. 1296 01:15:08,471 --> 01:15:10,752 - Give me 35 seconds. - Thirty-five seconds. 1297 01:15:17,980 --> 01:15:19,065 Time's up. 1298 01:15:19,231 --> 01:15:20,399 Here we go. 1299 01:15:21,817 --> 01:15:23,069 Flight path vector. 1300 01:15:28,657 --> 01:15:29,742 Going for 1-3. 1301 01:15:29,909 --> 01:15:30,910 Okay. 1302 01:15:31,368 --> 01:15:32,608 Activate confirm. 1303 01:15:32,745 --> 01:15:34,872 All right. You are confirmed. 1304 01:15:37,041 --> 01:15:39,001 We're heading right for the airport. 1305 01:15:47,510 --> 01:15:48,910 Caution, obstacle. 1306 01:15:49,678 --> 01:15:51,180 Caution, obstacle. 1307 01:15:51,514 --> 01:15:53,891 We're about seven miles from the runway. 1308 01:15:55,851 --> 01:15:57,561 Caution, obstacle. 1309 01:15:58,020 --> 01:15:59,605 Terrain, terrain. 1310 01:16:00,689 --> 01:16:02,108 Pull up. 1311 01:16:03,317 --> 01:16:04,318 Pull up. 1312 01:16:05,653 --> 01:16:06,654 Pull up. 1313 01:16:08,322 --> 01:16:09,323 Pull up. 1314 01:16:09,907 --> 01:16:11,742 Too low, terrain. 1315 01:16:12,201 --> 01:16:13,845 We got a little extra speed. 1316 01:16:13,869 --> 01:16:14,870 You want some flaps? 1317 01:16:15,621 --> 01:16:17,039 Too low, terrain. 1318 01:16:17,206 --> 01:16:18,686 No, leave the flaps up. 1319 01:16:20,084 --> 01:16:21,794 Too low, terrain. 1320 01:16:22,086 --> 01:16:23,379 Too low, terrain. 1321 01:16:23,879 --> 01:16:25,089 Too low, terrain. 1322 01:16:26,257 --> 01:16:30,261 Fifty, 40, 30, 20... 1323 01:16:43,816 --> 01:16:45,484 Let's try Teterboro. 1324 01:16:47,570 --> 01:16:48,821 Upload the link, please. 1325 01:16:52,741 --> 01:16:53,784 Birds. 1326 01:16:53,951 --> 01:16:55,762 Auto pilot off. Flight Director off. 1327 01:16:55,786 --> 01:16:56,787 Hack the time. 1328 01:16:57,037 --> 01:16:59,237 - Thirty-five seconds. - Thirty-five seconds. 1329 01:17:00,416 --> 01:17:02,084 Engine one and two fail. 1330 01:17:06,422 --> 01:17:07,423 Turn. 1331 01:17:07,798 --> 01:17:08,799 Okay. 1332 01:17:10,926 --> 01:17:12,761 Let's see if we can make it. 1333 01:17:17,141 --> 01:17:18,421 Heading sub 2-9-8. 1334 01:17:18,517 --> 01:17:19,977 You seeing Teterboro out there? 1335 01:17:20,144 --> 01:17:21,312 I do. 1336 01:17:25,608 --> 01:17:27,109 Way too low. 1337 01:17:29,987 --> 01:17:31,780 Obstacle, obstacle. 1338 01:17:32,615 --> 01:17:33,949 Pull up. 1339 01:17:34,950 --> 01:17:35,993 Pull up. 1340 01:17:36,952 --> 01:17:37,953 Pull up. 1341 01:17:39,121 --> 01:17:40,122 Pull up. 1342 01:17:41,498 --> 01:17:42,499 Pull up. 1343 01:17:43,876 --> 01:17:46,003 Not gonna work, not gonna work. 1344 01:17:46,170 --> 01:17:47,171 Pull up. 1345 01:17:48,464 --> 01:17:49,465 Pull up. 1346 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:51,800 Pull up. 1347 01:18:06,565 --> 01:18:09,318 Does anyone need to see more simulations? 1348 01:18:13,155 --> 01:18:15,908 Now that we've seen what could have happened, 1349 01:18:16,075 --> 01:18:18,494 can we, uh, listen to what actually did? 1350 01:18:18,911 --> 01:18:21,872 We will look at all the results at a later date. 1351 01:18:23,165 --> 01:18:24,375 Elizabeth. 