SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
4/24/72
SA
b6 Per FBI b7C
NORJAK
Asst. Special Agent in Charge,
b6 Per USSS U.S. Secret Service, Seattle, was contacted 4/24/72. b7C
was shown 3 copies of $20 bills, serial numbers as follows:
L 54904730 A
L 33529797 A
L 20168977 A
and provided the following information when asked whether it could be determined if in fact these $20 bills were real or not.
b6 Per USSS b7C
stated the 12 appearing on the side of the $20 bills, meant the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, California, and that the serial number would begin with the 12th letter of the alphabet, which in this instance is the letter "L".
advised that an experienced photographer b6 Per USSS could reproduce any serial number desired on this $20 -ill b7C b7E
This is a method
which is used by counterfeiters according to
further advised that he does not believe b6 Per USSS it is possible to determine if the bills set forth as copies b7C are real or not unless an original is seen. On the original it is then possible to look for certain characteristics which will appear on true bills based on the printing
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote. 12/2/71
Sheriff's
Office
Nevada, advised his department under file number has records reflecting that stated that fingerprints of were returned from the FBI Identification Division with a notation to the effect there was no criminal arrest records on file with the FBI.
Background data on reflects that he is a white male, born
9 five feet inches, 160 pounds, brown
hair, brown eyes,
He
Background data on reflects that he is a white male, born
9 five feet inches, 160 pounds, brown
hair, brown eyes,
He listed the following residences:
Sub g 164-81-1025
920
Fingerprints records returned by California State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Sacramento, California under number reflect Sheriff's
was fingerprinted by
On
11/30/71
Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
SA
mtc
Dato dictated
12/2/71
DB Cooper-30764
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agencyt it and its contents oro not to be distributed outside vour naonev.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date,
12/1/71
advised her files reflect Nevada, worked
She stated he has Social Security Number
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Sub Q 164-81-1045 my Que
11/30/71
Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
On
at
by. SA THOMAS J. WILLIAMS /sf
Date dictated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
WILLIAMS /sf
Date dictated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is, the property of the FBI and is looned lo your ogency: il and its contents are not to be distributed ouiside your agency.
DB Cooper-30766
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b7cFD-302 {Rov. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. 12/1/71
advise
Nevada,
Nevada,
further advised
had telephone number
Nevada.
Suba 164-81-1026 my z go b6 b7C
11/30/71
Nevada Filo # LV 164-60
On at
by SA THOMAS J. WILLIAMS : kmc
Dato dictated
11/30/71
This document contains nalther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. 1; is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30767
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b6 b7cFD-302 (REV.'3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/2/71
Division of Drivers License,
b6
Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada,
b7C
advised that Nevada drivers license 19 a
valid Nevada drivers license issued to
number unknown.
was described as:
b6 b7C
Race:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Bair: Eyes;
Social Security
Number:
Sub Q
was described as:
b6 b7C
Race:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Bair: Eyes;
Social Security
Number:
Sub Q 164-81-2007
glo
On 11/30/71 at
Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
b6
b7C
by SA
Date dictated
12/1/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is Inaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30768FD-302 [REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote. 12/1/71
WILLIAM A. SCOTT, residence 262 Peninsula Road, Minneapolis, Minnesota, telephone Liberty 5-5524, was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He advised that he was the captain on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
Captain SCOTT advised that he was present. during the interview of all of his crew members and that events, as supplied by them, were correct to the best of his recollection and he had no pertinent additional information to provide at this time.
during the interview of all of his crew members and that events, as supplied by them, were correct to the best of his recollection and he had no pertinent additional information to provide at this time. He added that he personally had no direct contact or observation of the hijacker and was, therefore, unable to provide a physical description.
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164-81-1028

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DEC 1 3107 FBI -SCATOLE Qui
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada Filo # IV 164-60
by
SAG HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. and SA H. E. HINDERLITER JR. (HEH: skh).
Date dictated 11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI und Is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30769FD-302 [Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
11/26/71
Stewardess, indicated to Special Agents JOHN F. RICKS and ALF T. STOUSLAND the two seats which she had observed to be occupied by the unknown subject. Thereafter, those areas were processed for fingerprints.
STOUSLAND the two seats which she had observed to be occupied by the unknown subject. Thereafter, those areas were processed for fingerprints. In addition the telephone, the area around the rear door, the rear door and four plastic drinking glasses found in the trash receptacle by the back door were also processed for fingerprints. Fingerprint impressions obtained were all initialed by SA STOUSLAND. In addition, a cloth towel affixed to the rear of one of the seats reportedly occupied by the unknown subject was removed and initialed by SA STOUSLAND. On that towel was noted what appeared to be a short human hair.
