It’s Easy to Get Knives and Razors Onto a Plane, the Hijackers Found
Summary
Before the 9/11 attacks, the hijackers used knives and razor blades, which were allowed on airplanes at the time, to carry out their plan. They tested airport security by bringing these small weapons on various flights and purchased multiple knives and multi-tools before the attacks.Key Facts
- On August 16, 2001, the FAA warned airlines about terrorists possibly using disguised weapons on planes.
- The hijackers mainly used knives and razor blades, which were allowed then, to hijack the planes.
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates tested security by bringing knives on flights as early as December 1999.
- Hijackers purchased several knives and multi-tools in the U.S. and abroad in the months before 9/11.
- All blades recovered from the crash sites were under 3.5 inches long.
- Ramzi Bin al-Shibh said the hijackers carried out test flights and had no trouble bringing box cutters onboard.
- The FBI tracked the hijackers’ purchases through financial records, confirming multiple knife purchases.
- The knives were used to attack crew and passengers resisting the hijackers during the flights.
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