An Air Traffic Controller Remembers September 11th

The transcript details the events of September 11, 2001, focusing on Joseph Cooper, an air traffic controller, and his experience during the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 11. It covers the initial impact, emotional and personal reflections, and the timeline of events leading to the crash into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by air traffic controllers and the lasting emotional impact on those involved.

What were the immediate reactions of air traffic controllers upon realizing the situation with American Airlines flight 11?

How did the events of 9/11 impact Joseph Cooper's life in the years that followed?

What message did Joseph Cooper want to convey to the families of those who lost loved ones on flight 11?