Below is a clear timeline of the key events (all times are Eastern Daylight Time). 7:59 AM – American Airlines Flight 11 (Boston to Los Angeles) takes off with 92 people aboard. Five hijackers are on board.
– United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board. 9 11 timeline
– For the first time in history, the FAA grounds all civilian aircraft over the continental U.S. All incoming international flights are diverted to Canada. Below is a clear timeline of the key
– 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. – United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los
– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.