Highest Duty

Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger recounts the extraordinary emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, an event he attributes not to a miracle, but to decades of rigorous training and experience. This memoir delves into the formative experiences of his life, from his Texas boyhood and early flying lessons to his military service and career as a commercial pilot. Sully shares the profound lessons learned, particularly the responsibility a commander holds for those in their care, which guided him through the crisis and continues to shape his life.