Who was the pilot of Flight 93 on 9 11?
| LeRoy Homer Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 36) Shanksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Terrorist attack |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | First officer of United Airlines Flight 93 |
What happened to Flight 93 Todd Beamer?
Todd Morgan Beamer (November 24, 1968 – September 11, 2001) was an American passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked and crashed as part of the September 11 attacks in 2001. He was one of the passengers who attempted to regain control of the aircraft from the hijackers.
Did fighter jets take down Flight 93?
Of the four aircraft hijacked on September 11 – the others were American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, and American Airlines Flight 77 – United Airlines Flight 93 was the only aircraft that did not reach its hijackers’ intended target….United Airlines Flight 93.
| Suicide hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Terrorist suicide hijacking |
Did any 9/11 Plane Passengers Survive?
The aircraft crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 08:46:40 local time. Countless people in the streets of New York City witnessed the strike, but few video recordings captured the moment….American Airlines Flight 11.
| Hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Passengers | 81 (including 5 hijackers) |
| Crew | 11 |
| Fatalities | 92 (including 5 hijackers) |
| Survivors | 0 |
Is the movie United 93 based on a true story?
All the characters in the film are based on real people, and several (notably aviation authority operations manager Ben Sliney) play themselves. Though the historian is usually impressed by casting like for like, having people play themselves may be a step too far.