On September 11, 2001, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 made 37 phone calls to family members and friends shortly before the plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. These calls, many of which were intercepted by emergency services, provided critical information about the hijacking and gave loved ones a chance to say goodbye. The calls also revealed that the passengers had learned about the other hijacked planes, which had struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon earlier that day. The passengers and crew of Flight 93 were among the approximately 200 people who lost their lives in the attacks on that day. The hijackers had taken control of the plane after it departed from Washington, D.C., and were heading toward a target that was likely to be Washington, D.C. or another major city. However, the passengers and crew, having learned about the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, decided to resist the hijackers. According to a report by the 9/11 Commission, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 made the decision to launch a counterattack on the hijackers, possibly preventing another major attack on the United States. This act of resistance is considered one of the most significant moments of the day, as it disrupted the hijackers' plans and ultimately led to the plane crashing in Pennsylvania instead of reaching its intended target. The calls made by passengers on Flight 93 have since become an important part of the historical record of the 9/11 attacks. They provide a human perspective on the events of that day and highlight the bravery of those who chose to fight back in the face of danger. The calls were later transcribed and made public, offering insight into the final moments of the passengers and crew aboard the flight.