September 11 attacks: United Airlines flight 93, Pennsylvania Wreckage of United Airlines flight 93, which was crashed during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. (more) United Airlines flight 93 terrorist hijacking, United States [2001] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/event/United-Airlines-flight-93 Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 18, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot United Airlines flight 93, domestic passenger flight that was hijacked on September 11, 2001, as part of a coordinated terrorist attack on the United States by al-Qaeda. It is believed that the hijackers intended to fly the plane into a building in Washington, D.C., possibly the U.S. Capitol or the White House. However, passengers fought to retake control of the aircraft, and during the struggle hijackers crashed the plane into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The site is now a national memorial. Note: All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. How does United Airlines flight 93 fit into the larger ...(100 of 320 words)

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