1352 01:18:24,833 --> 01:18:26,043 For the record, 1353 01:18:26,210 --> 01:18:29,713 this is the CVR of US Airways Flight 1549, 1354 01:18:29,880 --> 01:18:32,174 January 15th, 2009. 1355 01:18:32,341 --> 01:18:34,760 Gentlemen, headsets. 1356 01:19:02,037 --> 01:19:03,038 Birds! 1357 01:19:09,920 --> 01:19:11,588 Shit. 1358 01:19:11,922 --> 01:19:13,173 Oh, yeah. 1359 01:19:14,717 --> 01:19:16,385 We got one rolling back. 1360 01:19:19,555 --> 01:19:21,849 We have both of them rolling back. 1361 01:19:26,270 --> 01:19:27,271 Ignition start. 1362 01:19:33,652 --> 01:19:34,945 I'm starting the APU. 1363 01:19:41,618 --> 01:19:43,203 - My aircraft. - Your aircraft. 1364 01:19:43,704 --> 01:19:44,913 Get out the QRH. 1365 01:19:45,080 --> 01:19:46,582 Priority left. 1366 01:19:46,749 --> 01:19:48,083 Loss of thrust on both engines. 1367 01:19:48,375 --> 01:19:50,461 Mayday, mayday, mayday. This is Cactus 1549. 1368 01:19:50,627 --> 01:19:52,588 Hit birds. We've lost thrust on both engines. 1369 01:19:52,755 --> 01:19:54,423 We are turning back towards LaGuardia. 1370 01:19:54,923 --> 01:19:56,234 Okay, you need to return to LaGuardia? 1371 01:19:56,258 --> 01:19:57,926 - Turn left heading 2-2-0. - 2-2-0. 1372 01:19:58,093 --> 01:20:00,512 - Which engine did you lose? - Both. Both engines. 1373 01:20:10,147 --> 01:20:12,250 "If fuel remaining, engine mode, select your ignition." 1374 01:20:12,274 --> 01:20:13,609 - Ignition. - Ignition. 1375 01:20:13,776 --> 01:20:16,153 - Thrust levers, confirm idle. - Idle. 1376 01:20:16,320 --> 01:20:18,739 Airspeed. Optimum relight, 300 knots. 1377 01:20:19,323 --> 01:20:21,742 - We don't have that. - No, we don't. 1378 01:20:23,327 --> 01:20:25,167 Cactus 1549, if we can get it for you, 1379 01:20:25,204 --> 01:20:26,663 do you wanna try to land runway 1-3? 1380 01:20:28,749 --> 01:20:31,085 We are unable. We may end up in the Hudson. 1381 01:20:32,461 --> 01:20:35,255 Emergency electrical power, emergency generator not online. 1382 01:20:35,422 --> 01:20:36,965 Online. 1383 01:20:37,132 --> 01:20:39,927 ATC notified. Squawk 7700. 1384 01:20:40,094 --> 01:20:41,762 Distress message transmit. We did that. 1385 01:20:41,929 --> 01:20:44,807 Cactus 1549, it's gonna be left traffic, runway 3-1. 1386 01:20:45,307 --> 01:20:46,308 Unable. 1387 01:20:46,475 --> 01:20:47,935 Okay. What do you need to land? 1388 01:20:48,102 --> 01:20:49,222 Wind shear. 1389 01:20:49,478 --> 01:20:51,313 FAC 1 off, then on. 1390 01:21:04,660 --> 01:21:06,829 Been 10 seconds, Captain. Come on. 1391 01:21:06,995 --> 01:21:08,205 Talk to me. 1392 01:21:08,372 --> 01:21:09,581 Cactus 1549, 1393 01:21:09,790 --> 01:21:12,626 runway 4's available if you wanna make left traffic to runway 4. 1394 01:21:12,793 --> 01:21:14,273 I don't think we can make any runway. 1395 01:21:14,378 --> 01:21:16,338 Uh, what about over to our right? 1396 01:21:16,505 --> 01:21:18,024 Anything in New Jersey? Maybe Teterboro? 