| Record | OBS-0027 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Proponents claim that a missile, not a commercial airliner, struck the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. They argue that the damage is inconsistent with a Boeing 757 impact. Eyewitness accounts, security footage, and physical evidence confirm that Flight 77 hit the building. |
| Origin | Emerged shortly after the September 11 attacks, promoted by early conspiracy theorists. |
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| Evidence / consensus | Multiple eyewitnesses, security camera footage, and debris evidence confirm that American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon. Engineering analyses explain the damage pattern. |
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