Sully's Challenge: "Miracle on the Hudson" (eBook)

Official Investigation & Full Report of the Federal Agency

National Transportation Safety Board (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
154 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774997-4 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Sully's Challenge: Miracle on the Hudson,' the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presents a meticulous examination of the extraordinary incident where Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles successfully conducted an emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549. This probing narrative not only details the harrowing moments and decisions facing the pilots but also provides insight into aviation safety, emergency response mechanics, and human factors under duress. Enhanced by transcripts and a literary approach that marries technical precision with the dramatic unfolding of events, the work encapsulates a tale of survival and professionalism. It is a unique addition to the library of aviation literature, situating itself in the intersection of investigative reporting, technical analysis, and heroic storytelling. The NTSB's literary context adds a layer of scholarly acumen to the recounting of the January 15, 2009 event, ensuring that the book transcends mere narrative to serve as a seminal text in the field of aviation safety studies. The National Transportation Safety Board, as the author, brings to this book an unparalleled depth of investigative expertise and commitment to transportation safety. The agency's exhaustive approach to dissecting the 'Miracle on the Hudson' offers an authoritative perspective on the factors that led to the successful ditching and subsequent rescue. Drawing from the collective knowledge and experience within the NTSB, the book encapsulates a thorough exploration of the interplay between human performance, aircraft capabilities, and environmental conditions. This incident, and the resulting book, likely stem from the NTSB's ongoing mission to understand and improve safety procedures, ensuring that the lessons gleaned from Flight 1549 have a lasting impact on aviation protocols. 'Sully's Challenge: Miracle on the Hudson' is recommended for readers interested in aviation, emergency management, and inspirational stories of crisis leadership. Scholars, professionals, and lay readers alike will find value in the exhaustive analysis and gripping account of a moment where expertise and decisiveness combined to avert tragedy. This book will most appeal to those seeking to understand the complexities of emergency aviation scenarios and the importance of preparedness and training. It is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to triumph over crisis and a vital read for anyone invested in the ongoing conversation about safety in an increasingly complex world.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Luftfahrt / Raumfahrt
• Schlagworte: 35 Miles from Shore • accident • aircraft accident report • airplane emergency landing • airport • Air traffic control • aviation heroism • Chesley Sullenberger • Flight 232 • flight safety investigation • Highest Duty • Hudson River landing • Miracle on the Hudson book • NTSB aviation reports • pilot expertise • Safety • Spaceman • The Crash Detectives • The Genius of Birds • The Miracle Morning