Survivors mark the five years ago anniversary of the `` Miracle on the Hudson '' landing . After his last flight from Fort Lauderdale , Florida , to Charlotte , North Carolina , in March 2010 , Sullenberger said he was `` chosen by circumstance '' to be a spokesman for the aviation industry and plans to work independently in that role . Survivors reunited with rescuers for `` toast to life '' Flight 1549 was forced to land in Hudson after geese damaged engines .
Survivors mark the five years ago anniversary of the `` Miracle on the Hudson '' landing . Survivors reunited with rescuers for `` toast to life '' Flight 1549 was forced to land in Hudson after geese damaged engines .