While the shock of impact itself wasn't sufficient to destroy the tower, the shock itself was transmitted throughout. In the immediate vicinity of the impacts, windows not destroyed by primary blast effects (projectiles, overpressure, fire) were likely knocked loose or ejected as the building curtain itself flexed. As the structure continued to respond to the aftereffects of the impacts, it likly continued to deform. One survivor's story relates the noises the tower he was in made as his party descended the stairs.

Similarly, ships are known to make rending noises as they sink due to torpedoes, ice, or other damage.

The lawyer was with a Toronto firm, was in the habit of demonstrating building safety to visiting law students, and [link|http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1996-01.html|was nominated for a Darwin award].