Flight That Struck the Pentagon
American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. The Boeing 757 was hijacked and flown into the western side of the building, killing all 64 people on board and 125 people inside the Pentagon. The incident is part of the broader September 11 attacks.
Key Facts About the Crash
The flight departed Washington Dulles International Airport and was en route to Los Angeles. Hijackers took control of the aircraft and redirected it toward Washington, D.C. The impact caused significant structural damage to a section of the Pentagon, and the event led to major changes in aviation security and national defense policy.
Official Records and Sources
Government investigations, including the 9/11 Commission Report, document the timeline and circumstances of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI conducted parallel reviews of the flight data, cockpit voice recordings, and radar information.
For detailed records, see the official 9/11 Commission Report at 9/11 Commission Report.
