they…they killed one passenger sitting in first class. Todd: No, the hijackers shut it behind them. Lisa: So is the door to the cockpit open? The two upįront got into the cockpit somehow there was shouting. Todd: Two of the hijackers were sitting in first class near the cockpit.Ī third one was sitting near the back of the coach section. Lisa: Now Todd, can you try to tell me exactly what happened? Lisa: Ok Todd….my name is Lisa…Do you know your flight number? If you He said that they were meeting these men’s demands and returning to theĪirport… It was very broken English, and… I’m telling you…it sounded fake! He said he was the captain and to stay in our seats and stay quiet. Todd: Someone announced from the cockpit that there was a bomb on board. They sound like they’re from the mid-east. Lisa: Can you tell what country these people are from? Todd: No, these are razor knives…like box cutters. they don’t have guns….they have knives – they took over

Lisa: Can you see any weapons? What kind of weapons do they have? Lisa: Can you tell me how many hijackers are on the plane? Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers see you talking on the phone? We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked….can you understand me? I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco. Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud.

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