EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
September U, 3001. '
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
September 12,2001
On September 11,2001, several commercial air carrier incidents, believed to be terrorist-
related, occurred in various locations in the United States. As numerous U.S. passenger
air carriers were involved, this has impacted many passengers as well as numerous
persons on the ground in these various crash sites. The following is a summary of the
events, which have occurred:
American Airlines Flight 11, departed today from Boston Logan International Airport
(BOS), bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The aircraft type was a
Boeing 767-200 with eighty-one passengers, nine flight attendants and two crew hi the
cockpit, which totaled 92 persons on this flight. At approximately 9:18 a.m., it was
reported that the two crew members in the cockpit were stabbed. The flight then
descended with no communication from the flight crew members. The American
Airlines FAA Principal Security Inspector (PSI) was notified by Suzanne Clark of
American Airlines Corporate Headquarters, that an on board flight attendant contacted
American Airlines Operations Center and informed that a passenger located in seat 10B
shot and killed a passenger in seat 9B at 9:20 am. The passenger killed was Daniel
Lewin, shot by passenger Satam Al Suqami. One bullet was reported to have been fired.
The flight headed in the direction of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). At
9:25 a,m., this flight crashed directly into one of the towers at the World Trade Center.
At 11:26 a.m., a passenger manifest was obtained. The status of any selectees is as yet
undetermined.
United Airlines Flight 93 departed this morning, from Newark International Airport
(EWR) bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The aircraft type is Boeing
757, confirmation pending. The flight consisted of thirty-eight passengers, two pilots and
five crew members, which totaled 45 persons on this flight. Two selectee passengers
(Christine Adams and Nicole Miller) were boarded on this flight with no unusual
behavior noted per the air carrier personnel and screeners. No cargo was on board this
flight One unit load device (ULD), was on board containing 1,510 pounds of U.S. mail.
At 9:42 a.m., there was a report of a bomb threat on board this flight Passengers'
screams were heard in the cabin. At 10:05 a.m., the Dlinois State Police received a 9-1-1
telephone call from a passenger on that flight, who reported three hijackers were on board
withfcnives and reportedly made a bomb threat. The three hijackers wcrereported to be
rushing to the cockpit area. At 10:12 a,m., the flight crashed near Sommerset, PA. This
location is approximately 70-90 miles from Pittsburgh near Route 30.
United Airlines Flight 175, departed from Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS),
bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This aircraft type was a Boeing 767.
There were no selectee passengers on this flight. The flight consisted of nine crew
members and forty-seven passengers, which totaled fifty-six persons on this flight. At
9:30 aon., radar contact with FAA air traffic control was lost. At 9:43 a.m., United »
Airlines reported that one flight attendant was stabbed and two crew members were --' O
killed. This flight crashed directly into the second World Trade Center Tower. ^-^ :>
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Post-Event Activities:
Boston Civil Aviation Security Field Office (CASFO): Boston Federal Security Manager
(FSM) and CASFO continue to meet with air carrier station personnel to address
screening performance. Soon after hijacking, CASIFO personnel tested the screening
equipment at the screening checkpoints at issue:
The FBI retains possession of all operational records and daily logs. An agent has been
made available to the FBI to assist where necessary.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
September 12,2001
On September 11,2001, several commercial air carrier incidents, believed to be terrorist-
related, occurred in various locations in the United States. As numerous U.S. passenger
air carriers were involved, this has impacted many passengers as well as numerous
persons on the ground in these various crash sites. The following is a summary of the
events, which have occurred:
American Airlines Flight 11, departed today from Boston Logan International Airport
(BOS), bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The aircraft type was a
Boeing 767-200 with eighty-one passengers, nine flight attendants and two crew hi the
cockpit, which totaled 92 persons on this flight. At approximately 9:18 a.m., it was
reported that the two crew members in the cockpit were stabbed The flight then
descended with no communication from the flight crew members. The American
Airlines FAA Principal Security Inspector (PSI) was notified by Suzanne Clark of
American Airlines Corporate Headquarters, that an on board flight attendant contacted
American Airlines Operations Center and informed that a passenger located in seat 10B
shot and killed a passenger in seat 9B at 9:20 a.m. The passenger killed was Daniel
Lewin, shot by passenger Satam Al Suqami. One bullet was reported to have been fired
The flight headed hi the direction of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). At
9:25 ajn., this flight crashed directly into one of the towers at the World Trade Center.
