9/11 the day the Federal Government failed the American people. It is also the day that the American people came together and showed true patriotism of our fellow citizens and our country.
I loved this style of documentary from the 2010s I think the Canadian controllers sound more aggressive and almost sinister then they were in real life “you must land in gander” “I am not obliged to tell you anything, you will land in Gander” It was probably a little more toned down then that
Honestly it’s incredible that Gander managed to land all those airplanes without crashing some of them. And also that any one of those landed airplanes could have been already been under control of terrorists.
I bet crews thought ATC controller was mad, and until they landed and passengers had been checked out yo nake sure no hijackers were among them ,ATC couldnt trll them what is about as each ATC controller don't know pilot's ,they proberly don't know pilits names so if they talk to a crew they dont know if that pilots are who they say they are ,or as hijackers they had yo asume that every plane could be a potential hijacker even once on groung, they csn only tell them once their airline has congitmed pilot is cslled blah. The airport at gander were heries for getting everyone down safe so security could check passengers and plane Even if other planes had been pitrntially hijacjed and noone will ever know if thst may hsve hsppened putting these planes on gtound eould have spoilt other hijackers plans Gander ATC were heroes that day, gander ptoberly potentially saved 25,000 more lives that day snd thrir famalies and friends naybe a million more lives❤❤❤❤❤
Wow, great doc. Just a little peeved that it doesn't give the mid and last part of that extraordinary action: what happened to all the people on the grounded planes, when were they able to clear out again? Did they return back or did they made their way into the US somehow. I really would have liked to learn about these circumstances too.
Every year you learn something new about the type of heroism that was shown that bright blue morning on September 11, 2001. I had no idea about Operation Yellow Ribbon. God Bless to the Canadian ATC officers and too all ATC both in the US and around the world who keep our skies safely moving 🙏 ❤
I can understand a pilot being told to divert to Gander is going to question the directive. I would have said "if you insist on entering US airspace you risk being shot down."
It would just be nice if the United States would follow that example on a permanent basis instead of constantly fighting each other over stuff as stupid as politics and / or opinions etc. but they won't , not until it bites them in the @$$ again . When Pearl Harbor happened , everyone banded together and fought and worked together . After the War ended they went right back to fighting with each other over stupid things . Then World War 2 happened and same thing , people banded together worked together and after the war ended went right back to fighting amongst themselves . Then 9-11-2001 happens and SAME THING ! Do people not understand ? These events didn't teach ANYONE ANYTHING and frankly it is sad and pathetic at the same time .
These are the heroes we have not heard much about. I remember looking up at the sky and my two year old asking, “planes go bye - bye?” ... no planes, no trains, no traffic in my area... sickening quiet. I never imagined what the air traffic controllers accomplished that day. Phenomenal! They had many lives in their hands, and did not fail a single one. Thank you, to all unsung heroes.
I've always wondered what sort of difficulties must have been going on for all passenger jets in the air to suddenly have to land at the nearest airport. I really didn't think about transatlantic flights. I'm sure suddenly shutting down US airspace increased the possibilities of accidents occurring. Thanks for posting!
This is absolutely amazing! I heard of this just a few years ago. I saw a documentary on how the lovely people of Gander opened their hearts and homes to complete strangers. It reminds me of the people of Lockerbie Scotland after a bomb exploded in a large American plane, and it crashed into their town. They respectfully cared for the dead, their belongings, and later on, the deceased’s families. These huge numbers of planes landing on 9/11 in various airports is an unimaginable feat, utterly professionally handled. They didn’t loose a single plane. When I think of what happened in Tenerife in the 1970’s.. large planes having been diverted to an airport not designed for large jets… and a series of very unfortunate circumstances causing the largest air crash in history. I hadn’t even thought about how hard everybody had to work to pull this off. After the initial shock of the 4 planes crashing and buildings collapsing a lot of things went right. Unsung heroes , indeed!
There were so many heroes that day...ATC were absolutely amazing in what they got done in the span of time it was completed. The residents opening up their homes and hearts to all of these strangers who became fast friends. The people of Canada have always been great neighbors to the USA. That day and the days that followed as airspace remained closed in the US...I can only imagine what the great people of Canada that stepped up and just did what was needed. Amazing people for sure if you ask me.
Errrm just a quick one….how could the controller be watching a replay of the first plane striking the tower as the second hit when the footage of the first plane striking was only shown on TV the day after. Hmmmmmm 🤔
The Canadians and Mexicans really stepped up on 9/11. Thank you to the Canadian and Mexican ATC and airport ops, Gander and elsewhere, who pulled this off! We were not safe in the US, and you took on a huge burden for us.
If you ever have the chance to see the broadway show 'Come from Away' it's all about this tragic day, the amazing ATCs and the wonderful people of Gander, a tiny town who had food, water, toiletries and homes opened up with love to help the thousands of passengers who were stranded. The Gander people will also never be forgotten ❤
In this video--they've left OUT how Rudely and dismissively heroic flight attendant, BETTY ONG was treated!. She was trying to report her flight's takeover, the cockpit unavailable,and various flight attendants STABBED ON BOARD. BETTY ONG had minutes left to live--and was trying to let flight officials KNOW. She was made to repeat her remarks 2 or 3 times' and was asked:"What seat are you in?" More than once. .......I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN BETTY ONG...She was in the flight attendant's jump seat--trying to see if they could get the cockpit door opened. All the supervisors wanted to know was WHERE she was "sitting!' BETTY and all the passengers were murdered, going into the Towers.She just wanted to TELL what was happening. No one had the time to speak to her.
The Canadians in Gander were not just hero’s to land all the people and planes, but superhero’s to open their homes, provide food, shelter and immense kindness to help the displaced people for a few days. On that terrible day, Canada, Newfoundland, and the wonderful people of Newfoundland were the silver lining. ❤️🇨🇦
from my experience in newfoundland over the last year that's just the way Newfoundlanders are. my mobility cart broke and as I was waiting for parts and trying to figure out how to get it fixed with one hand I was pushing myself to get dinner in a wheelchair everyday. the guy that lives at the corner passed me got home turned around came back to see why I was using the chair I explained what happened he got me the rest of the way home and for the next week brought me food and helped fix my mobility cart. we got it fixed and the carb plugged up and quit running on the testdrive so he came and got me towed me home and I ordered a new carb it gets here tomorrow
I wasnt aware of the feat till 2021 when I came across the play ' Come from Away' .Did go to see the play and its truly wonderful how it was all managed.