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Suba
164-81-2029
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SERIALIZED MAL FILED
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FBI -SEATTLE
2
On
11/25/71
of
Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
SA JOHN F. RICKS
SA ALF T. STOUSLAND
ATS: js
Date dictated
11/26/71
by
This document contelns neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outsido your agency.
DB Cooper-30770- FD-302 (Rev.
It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outsido your agency.
DB Cooper-30770- FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
11/26/71
The ash tray from the seat reportedly occupied by the unknown subject was examined and noted to contain a number of cork tipped cigarette butts. Those cigarette butts were obtained by SA JOHN F. RICKS.
Sub Q 164-81-1030

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED FILED
DEC 1 31971 FBI -SEATTLE gul

11/25/71
On
at
Reno, Nevada
Filo # LV 164-60
-
by SA JOHN F. RICKS:
jd
11/26/71
Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI'and is looned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30771FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
11/30/71
Chief, Reno Tower, Federal b6 Per FAA
Aviation Administration, Reno, Nevada, 1900 National Guard Way, Reno, Nevada 89502, made available a transcript of the taped
11/30/71
Chief, Reno Tower, Federal b6 Per FAA
Aviation Administration, Reno, Nevada, 1900 National Guard Way, Reno, Nevada 89502, made available a transcript of the taped radio conversations between Reno Tower and Northwest Airlines, flight 305, which had been hijacked while enroute from Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
b7C Per FAA
b7C Per FAA
stated that all times appearing on b6 Per FAA the transcript are Greenwich Mean Time and that this can be converted to Pacific Standard Time by subtracting eight hours. He also stated that the "31" referred to in the conversation is the transponder code "3100" indicating that the aircraft has been hijacked. The Code Il is a standard transponder code for an aircraft on instruments. The C 130 referred to is an Air Rescue aircraft in the vicinity of the Northwest Airlines aircraft.
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SERIALIZED
FILED
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FBI-SCALILE
200
On
11/29/71
ot Reno, Nevada
Filo #
LV 164-60
by SA
:mtc
Dato dictated
11/30/71 :
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
FILED
DEC 1 31071
FBI-SCALILE
200
On
11/29/71
ot Reno, Nevada
Filo #
LV 164-60
by SA
:mtc
Dato dictated
11/30/71 :
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b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your ogency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30772FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69]
1
Dafa. November 26, 1971
was interviewed by Special Agent b6 on November 24, 1971 at Seattle - Tacoma b7C Northwest Airlines, Sea-Tac, Seattle, Washington. He can be Airport. identified himself as reached at telephone number .
On November 24, 1971, advised that he received information sometime after 3:00 p.m. that a Northwest Airlines flight from Portland enroute to Seattle - Tacoma Airport was being hijacked. He was further advised that the hijacker wanted $200,000.00 in cash and four parachutes in exchange for releasing the passengers on this flight. stated this money was obtained and sometime after 6:00 p.m. he and a Seattle Police Department detective proceeded toward the hijacked aircraft at the end of a runway at Sea-Tac in a vehicle bearing a flight of stairs
he and a Seattle Police Department detective proceeded toward the hijacked aircraft at the end of a runway at Sea-Tac in a vehicle bearing a flight of stairs adjustable to the hijacked aircraft. stated the vehicle approached the aircraft and parked at "10 o'clock to the cockpit." was in two-way radio contact with the aircraft's captain at this time. The air stairs were placed in position at the aircraft's front door and almost simultaneously a fuel truck began refueling the aircraft.
Immediately thereafter, one stewardess described as being blond, 516" and possibly named came down. the steps and approached
gave the satchel full of money was
b7C and she returned into the plane. only remark to 
After reboarded the plane the passengers began deplaning. After the passengers were off made several trips from the plane to the vehicle bearing where she obtained four parachutes from and carried them inside the plane. In the meantime several fueling trucks had attempted to refuel the aircraft without success.
the vehicle bearing where she obtained four parachutes from and carried them inside the plane. In the meantime several fueling trucks had attempted to refuel the aircraft without success. However, the third truck secured a successful hookup and almost completed the fueling job. During the fueling, two of the three stewardesses on board this flight were allowed to depart the
aircraft, however, stayed aboard. During this entire time 
stated that the lights in the aft section of the plane remained out. stated that he did not hear the hijacker giving instructions nor any other identifiable noises from within the aircraft.
On 11/24/71 at Seattle, Washington
Sub Q
File #
Seattle 184-81 -2000
by SA /jib ....
