Chronologie von CNN
Geschrieben von Mischel am 12. September 2001 14:18:53:
eptember 12, 2001 Posted: 7:53 AM EDT (1153 GMT)
8:45 a.m.: A large plane, possibly a hijacked airliner, crashes into one of the World Trade
Center towers, tearing a gaping hole in the building and setting it afire.9:03 a.m.: A second plane, apparently a passenger jet, crashes into the second World Trade Center
tower and explodes. Both buildings are burning.9:17 a.m.: The FAA shuts down all New York City area airports.
9:21 a.m.: New York City Port Authority orders all bridges and tunnels in the New York City area
closed9:30 a.m.: Bush, speaking in Florida, says the country has suffered an "apparent terrorist attack."
9:40 a.m.: The FAA halts all flight operations at U.S. airports, the first time in
U.S. history that air traffic nationwide has been halted.9:43 a.m.: An aircraft crashes into the Pentagon, sending up a huge plume of
smoke. Evacuation begins immediately.9:45 a.m.: The White House evacuates.
9:57 a.m.: Bush departs from Florida.
10:05 a.m.: The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses, plummeting into the streets below. A
massive cloud of dust and debris forms and slowly drifts away from the building.10:08 a.m.: Secret Service agents armed with automatic rifles are deployed into
Lafayette Park across from the White House.10:10 a.m.: A portion of the Pentagon collapses.
10:10 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania,
southeast of Pittsburgh.10:13 a.m.: The United Nations building evacuates, including 4,700 people from the headquarters
building and 7,000 total from UNICEF and U.N. development programs.10:22 a.m.: In Washington, the State and Justice departments are evacuated, along with the World
Bank.10:24 a.m.: The FAA reports that all inbound transatlantic aircraft flying into the United States are being
diverted to Canada.10:28 a.m.: The World Trade Center's north tower collapses from the top down
as if it were being peeled apart, releasing a tremendous cloud of debris and
smoke.10:45 a.m.: All federal office buildings in Washington are evacuated.
10.46 a.m.: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell cuts short his trip to Latin
America to return to the United States.10.48 a.m.: Police confirm the crash of a large plane in Somerset County,
Pennsylvania.10:53 a.m.: New York's primary elections scheduled for today are postponed.
10:54 a.m.: Israel evacuates all diplomatic missions.
10:57 a.m.: New York Gov. George Pataki says all state government offices are
closed.11:02 a.m.: Giuliani urges New Yorkers to stay at home and orders an
evacuation of the area south of Canal Street.11:16 a.m.: CNN reports that the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention is preparing emergency-response teams in a precautionary
move.11:18 a.m.: American Airlines reports it has lost two aircraft. American
Flight 11, a Boeing 767 flying from Boston to Los Angeles, had 81
passengers and 11 crew aboard. Flight 77, a Boeing 757 en route from
Washington's Dulles Airport to Los Angeles, had 58 passengers and six
crew members aboard. Flight 11 slammed into the north tower of the
World Trade Center.11:26 a.m.: United Airlines reports that United Flight 93, en route from
Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco, has crashed in Pennsylvania,
southeast of Pittsburgh. The airline also says that it is "deeply
concerned" about United Flight 175.11:59 a.m.: United Airlines confirms that Flight 175, from Boston to Los
Angeles, has crashed with 56 passengers and nine crew members
aboard. Emergency personnel at the scene say there are no survivors.12:04 p.m.: Los Angeles International Airport is evacuated.
12:15 p.m: San Francisco International Airport is evacuated and shut down. The airport was the
destination of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania.12:15 p.m.: The Immigration and Naturalization Service says U.S. borders with
Canada and Mexico are on the highest state of alert, but no decision has been
made about closing borders.12:30 p.m.: The FAA says 50 flights are in U.S. airspace, but none are reporting
any problems.1:04 p.m.: Bush, speaking from Barksdale Air Force Base, says that all
appropriate security measures are being taken, including putting the U.S. military on high alert
worldwide. He asks for prayers for those killed or wounded in the attacks and says: "Make no mistake,
the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts."1:27 p.m.: A state of emergency is declared by the city of Washington.