1397 01:21:18,048 --> 01:21:20,128 Okay, yeah. Off your right side is Teterboro airport. 1398 01:21:20,717 --> 01:21:23,345 LaGuardia Departure, got an emergency inbound. 1399 01:21:23,512 --> 01:21:25,198 This is Teterboro tower. Go ahead. 1400 01:21:25,222 --> 01:21:27,182 Cactus 1549 over the GW Bridge. 1401 01:21:27,349 --> 01:21:28,785 Needs to go to the airport right now. 1402 01:21:28,809 --> 01:21:30,060 Check. Does he need assistance? 1403 01:21:30,227 --> 01:21:32,354 Yes. Bird strike. Can I get him in for runway 1? 1404 01:21:39,528 --> 01:21:40,612 Cactus 1549, you wanna 1405 01:21:40,779 --> 01:21:42,419 try and go to Teterboro? 1406 01:21:43,031 --> 01:21:44,471 Obstacle. Obstacle. 1407 01:21:48,203 --> 01:21:49,746 Obstacle. Obstacle. 1408 01:21:51,206 --> 01:21:52,207 Pull up. 1409 01:21:52,374 --> 01:21:53,709 Clear of conflict. 1410 01:21:53,876 --> 01:21:56,637 "No relight after 30 seconds, engine master one and two, confirm off." 1411 01:21:56,712 --> 01:21:57,713 Off. 1412 01:21:58,547 --> 01:22:00,048 "Wait 30 seconds." 1413 01:22:00,215 --> 01:22:01,675 Too low, terrain. 1414 01:22:02,342 --> 01:22:03,427 Too low, terrain. 1415 01:22:04,344 --> 01:22:05,345 Too low, terrain. 1416 01:22:06,013 --> 01:22:07,097 Too low, terrain. 1417 01:22:15,230 --> 01:22:16,732 This is the captain. 1418 01:22:17,357 --> 01:22:18,734 Brace for impact. 1419 01:22:22,070 --> 01:22:23,270 Five hundred. 1420 01:22:30,746 --> 01:22:32,414 Cactus 1549, turn right 2-8-0. 1421 01:22:32,581 --> 01:22:34,124 You can land runway one Teterboro. 1422 01:22:34,291 --> 01:22:35,584 We can't make it. 1423 01:22:35,751 --> 01:22:37,562 Okay. Which runway would you like at Teterboro? 1424 01:22:37,586 --> 01:22:38,879 Go ahead. Try number one. 1425 01:22:39,046 --> 01:22:40,547 Number one. 1426 01:22:40,756 --> 01:22:42,216 No relight. 1427 01:22:43,258 --> 01:22:44,578 We're gonna end up in the Hudson. 1428 01:22:44,718 --> 01:22:45,862 Too low, terrain. 1429 01:22:45,886 --> 01:22:47,406 I'm sorry. Say again, Cactus? 1430 01:22:48,430 --> 01:22:49,790 Too low, terrain. 1431 01:23:00,943 --> 01:23:03,111 All right, let's put the flaps out. Put the flaps out. 1432 01:23:03,278 --> 01:23:04,279 Flaps out. 1433 01:23:04,446 --> 01:23:06,086 Cactus 1549, radar contact lost. 1434 01:23:06,240 --> 01:23:08,951 You also got Newark off your two o'clock in about seven miles. 1435 01:23:09,117 --> 01:23:10,386 Got flaps out. 1436 01:23:10,410 --> 01:23:12,079 Two hundred fifty feet in the air. 1437 01:23:17,709 --> 01:23:19,949 170 knots. Got no power on either one. Try the other one. 1438 01:23:20,087 --> 01:23:21,088 Try the other one. 1439 01:23:21,296 --> 01:23:22,923 1549? Still up? 1440 01:23:23,131 --> 01:23:24,571 One hundred and fifty knots. 1441 01:23:24,925 --> 01:23:27,302 - Got flaps two. You want more? - No. Let's stay at two. 1442 01:23:27,469 --> 01:23:28,947 You got runway 2-9 available at Newark. 1443 01:23:28,971 --> 01:23:30,323 It'll be two o'clock in seven miles. 