Flight 93 hijack: How the fourth aircraft missed its target during 9/11 attacks, story of courage by American passengers
1 year, 6 months ago

Flight 93 hijack: How the fourth aircraft missed its target during 9/11 attacks, story of courage by American passengers

Hindustan Times  

Every year on September 11, the world remembers the horrific terrorist attacks that shook the United States and led to the death of nearly 3,000 people. On the anniversary of 9/11 attacks, the world also remembers United Airlines Flight 93 which was the fourth aircraft under the seize of terrorists on the same day. Here is how the passengers and crew of Flight 93 prevented a likely attack on United States Capitol Building, where the country's legislators were in session. In due course of time at 10:03 a.m, the terrorists crashed Flight 93 into an empty field in the Pennsylvania countryside outside of Shanksville, PA. All occupants of the plane including the passengers got killed. As per the flight data recorder, recovered evidences and responses to interrogations, it was revealed that the United States Capitol Building was likely the intended target of the terrorists.

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9/11 Terror Attacks: Looking back at the ‘1 hour and 40 minutes’ that haunts US till date
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9/11 Terror Attacks: Looking back at the ‘1 hour and 40 minutes’ that haunts US till date

Live Mint  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Man Recalls Lucky 9/11 Escape After Colleague's Advise, Fires Her Later Over Bad Performance

News 18  

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Suspicious passengers, box cutters and an argument: Was there really a fifth 9/11 plane that never took off?
1 year, 6 months ago

Suspicious passengers, box cutters and an argument: Was there really a fifth 9/11 plane that never took off?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hence, it still had not taken off when …

Air steward believes her plane was intended to be FIFTH 9/11 terrorist jet
2 years ago

Air steward believes her plane was intended to be FIFTH 9/11 terrorist jet

Daily Mail  

An air steward working on a flight waiting to take off on 9/11 told FBI investigators there were six suspicious people on her plane, and believes her jet was intended as a fifth plane in the terror attack. Sandy Thorngren, a flight attendant on United 23, said she told the FBI that there were six suspicious passengers onboard the plane …

'America is under attack': When White House chief of staff whispered to George W. Bush on 9/11
3 years, 6 months ago

'America is under attack': When White House chief of staff whispered to George W. Bush on 9/11

Hindustan Times  

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Pentagon survivors recall horror of 9/11 attack, reflect on war
3 years, 6 months ago

Pentagon survivors recall horror of 9/11 attack, reflect on war

Al Jazeera  

Twenty-nine people inside the Pentagon were killed when Flight 77 carrying 64 including five hijackers crashed into it. “It was just a beautiful, normal day coming to work at the Pentagon.” said Army Colonel Marilyn Wills, a congressional affairs officer who was sitting at a conference table in a meeting when a commercial airliner struck the Pentagon. “I walked down …

Op-Ed: Just imagine if that 4th airliner had hit the Capitol
3 years, 6 months ago

Op-Ed: Just imagine if that 4th airliner had hit the Capitol

LA Times  

The events of Jan. 6 delivered a profound shock to the American psyche. On Sept. 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center towers fell and the Pentagon was attacked, Al Qaeda terrorists also targeted the seat of government, most likely the U.S. Capitol. The story of the valiant revolt of Flight 93’s passengers, ending in its crash in a rural …

How 9/11 Changed the World & America-Pakistan-India Trilateral
5 years, 6 months ago

How 9/11 Changed the World & America-Pakistan-India Trilateral

The Quint  

On that sparkling morning, they carried chemical sprays, utility knives and box-cutters through airport security. And when they broke into the cockpits mid-flight to hijack the aircraft, only one team faced enough resistance to prevent it from reaching its target. The other aircraft struck their targets with sickening precision, abetted by an alarming lack of communication and coordination among US …

How 9/11 Changed the World & America-Pakistan-India Trilateral
5 years, 6 months ago

How 9/11 Changed the World & America-Pakistan-India Trilateral

The Quint  

On that sparkling morning, they carried chemical sprays, utility knives and box-cutters through airport security. And when they broke into the cockpits mid-flight to hijack the aircraft, only one team faced enough resistance to prevent it from reaching its target. The other aircraft struck their targets with sickening precision, abetted by an alarming lack of communication and coordination among US …

9/11 attacks: Air traffic controllers reveal horror of day in book detailing graphic accounts
5 years, 6 months ago

9/11 attacks: Air traffic controllers reveal horror of day in book detailing graphic accounts

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The plane’s being hijacked.” The pilots on United 175 also heard Atta’s commands, and reported to New York air-traffic control: …

September 11 attacks: The 102 minutes that changed America
8 years, 6 months ago

September 11 attacks: The 102 minutes that changed America

Firstpost  

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September 11 Terror Attacks Fast Facts
11 years, 7 months ago

September 11 Terror Attacks Fast Facts

CNN  

Here is a look at the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. ET - American Airlines Flight 11 strikes the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. ET - United Airlines Flight 175 strikes the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. August 7, 2017 - The New York City medical examiner's …

Landing gear believed to be from 9/11 jet found near N.Y. site
11 years, 10 months ago

Landing gear believed to be from 9/11 jet found near N.Y. site

LA Times  

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Terrorists attack America
12 years, 11 months ago

Terrorists attack America

China Daily  

STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION – American history in VOA Special English. "A plane has crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center." NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHER: "The World Trade Center Tower Number One is on fire. Can you see a guy at about four thousand feet, about five east of the …

Terrorists attack America
12 years, 11 months ago

Terrorists attack America

China Daily  

STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION – American history in VOA Special English. "A plane has crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center." NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHER: "The World Trade Center Tower Number One is on fire. Can you see a guy at about four thousand feet, about five east of the …

Words and their stories: voices from 9-11 tell story of fast-moving events
13 years, 6 months ago

Words and their stories: voices from 9-11 tell story of fast-moving events

China Daily  

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9•11事件被劫持飞机残骸在华盛顿展出
13 years, 6 months ago

9•11事件被劫持飞机残骸在华盛顿展出

China Daily  

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