Flight 93 passengers prevented Capitol attack on 9/11
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On September 11, 2001, passengers and crew on United Airlines Flight 93 fought back against hijackers, causing the plane to crash in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Gordon Felt lost his brother, Edward Felt, on the flight and regularly attends memorial ceremonies to share the story of the passengers’ courage. Initial reports following the crash indicated a mystery surrounding the location, but investigators later determined the plane had diverted from its course toward Washington, D.C.
Flight data and passenger phone calls revealed the passengers and crew bravely confronted the hijackers, likely preventing the terrorists from reaching their intended target, the Capitol building. Paul Pisano, who worked at the Capitol on 9/11, visited the Flight 93 National Memorial and expressed his gratitude for the actions of those on board.
The memorial, located in a remote area, receives over 300,000 visitors annually who come to learn about the events of that day and honor the 40 people who died. Gordon Felt believes the passengers’ actions ensured “the good guys won that day,” effectively defeating the terrorists’ plan. He hopes people continue to remember the bravery displayed on Flight 93 and the symbolic importance of the American flag still flying over the Capitol.
