United States
On January 15, 2009, U.S. Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River after a bird strike disabled both engines shortly after takeoff. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles executed a controlled ditching, and all 155 people aboard survived. The event was widely covered as a dramatic success in crisis management and pilot skill. It triggered reviews of airline safety protocols, bird strike mitigation, and crew training. The incident remains a case study in aviation and emergency planning.
