Mr Chesley Sullenberger, or “Sully” as he was known, was an airline captain (pilot) for about 30 years. In 2009, he became world famous when he landed his aeroplane in the middle of the Hudson River in New York City. He was forced to make an emergency landing when both of the engines in his aeroplane lost power. Amazingly, all 155 people on board the A320 plane survived the landing. This incredible event became known as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson.’
You can watch a video about it here.
Although Sully must have been scared when the engines lost power, he didn’t show it. Instead he stayed calm, and saved the lives of everyone on board. What a brave man!
Task:
For this activity, we would like to hear about a time when you, or someone you know, was brave like Sully. On your blog, recount a time when you (or someone else you know) did something brave.
Kia Ora Chace,
ReplyDeleteAsthma attacks can be very scary so well done for thinking quickly and going and getting the teacher. Was he okay after his asthma attack? My class was lucky this year that someone from the Asthma Foundation came and talked to us and we learnt a lot about asthma and asthma attacks. Did you know that during an asthma attack, your airways almost close! That’s why someone having an asthma attack feels like they can’t breathe. It is important to tell them to keep calm thought because if they panic it makes it feel worse.
Keep up the awesome mahi!
Blog ya later,
Dani