Sully’s ride takes last ride
June 7, 2011 by Mike Collins
Sully's Airbus makes its way west.
The US Airways Airbus A320 that Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger ditched successfully in the Hudson River Jan. 15, 2009–when both engines failed after ingesting a flock of Canada geese–is making its last journey. And this time, it’s a road trip.
The airliner’s 120-foot-long fuselage is being trucked to the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C., following a circuitous route dictated by low bridges along Interstate 95. It’s heading west on I-70 and I-68, and then will head south on I-79 and I-77. Goes to show that GPS direct is not always the best route to file.
The airliner left Harrison, N.J., on June 4. The oversized load (the wings and tail were moved separately) is being hauled by J. Supor and Son Trucking and Rigging, which also helped to lift the aircraft from the water following the “Miracle on the Hudson” landing. Although the schedule is subject to change, the jet should arrive in Charlotte sometime Friday.
You can follow the progress of the unusual movement online, and the airplane also has a Facebook page.
July 20th, 2011 at 11:17 am
An aeroplane is moving on a truck, is truck engine more powerful that this aeroplane.
Lols just kidding. But once again how will an aeroplane feel about a road trip
August 8th, 2011 at 3:27 am
lol…. I have seen it for the first time, an air bus is travelling on a road truck… Ha ha ha…. Its nice to see. But why you said its last ride?
September 27th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
The airplane has a facebook page – omg – I am planning to visit Carolinas Aviation Museum, I’ll tell you if the plane made the journey in good condition ^^