The Discovery Channel presents THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK, featuring personal accounts of witnesses and first-time interviews with families and friends of the heroes of Flight 93, on Sunday, September 11, 2005, at 9 PM (ET/PT). The 90-minute special tells the compelling and poignant story of the 33 passengers and seven crew members on United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked, rerouted toward Washington, D.C., and crashed in Somerset County, Pa., on September 11, 2001. The film will air in its entirety without commercial interruption.

THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK is a minute-by-minute retelling of the plane’s final moments as those on board fought to regain control of the aircraft. This dramatic documentary was developed with unprecedented cooperation from many family members and friends of those on board, and with help from United Airlines. Using comprehensive research including the 9/11 Commission Report, rarely heard voice recordings, and the personal reflections of family and friends on how their loved ones would have reacted to the situation, THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK chronicles how 40 strangers discovered the terrorists’ scheme, devised a plan to respond, and stopped the deadly plot---all in just 30 minutes. The film gives viewers a better understanding of the events on the plane and a deeper appreciation of the diverse group of men and women on board.

“This program honors the 40 strangers who had a battle plan and came together to confront the terrorists, literally fighting back against the enemy,” said Judith A. McHale, president and chief executive officer, Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI). “The passengers’ extraordinary heroism saved countless lives in our nation’s capital, and Discovery is honored to present this tribute to their remarkable sacrifice.” THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK represents DCI’s commitment to commemorate the heroism demonstrated by the passengers and crew on Flight 93. A portion of the proceeds from this film will go to the Flight 93 National Memorial to honor these fallen heroes.

“The events of 9/11 are a part of history that touched each and every one of us—directly affecting the way we live our lives today,” added Jane Root, Discovery Channel executive vice president and general manager. “Discovery Channel is committed to telling this story with both unrelenting accuracy and sincere compassion. Those aboard Flight 93 have a legacy that must live on.”

Discovery commissioned London-based Brook Lapping Productions (BLP), an Emmy Award-winning production company with an international reputation for accuracy, to research and present the remarkable story of THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK. BLP has worked closely with family members, unearthing new insights, new eyewitness accounts and rarely heard recordings. Discovery en Español will simulcast Discovery Channel’s premiere of THE FLIGHT THAT FOUGHT BACK.