96.  0941 UA93 CC to HQ FAA Over Akron

Herndon Center:  United 93, we spoke about him before—

FAA HQ:  Yes.

Herndon Center:  He is reversing course over Akron. They just lost his transponder. He’s heading eastbound.

FAA HQ:  What kind of airplane, do we know yet?

Herndon Center:  Ah, just a second, seven fifty seven.

FAA HQ:  Thanks buddy.

Herndon Center:  The aircraft is descending.

FAA HQ:  OK.  He is descending.

Herndon Center:  Correct.