Date dictated
11/26/71
b6 b7c
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agancy :. il and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
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SE 164-81 LMH : j 1b
After the fueling was completed the air stairs were removed and with the detective, returned to
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SE 164-81 LMH : j 1b
After the fueling was completed the air stairs were removed and with the detective, returned to the terminal. b6 b7C stated that all other information he has regarding the hijacking was received by him from other Northwest Airlines ipersonnel and was not personally observed, except for the set of facts related herein.
DB Cooper-30790FD.302 (Rov. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
11/29/71
On this date, the reporting Agent made available to
of Nellis Air Force Base, a parachute which had been opened and abandoned on a Boeing 727 Northwest Orient airplane, at Reno, Nevada, on the night of November 24, 1971. at Nellis
Air Force Base and
In the presence of the reporting Agent, these men examined said parachute, and announced that prior to its having been released from its container by someone pulling the rip cord, it was in operational condition and could have been utilized for a parachute jump. They advised that someone had cut the lines attaching the chute itself to the canvas pack it was originally packed in.
They advised that someone had cut the lines attaching the chute itself to the canvas pack it was originally packed in. They also noted that while the nylon chute itself was in good condition, two of the 24 nylon lines attaching same to the canvas pack had been cut and removed. They advised that this type of parachute was generally used by sky jumpers inasmuch as the pilot chute had been removed and removal was noted on the inspection card contained in a pocket of the canvas pack. This card identified the parachute as a 24 foot Ripstock type; DA-58-53912 as the serial number: manufactured in October 1959; owned by the Issaquah, Washington., This card showed that the parachute had been inspected and repacked on September 16, 1971, at Issaquah, Washington, by Rigger E. S. COSSEY, Riggers License Number 1579638.
stated that his expert opinion that said parachute was in operational condition prior to its release from its canvas pack by the pulling of the rip cord was contingent on the fact that no one had opened and repacked said parachute subsequent to its having been inspected and repacked by Rigger E.
to its release from its canvas pack by the pulling of the rip cord was contingent on the fact that no one had opened and repacked said parachute subsequent to its having been inspected and repacked by Rigger E. S. COSSEY as noted on the inspection card record contained in the canvas pack at time of his examination. He advised that all riggers of parachutes are licensed and when they sign the inspection card they are certifying that said parachute is packed so as to be in a life saving condition. Therefore, he is of the opinion that whoever pulled the rip cord and released the chute from its canvas pack, then proceeded to cut the shroud lines frge of the canvas pack and also cut and removed two of the shroud lines.
On 11/26/71 cNellis Air Force Base, NevadaFile # LV

16481-1035Subo SEARCHED ____ INDEXED.
SERIAL IZED ____ FILED
64-DEC 1 31971
FBI -SEATTLE
Osal
11/26/71

by. SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT - tlw Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
SCHMIDT - tlw Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: # ond Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30791
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/1/71
On this date
and
Penneys Store Number 44 located on Maryland Parkway, were interviewed by the reporting agent. They were shown a black snap-on tie with a Towncraft label and #3 Penneys also on the label.
advised that to his knowledge it would be impossible to tell at what store or location same was purchased. He stated that the #3 signified that .the tie sold for one dollar and a half. He advised that the tie was of polyester material and washable and as such was a favorite item worn by waiters or busboys or bartenders.
checked the tie counter of that store and exhibited the same type of tie, as to color and material and snap on, but this tie was approximately two and one half times the width of the one shown to him by the reporting agent.
checked the tie counter of that store and exhibited the same type of tie, as to color and material and snap on, but this tie was approximately two and one half times the width of the one shown to him by the reporting agent. He stated that it has been at least a year, and probably a year and a half, since that store handled the narrow type. He advised that these ties are not a dress-type tie but usually worn by ` working people. He advised that these ties are usually purchased by that store in bulk orders of thirty to forty dozen at a time.
Regarding the tie clasp with the imitation pearl centerpiece, attached to the tie, they concurred in advising that they would have no way knowing where it had been manufactured or sold.
Sub Q
164-81-1032
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL IZED MY FILED DEC 1 31971 FBI -StATILE
gus
On 11/29/71 at Las Vegas, Nevada
File #.
LV 164-60
by SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT : jhp
Date dictated
11/29/71
This document contains nolther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the properly of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency; it and ils contents are not to be distributed outsida your agency.
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!FD 302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription November 30, 1971
1 S. LEWIS WALLICK, a Test Pilot employed by The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, telephone 655-4031, furnished the following information:
He was the Chief Test Pilot on the Boeing 727 project and he conducted the flight testing of this aircraft.
On several occasions during this testing he intentionally lowered the rear stairs under the tail of the aircraft while in flight. The effect of lowering these stairs in flight was hardly noticeable on the controls and the only positive indication he had that the stairs were lowered was the lighting of an indicator light on the instrument panel. The stairs were lowered at a speed of 150 knots, While the stairs were lowered the plane remained in the same attitude. There was no yawing or pitching.
