Movie facts
When was the film released?
2016
When did this emergency landing happen?
January, 2009
What condition was the forward cargo door in after the crash?
The forward cargo door was in good condition and undeformed.
What types of damage did the left side of the forward fuselage sustain?
The left side of the forward fuselage had numerous gouges, scrapes, and dents, and the fuselage skin was punctured.
What parts of the tail remained attached to the airplane?
The horizontal and vertical stabilizers and portions of the movable control surfaces remained attached to the airplane.
Who stars as Sullenberger?
Tom Hanks
How many lives were saved?
155 (150 passengers + 5 crew)
What happened to the aft cargo door handle?
The aft cargo door handle was fractured into multiple pieces.
Where was most of the water impact damage observed?
Most of the water impact damage was observed on the aft fuselage.
What was the position of the nose and main landing gear?
The nose and main landing gear were in the up-and-locked position.
Who directed the film?
Clint Eastwood
How many minutes did US Airways Flight 1549 had spent in the air when the accident happened?
3 minutes
What was the state of the cabin after the crash?
The cabin was intact, and no crew or passenger seats were dislodged.
What happened to the lower left side of the rear fuselage?
What happened to the lower left side of the rear fuselage?
Was there any evidence of an in-flight or post-crash fire?
No evidence of an in-flight or post-crash fire was found.
'Sully' is the director's second shortest film. How long is it?
96 minutes
How long was the plane in the air?
The plane, which was bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, was in the air for approximately five minutes and twenty seconds after taking off and crash landing in the Hudson River.
Which passenger door was twisted and could not be closed?
The right, forward passenger door was twisted and could not be closed.
What was the condition of the crossbeams from FR66 aft?
The crossbeams from FR66 aft were sheared.
What happened to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers?
The horizontal and vertical stabilizers remained attached to the airplane.
What was the budget for 'Sully'?
$ 60 million
How much experience did Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger have as a pilot?
42 years (He was born in 1951, he learnt to fly at the age of 16.)
What was the condition of the tie rods in the right, forward passenger door?
Two tie rods in the right, forward passenger door had separated.
How was the main cabin floor affected by the crash?
Three areas of the main cabin floor were damaged, and the floor was fractured and buckled upward.
What was the condition of the movable control surfaces?
Portions of the movable control surfaces remained attached to the airplane.