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Which type of aircraft was Flight 93?
Which type of aircraft was Flight 93?
How many crew members were assigned to Flight 93?
How many crew members were assigned to Flight 93?
Why were the terrorists targeting domestic flights with few passengers?
Why were the terrorists targeting domestic flights with few passengers?
Which hijacked plane struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center?
Which hijacked plane struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center?
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What time did the Federal Aviation Administration order all aircraft to land at the nearest airport?
What time did the Federal Aviation Administration order all aircraft to land at the nearest airport?
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What was the terrorists' intended target for Flight 93?
What was the terrorists' intended target for Flight 93?
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How far was Flight 93 from Washington, D.C. when it crashed?
How far was Flight 93 from Washington, D.C. when it crashed?
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Study Notes
Flight 93 Overview
- Flight 93 was a Boeing 757-223 aircraft.
- Assigned crew consisted of 7 members.
Targeting Domestic Flights
- Terrorists favored domestic flights with fewer passengers to minimize potential resistance.
- Flights with smaller passenger loads were easier to hijack and control.
Other Hijacked Planes
- American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
- United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
FAA Orders
- The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all aircraft to land at the nearest airport at 9:45 AM on September 11, 2001.
Flight 93's Intended Target
- The intended target for Flight 93 was the U.S. Capitol building.
Flight 93's Crash Location
- Flight 93 crashed approximately 20 minutes flying time from Washington, D.C.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the heroic actions of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Learn about the passengers' brave efforts to prevent further devastation in this tragic event.
