Air Traffic Controller Remembers 911 | Dayton News

On September 11, 2001, Todd Yeary, a retired air traffic controller at Chicago Center, witnessed history unfold as the nation’s skies went silent. What began with a clear blue sky and routine operations turned into an unprecedented crisis as planes struck iconic landmarks, triggering a nationwide airspace shutdown. Yeary coordinated emergency landings, communicated with Air Force One, and stared at radar screens blanked by chaos — a surreal moment capturing America’s pivot into a new era of national security and collective trauma. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8ee4b052562cb8a