American 77 Quiz

At what time did American Airlines flight 77 get underway?

• 8:20 a.m.

• 9:32 a.m.

• 9:00 a.m.

• 8:46 a.m.

What did air traffic controllers notice 34 minutes into the flight of American 77?

• Communication loss

• Weather disturbance

• Veering off course

• Engine failure

What was the concern of controllers when they received a call from American Airlines just after 9:00 a.m.?

• Communication failure

• Possible crash

• Fuel shortage

• Mechanical issue

What did controllers spot at 9:32 a.m. that raised concerns about the missing 757?

• A flock of birds

• A weather balloon

• A mysterious radar return

• A military aircraft

What was the response of air traffic controllers when American Airlines flight 77 veered off course?

• Issued a warning

• Requested a change in altitude

• Declared an emergency

• Requested a change in speed

How did air traffic controllers attempt to communicate with American Airlines flight 77 after losing contact?

• Using Morse code signals

• Through satellite communication

• By sending text messages

• Using the transponder code

What action did air traffic controllers take when they realized the severity of the situation with flight 77?

• Issued a distress call

• Notified the military

• Evacuated the control tower

• Declared a national emergency

What altitude did flight 77 reach when it was cruising?

• 30,000 feet

• 25,000 feet

• 40,000 feet

• 35,000 feet