At 11:26 a.m., a passenger manifest was obtained. The status of any selectees is as yet
undetermined.
United Airlines Flight 93 departed this morning, from Newark International Airport
(EWR) bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The aircraft type is Boeing
757, confirmation pending. The flight consisted of thirty-eight passengers, two pilots and
five crew members, which totaled 45 persons on this flight. Two selectee passengers
(Christine Adams and Nicole Miller) were boarded on this flight with no unusual
behavior noted per the air carrier personnel and screeners. No cargo was on board this
flight One unit load device (ULD), was on board containing 1,510 pounds of U.S. mail.
At 9:42 a.m., there was a report of a bomb threat on board this flight. Passengers'
screams were heard in the cabin. At 10:05 a.m., the Illinois State Police received a 9-1-1
telephone call from a passenger on that flight, who reported three hijackers were on board
with knives and reportedly made a bomb threat. The three hijackers were reported to be
rushing to the cockpit area. At 10:12 a.m., the flight crashed near Sommerset, PA. This
location is approximately 70-90 miles from Pittsburgh near Route 30.
United Airlines Flight 175, departed from Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS),
bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This aircraft type was a Boeing 767.
There were no selectee passengers on this flight. The flight consisted of nine crew <
members and forty-seven passengers, which totaled fifty-six persons on this flight. At
9:30 a.m., radar contact with FAA air traffic control was lost. At 9:43 a.m., United
Airlines reported that one flight attendant was stabbed and two crew members were
killed This flight crashed directly into the second World Trade Center Tower.
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American Airlines Flight 77, departed Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD),
destined for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This flight departed Gate D26 of
the IAD mid-field terminal at 8:09 am, and was airborne at 8:21 ajn. The aircraft type
was a Boeing 757. Number of selectee passengers is unknown at this time; ramp
personnel noticed two selectee checked bags on the ramp. One non-selectee passenger
(Thomas Havenner) did not board due to confusion of gate location. This flight consisted
of fifty-three passengers and seven flight crew members, which totaled sixty persons on
this flight. There was no cargo being transported on this aircraft. 1,789 pounds of U.S.
mail was on board. There were a total of thirty-five checked bags. It is presumed that
this flight crashed into the Pentagon located in Washington, D.C. at approximately 10:06
a.m.
Post-Event Activities:
Boston Civil Aviation Security Field Office (CASFO): Boston Federal Security
Manager (FSM) and CASFO continue to meet with air carrier station personnel to
address screening performance. Soon after hijacking, CASFO personnel tested the
screening equipment at the screening checkpoints at issue:
The FBI retains possession of all operational records and daily logs. An agent has been
made available to the FBI to assist where necessary.
Newark CASFU: CASFU personnel tested the screening equipment at the screening
checkpoints at issue:
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9/11 Classified Information
The FBI is leading the investigation. The FBI is not coordinating their activities with the
FAA.
The CASFU is in possession of screening training records, and a list of screeners that
were on duty.
Washington Dulles CASFO: The CASFO is working wholly in tandem with the FBI.
All interviews and record reviews are being jointly conducted with this agency.
The East Security Checkpoint and the West Security Checkpoint were the only passenger
and carry-on baggage checkpoints for the processing of American Airlines Flight 77.
Both of these checkpoints are operated by United Airlines, under the contracting
agreement with Argenbright Security Company. The daily equipment logs for the X-ray
and metal detector units for these two checkpoints have been reviewed and have been
found satisfactory. | "
Argenbright screener training records have not indicated any discrepancies. Full
confirmation of this is still pending.
A CASFO agent has reviewed the CCTV camera tapes for these checkpoint activities,
and no unusual behavior or screener discrepancies have been noted. The filming is of fair
quality. The FAA CASFO has copies of these tapes.
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