Betty Ong: Voice That Changed History | Dayton News

On September 11, 2001, Betty Ong became the first to report a hijacking on American Airlines Flight 11—staying on the line for 23 harrowing minutes as chaos unfolded onboard. Her chilling final words described passengers being stabbed, crew choking on Mace, and an unresponsive cockpit. Though she perished among nearly 3,000 victims that day, her bravery and real-time intel helped identify the hijackers. Her family still honors her every year, cherishing her ashes at home and her legacy through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation, which supports youth in Bakersfield with camps and shoes. A photo of her smiling in uniform remains a quiet symbol of her courage—and the enduring impact of one woman’s voice on a world forever changed. 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/356cc50e3509e38b