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53 minPGdocumentary
4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

224 planes were safely landed in Gander, Newfoundland, as air traffic controllers managed the crisis of 33,000 stranded passengers on September 11, 2001.

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Why Watch

  • Meet the unsung heroes of Gander air traffic control.
  • See how 33,000 passengers were safely managed.
  • Find out about the unprecedented airspace shutdown.

Did You Know

  • Gander air traffic controllers managed 224 planes in four hours.
  • 33,000 passengers were stranded in Gander after the 9/11 attacks.
  • Not a single incident occurred during the landing of the planes.

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9/11 historyAir traffic controlEmergency management
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 11, 2001?

On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was attacked, leading to the shutdown of U.S. airspace.

How many planes did Gander air traffic controllers coordinate during the 9/11 crisis?

Gander air traffic controllers coordinated the landing of 224 planes.

How many passengers were stranded in Gander, Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks?

There were 33,000 stranded passengers in Gander, Newfoundland.

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