9/11 Everything To Know About The Incident

9/11 Everything To Know About The Incident

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in history. This tragic event not only reshaped global politics but also had a profound impact on security measures worldwide.

Timeline of Events

Early Morning Preparations

• 5:45 AM: Hijackers pass through security in Portland, Maine, and board a flight to Boston, where they connect to American Airlines Flight 11¹.

First Attack

• 7:59 AM: American Airlines Flight 11 takes off from Boston, heading to Los Angeles with 92 passengers and crew on board¹.
• 8:46 AM: Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, hitting floors 93 through 99. This impact also instantly kills everyone on board and many within the building¹.

Second Attack

• 8:14 AM: United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Boston, also heading to Los Angeles with 65 passengers and crew on board¹.
• 9:03 AM: Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, hitting floors 77 through 85. The impact and subsequent explosion kill everyone on board and also hundreds inside the building¹.

Third Attack

• 8:20 AM: American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Washington Dulles International Airport, heading to Los Angeles with 64 passengers and crew on board¹.
• Also at 9:37 AM: Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, killing all on board and 125 military and civilian personnel inside the building¹.

Fourth Attack

• 8:42 AM: United Airlines Flight 93 takes off from Newark International Airport, heading to San Francisco with 44 passengers and crew on board¹.
• 10:03 AM: Flight 93 crashes into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers attempt to overpower the hijackers. The intended target is believed to have been either the White House or the U.S. Capitol¹.

Immediate Aftermath

Collapse of the Towers

• 9:59 AM: The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses after burning for 56 minutes¹.
• Also at 10:28 AM: The North Tower collapses after burning for 102 minutes¹.

Impact and Aftermath

The attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people, including passengers, first responders, and civilians³. The collapse of the Twin Towers caused massive destruction and also led to significant changes in U.S. and global security policies.

Global Response

In response to the attacks, the United States launched the War on Terror, leading to military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The attacks also prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of stricter aviation security measures⁴.

Remembering 9/11

Every year, memorials and ceremonies are held. To honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Also serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the resilience of the human spirit.

The 9/11 attacks were a turning point in modern history. Also highlighting the need for global cooperation in combating terrorism. As we remember the victims, we also recognize the enduring impact of this tragic day on our world.