The successful ditching of the stricken aircraft in the Hudson River, without a single loss of life among the 155 people on board, was an extraordinary feat of airmanship.
Her new book, Swell, interweaves her own story with a history of female pioneers who accomplished remarkable feats and paved the way for future generations.
Stakes are high this World Cup because 2026 represents the last chance at glory for a whole generation of football stars and a passing of the torch to the next.