Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot, shares Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, shared Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  “It is early stage. For now, this means a name may not come easily to me, I forget a story I have recently told, or I don’t sleep as well, … Read more

Sully Sullenberger, ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, says he has Alzheimer’s disease

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired pilot who successfully landed a commercial airliner filled with passengers on the Hudson River after the plane lost thrust in both engines, announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It is early stage. … Read more