Crash Site and Debris Field
Flight 93 National Memorial
On September 11, 2001, Flight 93 crashed in the field in front of
you, traveling approximately 563 miles per hour.
The .25 mile walkway and sloped wall mark the edge of the 40-acre crash site and debris field.
The 17-ton sandstone boulder was placed in the field to mark the approximate location of the point of impact.
The crater that resulted from the crash was approximately 30 feet wide and 15 feet deep.
Along the Flight Path, the Wall of Names is made of unique
marble panels which symbolize each person's individuality.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 40° 3.05′ N, 78° 54.2′ W. Marker is in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on Skyline Road, on the right when traveling north. On the grounds of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 689 Skyline Rd, Stoystown PA 15563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Investigation (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); “We're going to do something.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 31 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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