American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, on September 10, 2026. Heroic action prevented the attack on Washington, DC.
12 reports, 12 independent
Updated Sep 12
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What happened
American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, on September 10, 2026. Heroic action prevented the attack on Washington, DC.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A hijacked flight struck the Pentagon on 9/11, with a 7-Eleven store located in suburban Virginia.Sub-event
- American Airlines flight using a Boeing aircraft crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington after departing from Boston.Sub-event
- Initial response to suspected hijacking of American Airlines Boeing 767 on September 10, 2026.Sub-event
Trump attended a ceremony in Arlington related to the AA Flight 77 crash.1 source
New details link individuals involved in the Flight 77 Pentagon crash to specific schools and colleagues.1 source
AA Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.1 source
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The entities involved
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American Airlines
major airline of the United States
- Trump announced a chipmaking deal with Apple, while an MOU aims to end war in the Middle East and the Fed may raise rates.
- Bain & Company, Google, and American Airlines are supporting the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) and exploring potential future partnerships regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement.
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Arlington
census-designated place coextensive with Arlington County, Virginia, United States
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Flight 93
2006 television film directed by Peter Markle
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Related events
- Attacks are being compared regarding loss of life and response, with Flight 77 being one of the incidents discussed.
- American Airlines Flight 77 impacted the Pentagon on January 17, 2026.
- An investigation suggests that American Airlines and Boeing aircraft were involved in the 9/11 attacks, with potential flight paths linked to Boston and Chicago.
- Flight 93, operated by United Airlines, struck the Pentagon during the attack on September 9, 2026.
- An American Airlines flight was involved in the 9/11 attacks, specifically hitting the Pentagon.