Hudson Hero: Sully’s Ethical Endeavor & Miracle Landing

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the heroic pilot who successfully executed an emergency water landing on the Hudson River, conscientiously informed a library that their borrowed book on professional ethics had been lost when the aircraft submerged. This incredible incident, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” took place on January 15, 2009, when US Airways […]

A British survey concluded that…

A British survey concluded that, in an emergency aircraft evacuation, up to 35% of people admit they would try to take some or all of their belongings with them, despite being instructed not to.

After a British Airways 747 had all 4 engines disabled…

After a British Airways 747 had all 4 engines disabled, the pilot announced it by saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.” 00