John Ferruggio
John Ferruggio | |
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| Born | John Ferruggio July 6, 1925 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2010 (aged 84) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | In-flight director |
| Known for | Evacuation of Pan Am Flight 93 |
John Joseph Ferruggio (July 6, 1925 – June 19, 2010) was an American in-flight director who led the evacuation of Pan Am Flight 93, which was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. There were no fatalities among the plane's 153 passengers and crew due to Ferruggio's actions. The plane exploded on the runway in Cairo shortly after everyone had evacuated the aircraft.