September 11, 2001, Tuesday, 2:03 pm (Indiana East)American Airlines Statement on Plane Crashes:
The Associated PressUnited Airlines Statement on Plane Crashes:
September 11, 2001
American Airlines confirmed today that it lost two aircraft in tragic incidents this morning. American said the flights were Flight 11, a Boeing 767 en route from Boston to Los Angeles with 81 passengers, nine flight attendants and two pilots; and Flight 77, a Boeing 757 operating from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles with 58 passengers, four flight attendants and two pilots.
Because of the heightened security due to the nature of todays events, American said it is working closely with U.S. government authorities and will not release more information at this time. The government has shut down the entire air traffic system in the United States. American, TWA and American Eagle will not operate. "We are horrified by these tragic events," said Donald J. Carty, chairman and CEO of American Airlines. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all involved." Media calls should be directed to the FBI. Customers who wish to receive information about relatives should call Americans response number at 1-800-245-0999.
The Associated Press
September 11, 2001
A statement issued by United Airlines on the crash of Flight 93 near Pittsburgh and Flight 175 in a location that was not immediately disclosed:
United Airlines has now confirmed that two of its aircraft have crashed.- UA 93, a Boeing 757 aircraft, departed from Newark, N.J. at 8:01 a.m. local time, bound for San Francisco, with 38 passengers on board, two pilots, five flight attendants.United has confirmed it will dispatch a team to Johnstown, Pa., as soon as possible to assist, in every way possible, with the investigation and to provide assistance to the family members. "Our thoughts are with the passengers, employees and family members of those involved. Todays events are a tragedy and our prayers are with everyone at this time," said James E. Goodwin, Uniteds CEO. Goodwin said United is working with all the relevant authorities involved in todays events and will provide further information as soon as it is available. Friends or family members who want more information about UA 93 or UA 175 should contact 1-800-932-8555. United also will post any information it has on its Web site, www.united.com.
- UA 175, a Boeing 767 aircraft, departed from Boston at 7:58 a.m. local time, bound for Los Angeles, with 56 passengers on board, two pilots and seven flight attendants.
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