To mark the anniversary , Sullenberger , First Officer Jeffrey Skiles and several passengers of the 150 who were on the plane were reunited with members of the ferry crews who rescued them on January 15 , 2009 . Survivors mark the one - year anniversary of the ` ` Miracle on the Hudson '' landing . They met with friends for ` ` back to life '' Flight 1549 was forced to land in Hudson River after geese damaged engines .
Survivors mark the one - year anniversary of the ` ` Miracle on the Hudson '' landing . They met with friends for ` ` back to life '' Flight 1549 was forced to land in Hudson River after geese damaged engines .