– Five stories of the Pentagon collapse due to fire and damage. Aftermath & Immediate Response 12:16 PM – All commercial air traffic in the U.S. is successfully grounded. Over 4,500 flights are diverted or canceled.
– United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board. 9 11 timeline
– President George W. Bush, visiting an elementary school in Florida, is informed of the second crash. He remains seated for several minutes, reading “The Pet Goat” with students. – Five stories of the Pentagon collapse due
– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board. Over 4,500 flights are diverted or canceled
– The White House and U.S. Capitol are evacuated. The Collapses & The Passengers Who Fought Back 9:59 AM – The South Tower collapses just 56 minutes after being hit. Over 800 civilians and first responders are killed instantly.
– The North Tower collapses after burning for 102 minutes. Debris and dust clouds engulf Lower Manhattan.
We remember those lost, those who survived, and those who rushed to help.