1:44 p.m.: The Pentagon says five warships and two aircraft carriers will leave the U.S. Naval Station in
Norfolk, Virginia, to protect the East Coast from further attack and to reduce the number of ships in
port. The two carriers, the USS George Washington and the USS John F. Kennedy, are headed for the
New York coast. The other ships headed to sea are frigates and guided missile destroyers capable of
shooting down aircraft.1:48 p.m.: President Bush leaves Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana aboard Air Force One and flies
to an undisclosed location.2 p.m.: Senior FBI sources tell CNN they are working on the assumption that the
four airplanes that crashed were hijacked as part of a terrorist attack.2:30 p.m.: The FAA announces there will be no U.S. commercial air traffic until
noon EDT Wednesday.2:49 p.m.: At a news conference, Giuliani says that subway and bus service are
restored in New York City. Asked about the number of people killed, Giuliani
says, "I don't think we want to speculate about that -- more than any of us can bear."3:55 p.m.: Karen Hughes, a White House counselor, says the president is at an undisclosed location,
later revealed to be an Air Force base in Nebraska, and is conducting a National Security Council
meeting by phone. Vice President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice are in a
security facility at the White House. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is at the Pentagon.3:55 p.m.: Giuliani now says the number of critically injured in New York City is up to 200 with 2,100
total injuries reported.4 p.m: CNN National Security Correspondent David Ensor reports that U.S. officials say there are
"good indications" that bin Laden is involved in the attacks, based on "new and specific" information
developed since the attacks.4:06 p.m.: California Gov. Gray Davis dispatches urban search-and-rescue teams to New York City.
4:10 p.m.: Building 7 of the World Trade Center complex is reported on fire.
4:20 p.m.: U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, D-Florida, chairman of the Senate Intelligence
Committee, says he was "not surprised there was an attack (but) was surprised at
the specificity." He says he was "shocked at what actually happened -- the extent
of it."4:25 p.m.: The American Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and the New York Stock
Exchange say they will remain closed Wednesday.4:30 p.m.: The president leaves Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska aboard Air
Force One to return to Washington.5:15 p.m.: CNN Military Affairs Correspondent Jamie McIntyre reports fires are
still burning in part of the Pentagon. No death figures have been released yet.5:20 p.m.: The 47-story Building 7 of the World Trade Center complex collapses.
The evacuated building is damaged when the twin towers across the street
collapse earlier in the day. Other nearby buildings in the area remain ablaze.5:30 p.m.: CNN Senior White House Correspondent John King reports that U.S.
officials say the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania could have been headed for one of three possible
targets: Camp David, the White House or the U.S. Capitol building.6 p.m.: Explosions are heard in Kabul, Afghanistan, hours after terrorist attacks targeted financial and
military centers in the United States. The attacks occurred at 2:30 a.m. local time. Afghanistan is
believed to be the home of Saudi militant Osama bin Laden, who U.S. officials say is possibly behind
Tuesday's deadly attacks. U.S. officials say later that the United States had no involvement in the
incident whatsoever.6:10 p.m.: Mayor Rudolph Giuliani urges New Yorkers to stay home Wednesday if they can.
6:40 p.m.: U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld holds a news conference in
the Pentagon, noting the building is operational. "It will be in business tomorrow,"
he says.6:54 p.m.: Bush arrives back at the White House aboard Marine One and is
scheduled to address the nation at 8:30 p.m. The president earlier landed at
Andrews Air Force Base with a three-fighter jet escort. CNN's John King reports
Laura Bush arrived earlier by motorcade from a "secure location."7:17 p.m.: U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft says the FBI is setting up a Web site for tips on the
attacks: www.ifccfbi.gov. He also says family and friends of possible victims can leave contact
information at 800-331-0075.7:02 p.m.: CNN's Paula Zahn reports the Marriott Hotel near the World Trade Center is on the verge of
collapse and says some New York bridges are now open to outbound traffic.7:45 p.m.: The New York Police Department says that at least 78 officers are
missing. The city also says that as many as half of the first 400 firefighters on the
scene were killed.8:30 p.m. (all times are EDT): President Bush addresses the nation, saying
"thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil" and asks for prayers for the
families and friends of Tuesday's victims. "These acts shatter steel, but they
cannot dent the steel of American resolve," he says. The president says the U.S.
government will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed the acts and those who
harbor them. He adds that government offices in Washington are reopening for essential personnel
Tuesday night and for all workers Wednesday.