American Airlines Flight 11, Airline flight in United States
American Airlines Flight 11 was a domestic passenger flight within the United States.
On September 11, 2001, the airplane operating this flight was hijacked and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre as part of a series of terrorism attacks.
The attack led to significant adjustments in airline security measures, shaping the way airline passengers are screened and treated today.
Memorials for the victims killed on the flight can be found across America.
This incident was part of the first coordinated suicide attack involving airliners in world history.
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