Flight
93 National Memorial - History Names Photos
Flight 93 was the only hijacked plane on September 11 that failed to hit its intended
target. The crash of Flight 93, only 20 minutes by air from Washington, D.C., was the
direct result of the actions of the passengers and crew who gave their lives to prevent a
larger disaster
All 33 passengers and 7 crew members gave their lives, thereby thwarting the planned
attack on our nation's capital and saving the lives of countless others.
While the nation mourned the loss of life on that day, the selfless act of the passengers
and crew of Flight 93 evoked respect and appreciation from people around the world. In the
days and weeks following the tragedy, the nation experienced a rekindled sense of unity,
strength, and resolve. Actions of the terrorists, intended to divide and demoralize the
nation, had the opposite effect and the crash of Flight 93 became a symbol of courage in
the face of adversity and death.
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