9/11: Minute by Minute | Full Film

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Terrorist attacks hijack planes on September 11, 2001, crashing into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, prompting a national emergency and a vow from President Bush to find the perpetrators.

Insights

  • Hijackers armed with box cutters take control of American Airlines flights 11 and 175, leading to a series of tragic events on September 11, 2001.
  • Despite the devastating terrorist attacks on 9/11, America's resilience is highlighted as President Bush vows to pursue the perpetrators, demonstrating the nation's unwavering commitment to justice and security.

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Recent questions

  • What happened during the September 11 attacks?

    The September 11 attacks involved hijackers taking control of American Airlines flights 11 and 175 armed with box cutters and knives. They crashed the planes into the World Trade Center, leading to a national emergency.

  • How did Flight 11 and Flight 175 differ?

    Flight 11 took off from Boston with 92 people on board, while Flight 175, carrying 65 individuals, was delayed. Flight 11 was hijacked first and crashed into the North Tower, while Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower.

  • What was the response to the hijackings?

    Military intervention was requested as Flight 11 headed towards New York City, with fighter pilots placed on Battle Stations. President Bush addressed the nation, vowing to hunt down those responsible for the attacks.

  • How did the passengers of Flight 93 react?

    The passengers of Flight 93 planned a counterattack against the hijackers, resulting in the plane crashing in Pennsylvania. Their bravery prevented further devastation.

  • What were the immediate consequences of the attacks?

    The attacks led to a national state of emergency, a full-scale investigation, and a ban on all civilian aircraft takeoffs in the United States. The World Trade Center collapsed, causing a significant loss of life and initiating rescue efforts.

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Summary

00:00

9/11: America's Resilience Amid Terror Attacks

  • Terrorist attacks cannot shake America's foundation, as seen on September 11, 2001.
  • Hijackers board American Airlines flights 11 and 175 armed with box cutters and knives.
  • Flight 11, with 92 people on board, takes off from Boston, while Flight 175, carrying 65 individuals, is delayed.
  • Hijackers gain control of Flight 11, stabbing a flight attendant and spraying mace.
  • Flight attendant Betty Ang notifies American Airlines of the hijacking on Flight 11.
  • The transponder signal for Flight 11 is turned off, causing uncertainty in tracking the plane.
  • Flight 11 changes course drastically, heading south towards New York City.
  • Flight 175 reaches cruising altitude, unaware of the danger, while Flight 11 takes a severe nosedive.
  • Military intervention is requested as Flight 11 heads towards New York, with fighter pilots placed on Battle Stations.
  • Contact with Flight 175 is lost, marking the last communication with the hijacked aircraft.

22:03

Terrorist attacks lead to tragic plane crashes.

  • Hijackers force passengers and crew to the rear of the aircraft while two enter the cockpit and murder the pilots.
  • Air traffic controllers struggle to locate United 175 and communicate with other aircraft in the area.
  • Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at high speed, leading to a devastating impact.
  • The burning jet fuel from the crash spreads through the building, causing extensive damage.
  • Two fighter jets are scrambled to intercept the already crashed jetliner, but they are too late.
  • Flight 175's transponder changes code twice, indicating a problem on board.
  • Flight 175 descends rapidly and heads towards Lower Manhattan, leading to a collision course with the South Tower.
  • Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower, causing a massive explosion and significant damage.
  • President Bush continues reading to a class of children after learning of the attacks, unaware of the full extent of the situation.
  • FAA orders a national ground stop, banning all civilian aircraft from takeoff in the United States.

43:17

9/11 Attacks: Terror, Tragedy, and Heroism

  • Two airplanes crash into the World Trade Center in a terrorist attack, prompting a full-scale investigation.
  • Flight controllers in Cleveland overhear communications from Flight 93, indicating a descent and unusual noises.
  • Flight 77 deviates from its course, goes dark, and eventually crashes into the Pentagon.
  • Controllers lose contact with Flight 77, leading to confusion and attempts to locate the aircraft.
  • Flight 77 hits the Pentagon, causing casualties and initiating rescue efforts.
  • The White House and the Pentagon are hit in terrorist attacks, leading to a national state of emergency.
  • Flight 93 passengers plan a counterattack against the hijackers, resulting in the plane crashing in Pennsylvania.
  • The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses, leading to a significant loss of life and rescue efforts.
  • President Bush addresses the nation, vowing to hunt down those responsible for the attacks, suspected to be Osama bin Laden.
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