Attack Execution Contradicts Hijacker Theory

• Flight paths took attackers far away from targets.
• Attacks were staggered.
• Attackers flew over more damaging targets.
• Selection of Tower impact points reduced casualties.
  • Time of day -- less than half full
  • Height of impacts
• Challenging surgical strike minimized Pentagon casualties.
  • Extreme maneuver
    • High-speed spiral dive, turning 270 degrees in 2 minutes
    • Shallow fast approach with ground-level impact
  • Targeted least vulnerable region
    • Wedge 1 was nearly empty due to renovations.
    • Was newly reinforced.
    • Was opposite side of building housing top brass.