r/NoStupidQuestions • u/JMRooDukes808 • 6d ago

Do you think the 9/11 hijackers knew that the WTC buildings would collapse?

I really don’t know where else to ask this. There is obviously an overload of information about the event itself online, but one thing I can’t find out is if the hijackers intended to, or knew that the WTC buildings would collapse. Do you think they just planned on the impact and fires to be the extent of the damage caused? As far as I know, no steel structure buildings in history had collapsed from fire at that point, so it makes me wonder if they actually “succeeded” in their plan more than they intended.

Edit: no conspiracies please, that was not the point of my post

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u/bouncypinata 6d ago

the last target was the capitol. It was Congress' first day back in session.

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u/Patsfan618 6d ago

I'd imagine it could've been either. Which ever they could target the easiest. They didn't really plan on doing any go-arounds, so whatever they could hit, is what they would. 

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u/gsfgf 6d ago

Yea. I think the Pentagon was plan B for both flights since they knew it was a physically larger target. You don't get to swing around for a second pass at DC. Plus it's south of DC proper.

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u/Felaguin 5d ago

Not just larger but the Pentagon was built in an era when everything was massive concrete and steel. It wasn’t designed to be a fort but the walls are THICK. Cell phones don’t work well inside because of all the concrete and steel.