Aircraft impacts and resultant fires
In its final moments, American Airlines Flight 11 flew south over Manhattan and crashed at roughly 440 mph (710 km/h) into the northern facade of the North Tower (WTC 1) at 8:46 a.m., impacting on the 93rd through 99th floors.
Where did the planes hit the North Tower?
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What floor did the North Tower get hit?
At this time estimate, Flight 11 is about to descend over New York and is just minutes away from crashing. 8:46:40: Flight 11 crashes into the north face of the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 93 and 99. All passengers aboard are instantly killed with an unknown number inside the building.
What side of the North Tower was hit?
September 11, 2001\n\n 7:59 AM – Flight 11 takes off from Boston, headed for Los Angeles, California. There are 76 passengers, 11 crew members, and 5 hijackers on board. 8:15 AM – United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Boston, also headed for Los Angeles.