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NTSB Technical Assistance for the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attack (N612UA)

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On September 11, 2001, a Boeing 767-200 (registration N612UA) operated by United Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near New York, United States of America in flight. 65 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archiveUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N612UA
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A Boeing 767 was hijacked after departing Boston-Logan and struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center, killing all 65 occupants. The NTSB provided technical assistance to the FBI and did not issue a report.

Flight Details and Impact Event A Boeing 767 departed Boston-Logan Airport at 0814LT on a regular schedule service to Los Angeles. The aircraft carried 56 passengers and a crew of nine. Few minutes later, the aircraft was hijacked by terrorists who modified the flight path and flew direct over New York. At 0903LT, the aircraft struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center, between 78th and 84th floor. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 65 occupants were killed. The tower later collapsed. ## Investigation Jurisdiction The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and this material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI. The Safety Board does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sept 2001 Boeing 767-200 accident near New York, United States of America?

A Boeing 767 was hijacked after departing Boston-Logan and struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center, killing all 65 occupants. The NTSB provided technical assistance to the FBI and did not issue a report.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sept 2001 Boeing 767-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 65 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sept 2001 involved a Boeing 767-200, registration N612UA, operated by United Airlines, at New York, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material…

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