Major Naspany was then asked what to do with the fighters and he responded by saying , " Send 'em to New York City still . Continue ! Go ! This is what I got . Possible news that a 737 just hit the World Trade Center . This is a real-world ... Continue taking the fighters down to the New York City area , JFK International Airport area , if you can . Make sure that the FAA clears it — your route all the way through ... Let 's press with this . " Unsure of their target , they were directed to a holding pattern in military-controlled airspace Whiskey 105 off of Long Island to avoid New York area air traffic . At 9:03 am , United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower as the fighters were progressing to their holding position . The Northeast Air Defense Sector was not advised of this hijacked aircraft until 9:03
United Airlines Flight 175
United Airlines Flight 175
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