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New York ARTCC Personnel Statement Bruce S. Barrett (BB) OMIC 1030-1830 UTC September 11,2001 At approximately 1238 ZBW advised ZNY Area C that AAL 11/B767 BOS to LAX negative transponder, no communications, last reported attitude FL290. STMC's and TMC's were now tracking aircraft movement. Was asked by STMC to join telcon with CF2/BOS and military to discuss again situation. At approximately 1240 told STMC to check with AAL dispatch who said crew may not be in control of aircraft. At this time C supervisor advised area B had point out on AAL 11 and they initiated a track. Due to unknown intentions area advised keep other aircraft clear of AAL 11. At approximately 1242 told STMC point out to N90. More phone calls received including AEA ATD. Aircraft proceeded SW past JFK VOR-told STMC to point out to ZDC ARTCC and ZNY oceanic. At approximately 1248 2 ELT's reported in vicinity of JFK and primary target was lost. At approximately 1250 were an aircraft had crashed into WTC at approximately 1252. Both EWR ATCT and CPC's watching, CNN confirmed fire at WTC. Still attempting to locate AAL 11. At approximately 1301 Area B CIC advised UAL 175 BOS-LAX on code 3321 wrong direction sector 42. At approximately 1303 target on UAL 175 disappears. ZNY advised an aircraft hit WTC. At approximately 1304 I directed STMC's/TMC's to stop all traffic into ZNY. At approximately 1305 I advised ZNY ATM and facility FACREP we are going to ATC ZERO, but we will not relinquish our airspace. At approximately 1305 in conversation with oceanic supervisors advised all international aircraft within ZNY oceanic to divert to alternate destinations. I reserve the right to amend this statement.