Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III is an American professional known for working as an airline pilot / captain at US Airways.
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Breakthrough:Successfully ditching US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River with no loss of life in 2009
10 Quick Facts About Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III
- Full Name: Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III
- Nationality: American
- Known For: Military / Security and Other (Famous Person)
- Date of Birth: January 23, 1951
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Denison, Texas
- Popular As: Sully Sullenberger
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III Age
Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III is about 75 years old as of 2026. Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III was born in 1951.
Education
He attended United States Air Force Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science.
- United States Air Force Academy
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Period: 1973
Career & Work
Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III's career includes professional roles with US Airways.
Organization: US Airways
Role: Airline Pilot / Captain
Period: 1980–2010
Details: Former US Air Force fighter pilot; famous for the Miracle on the Hudson emergency landing of Flight 1549 in 2009
Rise to Fame
Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III gained public attention through Successfully ditching US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River with no loss of life.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III
- Popular As: Sully Sullenberger
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 23, 1951
- Age: 75
- Birthday: January 23
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Denison, Texas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