1444 01:23:30,347 --> 01:23:32,140 You got any ideas? 1445 01:23:32,641 --> 01:23:33,642 Actually not. 1446 01:23:33,809 --> 01:23:35,269 Terrain, terrain. 1447 01:23:35,435 --> 01:23:36,812 Pull up. Pull up. 1448 01:23:37,437 --> 01:23:38,837 Pull up. 1449 01:23:39,606 --> 01:23:40,607 Pull up. 1450 01:23:41,525 --> 01:23:42,526 Pull up. 1451 01:23:43,485 --> 01:23:44,486 Pull up. 1452 01:23:44,987 --> 01:23:45,988 Pull up. 1453 01:23:50,117 --> 01:23:51,368 We're gonna brace. 1454 01:23:51,702 --> 01:23:52,703 Pull up. 1455 01:23:52,953 --> 01:23:53,954 Thirty... 1456 01:23:58,166 --> 01:23:59,167 Twenty... 1457 01:23:59,543 --> 01:24:00,544 Pull up. 1458 01:24:38,707 --> 01:24:41,710 I need to take a quick break. 1459 01:24:55,932 --> 01:24:57,559 What did you think? 1460 01:24:58,685 --> 01:25:01,396 Hearing the CVR just now? 1461 01:25:03,899 --> 01:25:05,734 Let me tell you what I think. 1462 01:25:07,778 --> 01:25:09,363 I'm just so damn proud. 1463 01:25:11,073 --> 01:25:13,909 And you, you were right there, through all that distraction. 1464 01:25:14,076 --> 01:25:15,911 With so much at stake. 1465 01:25:18,455 --> 01:25:20,916 We did this together. We were a team. 1466 01:25:22,918 --> 01:25:24,127 Thanks, Sully. 1467 01:25:24,544 --> 01:25:26,630 - We did our job. - We did our job. 1468 01:25:45,732 --> 01:25:47,734 Hey, you did good. 1469 01:25:48,276 --> 01:25:49,277 All right, folks. 1470 01:25:49,444 --> 01:25:50,963 I'd like to call this hearing back to order. 1471 01:25:50,987 --> 01:25:52,656 If we could settle, please. 1472 01:25:54,616 --> 01:25:56,118 Take your seats. 1473 01:26:02,833 --> 01:26:04,960 That is honestly the first time 1474 01:26:05,127 --> 01:26:06,962 that I have listened to a crash recording 1475 01:26:08,046 --> 01:26:09,631 while actually sitting 1476 01:26:09,798 --> 01:26:11,466 with the captain and the first officer. 1477 01:26:14,219 --> 01:26:15,721 It's extraordinary. 1478 01:26:17,264 --> 01:26:19,766 That was no simulation. 1479 01:26:20,809 --> 01:26:22,185 No, it wasn't. 1480 01:26:23,812 --> 01:26:25,063 Gentlemen, 1481 01:26:25,605 --> 01:26:29,317 I want to inform you that the left engine has been recovered. 1482 01:26:30,277 --> 01:26:32,654 We just received a comprehensive report. 1483 01:26:35,323 --> 01:26:36,992 There was extensive damage 1484 01:26:37,159 --> 01:26:39,661 to both the guide vanes and fan blades of the engine. 1485 01:26:39,828 --> 01:26:42,622 Five compressor blades were fractured 1486 01:26:42,914 --> 01:26:46,835 and eight variable guide vanes missing. 1487 01:26:47,461 --> 01:26:49,254 So, no thrust? 1488 01:26:49,421 --> 01:26:50,505 As you testified, 1489 01:26:51,173 --> 01:26:53,341 it was completely destroyed. 1490 01:26:53,508 --> 01:26:55,677 The ACARS data was wrong. 