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Old 09-11-2001, 02:22 PM  
ldinternet
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It's not exactly difficult to direct an aircraft into such a large target, even those with no pilotary experience could do it. The controls are similar to those of a car.

One theory is that the hijackers could have used the cabin crew to navigate to the area, then executed the crew and ploughed the aircraft into the target.

Another is that the hijackers were qualified or experienced enough to navigate and guide the aircraft into the target. If they are going to complete such a mission, then they would want to do correctly and completely. This was so well executed that this theory is very likely.

Either way, they don't want to fall victim to hero-pilots that have nothing to lose and will try to glide the aircraft into a river or large field. I'm sure that the pilots weren't informed of the intentions of the hijackers.

Lastly, the plane that crashed without hitting it's target has been attributed to a hero-pilot that crashed the plane deliberately before it could reach a hugely built-up area. This would mean that the pilot would have been informed of their hijackers' plans, which goes against the previous theory. If the first theory holds true, then it is likely that the amateur hijacker pilot had crashed the airliner accidentally before it had reached it's intended target.

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