9/11 Voices From The Air - Documentary
Banijay History・23 minutes read
Air traffic controllers in Boston face chaos and confusion as multiple planes are hijacked and flown into buildings on September 11th. The lack of communication, delays in response, and unpreparedness of air defense and civil aviation administration are revealed as the tragic events unfold.
Insights
- Air traffic controllers faced challenges in locating and controlling hijacked aircraft on September 11th, leading to confusion and delays in response efforts.
- The events of 9/11 highlighted significant communication issues between different agencies and departments, hindering coordinated responses and contributing to the tragic outcomes of the day.
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Recent questions
What happened to American Airlines Flight 11?
It was hijacked and flown into the North Tower.
How did air traffic controllers respond to the hijackings?
They struggled to locate the hijacked planes.
What was the fate of United Airlines Flight 175?
It crashed into a building in New York City.
How did the military respond to the hijackings?
They were called in to help but faced communication issues.
What happened to United Airlines Flight 93?
It crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to retake control.
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Summary
00:00
"9/11 Hijackings: Chaos in Boston Skies"
- Air traffic controllers in Boston start their busy day guiding aircraft across the country using airways similar to roadways.
- American Airlines Flight 11, headed to Los Angeles, loses contact with the cockpit 13 minutes into the flight, causing concern for controllers.
- Flight attendant Betty Ong from American 11 reports a hijacking by five men who have taken control of the cockpit.
- The hijackers of American 11 deviate from the flight plan, turning south towards New York City.
- Ben Sliney, in charge of the FAA's operations floor, learns of a possible hijacking out of Boston on his first day.
- Air traffic control struggles to locate American 11, leading to confusion and a lack of control over the aircraft's actions.
- The military is called in to help with the hijacking situation, but communication issues arise due to technical jargon differences.
- American 11 is flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center by hijacker Mohammed Atta, causing chaos and disbelief.
- United Airlines Flight 175, also hijacked, changes its transponder code and starts climbing rapidly, raising concerns for air traffic controllers.
- American Airlines Flight 77, en route from Washington to Los Angeles, also stops responding, indicating another potential hijacking.
26:56
9/11 Attacks: Chaos and Tragedy Unfold
- American Airlines flight 77 deviates from its flight plan in New York, causing concern among controllers.
- United 175 descends rapidly into the city, alarming controllers due to its unusual speed of descent.
- United 175 crashes into a building, leaving a lasting impact on witnesses.
- Air defense jets are delayed in reaching New York and head to the wrong city, Washington, D.C.
- Confusion reigns in Boston Center as reports conflict about the first plane hitting the towers.
- United 93, the final hijacked aircraft, is about to complete the terrorists' plan of attack.
- United 93 crashes in Pennsylvania after passengers attempt to retake control, revealing the chaos and unpreparedness of air defense and civil aviation administration on September 11th, 2001.
