Notes on World Trade Center Incident

Overview

• An incident occurred at the World Trade Center involving what appears to be a plane crash.
• The incident is reminiscent of past terrorist attacks, notably the one in the early 1990s.

Initial Reports

• A plane-like sound was heard followed by a tremendous boom.
• Flames and black smoke are visible coming from the World Trade Center, specifically around the 100th floor of the South Tower.
• Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.

Witness Accounts

• Dave Stolock (Cameraman): Described hearing an incredible explosion.
• Rosa Cardona Rivera: Saw a plane crash into the building while on the 14th floor on Hudson Street.
  • Described the plane as large and flying low.

Details from Observers

• Smoke is described as black, indicating a fire inside.
• A large hole is visible in the North Tower, with flames visible and debris.
• Witnesses debate whether it was an internal explosion or a plane crash.

Confirmation Attempts

• Shadow traffic and Metro traffic reports confirm it was indeed a plane crash.

Additional Eyewitness Accounts

• A person exiting the PATH train describes hearing a huge explosion and seeing a large section of the building blown out at around the 80th floor.
• Another eyewitness, Jim Fredle, from Hoboken, reports a large plane, possibly a 727, banking hard and crashing directly into the tower.
  • He observed debris flying out of the other side of the building.

Historical Context

• Reference made to a 1945 incident when a plane crashed into the Empire State Building.
• Mention of the 1990s terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

Second Impact

• During the live report, a second plane crashes into the World Trade Center.
• The second impact suggests a deliberate action, raising concerns about a coordinated attack.

Implications

• The situation is rapidly evolving, with expectations of severe casualties and an ongoing emergency response.
• FAA and airports may have records of planes in the area; conditions were ideal for flying.
• Police helicopters are now hovering around the towers.

Conclusion

• The incident appears to be a series of deliberate attacks on the World Trade Center towers, likely resulting in a significant tragedy.