What took down Sully's plane?
What took down Sully's plane? The bird strike severely damaged both of the aircraft's engines, causing them to fail. While first officer Jeffrey Bruce Jeff Skiles began configuring an engine restart, Captain Sully glided the plane to a safe landing spot. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Did Sully ever fly again?
Capt. Sully returned briefly to flying for US Airways several months after his famous flight, and retired from the airline business later in 2009, landing a lucrative book deal and speaking engagements.