
Peter Bitwinski
Peter Bitwinski was working on the 69th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, when the first plane struck. He recalls being thrown across his desk by the impact and experiencing an agonizing wait as the building swayed violently. Bitwinski managed to escape with colleagues, helping a coworker with paralysis down the stairs just before the tower collapsed. His story highlights the experiences of survivors who faced long-term consequences from that tragic day.
Power100
Reach5,692
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Peter Bitwinski was working in the North Tower when the first impact occurred.
Qué queda del 11 de septiembre, 25 años despuésLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2026-09-11



