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The operators on the ground began to realize the stark reality facing them, with audio reports revealing that a second airplane had flown into the World Trade Center. The information spiraled quickly, leading to heightened distress and urgency within the control rooms. With Flight 77 seemingly unresponsive, air traffic control’s efforts were now focused on locating the aircraft and confirming its safety.
The Crash and Aftermath
A grim scene unfolded as Flight 77 deviated from its intended route. The entire aviation community was in turmoil as the realization struck that this flight was among a series of hijackings that would culminate in unspeakable horror, with Flight 77 eventually crashing into the Pentagon at 9:37 AM.