As an airline pilot, I was anxious to watch Sully. Finally, I could attend an aviation movie without my wife having to bear witness to eye-rolling and corrective commentary.
An Airline Pilot Evaluates ‘Sully’
Key Takeaways:
- The movie "Sully" was praised for its largely accurate depiction of pilot professionalism and cockpit procedures but took significant creative liberties with post-emergency events.
- The film inaccurately demonized the NTSB, which in reality was supportive; the pilots' true challenges were self-doubt and post-traumatic stress.
- The actual cockpit during the emergency was a chaotic environment filled with alarms and required manual checklists, a stark contrast to the movie's quieter portrayal.
- Key discrepancies include a compressed investigation timeline, and both pilots actively assisting passengers on the wings after the ditching, not just Sully.
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