The Four Terrorists Who Boarded Flight 93

Age:

26

Place of Birth:

Al-Marej, Lebanon

Education:

degree in Aviation Mechanics, University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany, between 1996 and 1999.

Arrival in the United States:

first known entry into the US is June 27, 2000 through Atlanta, Georgia; received a multi-entry visa from the US Consulate in Berlin, Germany; entered the US to pursue flight training in Florida.

Flight training:

attended flight training at Florida Flight Training Center, Venice, Florida, from June 28, 2000 to December 2000, obtained a FAA Private Pilot License in November 2000 and had additional training for multi-engine aircraft and Boeing flight simulators for multi-engine aircraft.

Travel prior to 9/11:

made several international flights, mainly to Germany, but also to Lebanon (December 2000 and February 2001); flew numerous times within the US.  It is believed that these flights were surveillance operations on how airlines, airports, and airport security operate.  He flew from Baltimore-Washington International to Los Angeles in early June 2001. 

Known activities prior to attack:

associated with the following hijackers while in the US:  Mohammed Atta (Flight 11), Hani Hanjour (Flight 77), Khalid al Midhar (Flight 77) and Majed Moqed (Flight 77).  Lived at 4641 Bougainvilla Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida.  While in Miami he attempted to purchase four Garmin Global Positioning System units, but was only able to obtain one unit.  He purchased a poster set of cockpit control systems for a B757 aircraft on August 22, 2001 and three aeronautical charts of the US on August 27, 2001. 

Preparing for the Attack:

flew from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Newark, New Jersey on September 7, 2001, along with al Ghamdi, al Haznawi, and al Nami.  Jarrah rented two rooms at the Newark Airport Marriott, stayed for two nights, and then moved to the Newark Days Inn for an additional two nights. Was ticketed for speeding in Maryland on September 9.   

Check-in time at Newark:

7:39 am

Boarding Time:

7:48 am

Seat Location:

1B

Age:

21

Place of Birth:

Saudi Arabia

Arrival in the United States:

entered the US on June 27, 2001 through Orlando, Florida; 

Known activities prior to attack: 

obtained a Florida State ID card, opened a SunTrust bank account with a deposit of $4,500, purchased and used a two month gym membership at Y2 Fitness Center, Boca Raton, Florida. 
Purchased two, one-way tickets from Newark to San Francisco for himself and Ahmed al Nami using a Visa credit card.  He lived at 755 Dotterel Road, Apartment 1504, Delray Beach, Florida and 1690 Dunn Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Travel:

flew from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Newark, New Jersey on September 7, 2001, along with Jarrah, al Haznawi, and al Nami. Stayed for two nights with the others in rooms at the Newark Airport Marriott, then stayed for two additional nights at the Newark Days Inn.

Check-in Time at Newark:

7:03 am

Boarding Time:

7:40 am

Seat Location:

3D

Age:

20

Place of Birth:

Saudi Arabia

Arrival in the United States:

entered the US on June 8, 2001, traveling from the United Arab Emirates, transiting through London onto Miami.

Known activities prior to attack: 

was treated at Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, for a leg infection and listed Jarrah as next of kin. He obtained a Florida State ID card and opened a bank account. Lived with other hijackers at 4532 and 4641 Bougainvilla Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Purchased a ticket for United Airlines Flight 93 through Travelocity.com using a Kinkos internet connection. Purchased a one-way ticket from Ft. Lauderdale to Newark using cash. Was issued a Florida ID card on July 10, 2001, and a duplicate Florida ID card on September 7, 2001.

Travel:

flew from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Newark, New Jersey on September 7, 2001, along with Jarrah, al Ghamdi, and al Nami. He stayed for two nights with the others in rooms at the Newark Airport Marriott, then stayed for two additional nights at the Newark Days Inn.

Check-in Time at Newark:

7:24 am

Boarding Time:

7:39 am

Seat Location:

6B

Age:

23

Place of Birth:

Jeddah-Safa, Asir Province, Saudi Arabia

Arrival in the United States:

May 28, 2001 from United Arab Emirates transiting through London into Miami, traveling with hijackers al Sheri (Flight 175) and al Ghamdi (Flight 175).

Known activities prior to attack: 

opened a SunTrust bank account with a deposit of $4,700. His ticket for United Airlines Flight 93 was purchased by al Ghamdi, via telephone using a Visa credit card.

Travel:

flew from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Newark, New Jersey on September 7, 2001, along with Jarrah, al Ghamdi, and al Haznawi. He stayed for two nights with the others in rooms at the Newark Airport Marriott, then stayed for two additional nights at the Newark Days Inn.

Check-in Time at Newark:

7:03 am

Boarding Time:

7:40 am

Seat Location:

3C