1491 01:27:00,515 --> 01:27:03,310 I'd like to add something on a personal note. 1492 01:27:03,935 --> 01:27:05,812 I can say with absolute confidence 1493 01:27:05,979 --> 01:27:08,982 that after speaking with the rest of the flight crew, 1494 01:27:09,733 --> 01:27:12,319 with bird experts, aviation engineers, 1495 01:27:12,694 --> 01:27:15,322 after running through every scenario, 1496 01:27:15,489 --> 01:27:17,741 after interviewing each player, 1497 01:27:18,200 --> 01:27:20,660 there is still an "X" in this result 1498 01:27:21,536 --> 01:27:24,206 and it's you, Captain Sullenberger. 1499 01:27:24,372 --> 01:27:29,377 Remove you from the equation, and the math just fails. 1500 01:27:31,046 --> 01:27:32,798 I disagree. 1501 01:27:34,382 --> 01:27:37,219 It wasn't just me. It was all of us. 1502 01:27:37,385 --> 01:27:40,180 It was Jeff and Donna and Sheila and Doreen 1503 01:27:41,014 --> 01:27:44,559 and all of the passengers, the rescue workers, 1504 01:27:44,726 --> 01:27:47,020 air traffic control, 1505 01:27:47,187 --> 01:27:49,564 ferry boat crews and the scuba cops. 1506 01:27:51,691 --> 01:27:53,527 We all did it. 1507 01:27:54,486 --> 01:27:56,571 We survived. 1508 01:27:59,991 --> 01:28:04,079 First Officer Skiles, is there anything you'd like to add? 1509 01:28:05,580 --> 01:28:07,707 Anything you would have done differently 1510 01:28:08,875 --> 01:28:10,544 if you had to do it again? 1511 01:28:11,586 --> 01:28:12,754 Yes. 1512 01:28:13,380 --> 01:28:15,006 I would have done it in July. 1513 01:29:50,685 --> 01:29:52,354 7F. 11F. 1514 01:29:52,520 --> 01:29:53,521 9D. 1515 01:29:53,730 --> 01:29:54,731 1C. 1516 01:29:54,898 --> 01:29:56,858 - 25B. - 26B. 1517 01:29:57,150 --> 01:29:59,194 - 10B. - 9A. 1518 01:29:59,361 --> 01:30:02,280 - 13C. - 21A and B. 1519 01:30:02,864 --> 01:30:04,532 155 is a number, 1520 01:30:05,116 --> 01:30:08,620 but when you can put faces to it 1521 01:30:08,787 --> 01:30:13,124 and not just 155 faces, but the other faces, 1522 01:30:13,291 --> 01:30:17,212 the wives, the daughters, the sons, the fathers, the mothers, the brothers, 1523 01:30:17,712 --> 01:30:19,673 it gets to be a pretty big number pretty quickly. 1524 01:30:20,006 --> 01:30:21,800 This is your captain speaking. 1525 01:30:26,221 --> 01:30:31,393 I think today was as much and as good for me and my crew as it was for you. 1526 01:30:31,726 --> 01:30:36,022 And because of the events of January 15, 2009, 1527 01:30:36,189 --> 01:30:41,653 I'm convinced that we will be joined in our hearts and in our minds forever. 1528 01:31:37,208 --> 01:31:39,377 I am the keeper of the mail. 1529 01:31:40,128 --> 01:31:43,590 So I read when people from across the country write to us. 1530 01:31:43,757 --> 01:31:47,385 And I open the letters that come to our house from your families. 1531 01:31:47,552 --> 01:31:49,137 And I open the Christmas cards. 1532 01:31:49,304 --> 01:31:50,805 So, thank you so much 1533 01:31:50,972 --> 01:31:54,142 for the gratitude that you've expressed to our families 1534 01:31:54,309 --> 01:31:56,644 and the letters and the cards 1535 01:31:56,811 --> 01:32:00,440 because they really do make a difference to us as well. 1536 01:32:00,607 --> 01:32:01,941 So, thank you. 1537 01:35:48,710 --> 01:35:50,711 English