He furnished the following opinions in connection with the question of whether or not a pilot would feel in his controls a sudden loss of weight of
He furnished the following opinions in connection with the question of whether or not a pilot would feel in his controls a sudden loss of weight of approximately 180 pounds from the tail of a 727. He advised that if the pilot were flying the aircraft manually and if the air were calm, he would feel a sudden loss of 180 pounds weight from the tail of the aircraft. He explained that the loss of this weight would move the center of gravity toward the front of the airplane and while this movement would be slight, it could be felt in the wheel by the pilot. He stated, however, that if the air were turbulent, it is doubtful that the pilot would feel this sudden loss of weight. He indicated also that if the plane were being flown on auto-pilot the loss of this weight would not be felt by the pilot.
He advised that if the rear stairs on a 727 is lowered in flight at an altitude of less than 10,000 feet a change in pressurization occurs and this could be felt by the crew if the door leading into the cockpit is open. If the cockpit door were closed, it is doubtful that the crew would experience the change in pressurization.
If the cockpit door were closed, it is doubtful that the crew would experience the change in pressurization.
Interviewed on 11/29/71 at Seattle, Washington
Sub Q
File #
SE 164-81
2087
by SA
rmh
Dale dictated
11/30/71
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DB Cooper-30793FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/1/71
residence
telephone was inter- $
viewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the Late evening of November 24, 1971 and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
noted that he was present during the interviews of hostess and third officer
and concurred with the information as supplied by them.
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He recalled that the hijacker had indicated the bomb had an electrical fuse and instructed the hostess that radio transmissions be limited as much as possible so that they would not set it off.
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He recalled that the hijacker had indicated the bomb had an electrical fuse and instructed the hostess that radio transmissions be limited as much as possible so that they would not set it off.
He advised that the Landing at Seattle was made at 5:45 P.M., Pacific Standard Time, and that the hijacker had indicated that once the money and parachutes were brought on board and that re fueling was simultaneously taking place, the passengers would be permitted to depart.
also stated that there vos a delay on the ground in securing the chest-type parachutes and when they did not arrive as quickly as had been hoped for, the crew, through hostess requested permission to land anyway without them and the hijacker refused permission for same. At some point in negotiations with the hijacker, he indicated an awareness that parachutes would be obtained from MeChord Air Force Base and indicated that it was only 20 miles away from the Seattle Airport.
added that after take-off at 7:36 P.M., they received a call from the hijacker around 7:42 P.M., at which time he indicated that he was unable to get the stairs lowered in flight.
, they received a call from the hijacker around 7:42 P.M., at which time he indicated that he was unable to get the stairs lowered in flight. They then slowed down the aircraft air speed and subsequently observed the cockpit signal light that the rear stairs were down. At that time the Captain instructed the hijacker to sound the bell on the intercom in the event he wiched to make any further contact with them, which he agreed to do.
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LubQ
164-81-1034
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
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File #/ IV- 104:00 SPRJAIMED FILED
SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. and
DEC 1 31071
by SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR. (MENeskh)
Date dictuted
so
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your ogoney: it ond Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dato. 12/1/71
residence
was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Rep, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971.
12/1/71
residence
was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Rep, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
advised that according to some notes he had made concerning the incident, it was at 2759 Zulu time or 3:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time that he received an emergency signal from hostess on the intercom with a series of bells signaling that they had trouble on board. They had a pre-arranged flight signal for such emergencies and he made a notation in his book of the time of this notification.
Almost immediately thereafter, he received a note from advising she thought they were being hijacked and added she was not kidding.
Subsequently, hostess brought a note on what appeared to be a standard 6 x 9 tablet written with a felt pen as well as an envelope that had notations also containing the figure $200,000, two back parachutes, two chest packs and under it a time of 5:00 p.m.
Hostess then went back to the compartment and sat with the hijacker at which time he insisted that all of the above items be physically present and waiting for them at the Seattle
Hostess then went back to the compartment and sat with the hijacker at which time he insisted that all of the above items be physically present and waiting for them at the Seattle Airport upon their arrival and prior to their landing.
received the impression that the above hijacking had been carefully thought out in advance in that the hijacker specified that the money was to be furnished in a knapsack and even insisted that a discarded match cover be returned to him. He also insisted on the return of the original note and the envelope and appeared especially careful to see that nothing of his was left behind.
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164-81-1035
SEARCHED __ INDEXED SERIAL IZED MED FILED 1 DEC 1031071 FBI -SCA1 05
11/24/71
On at Reno, Nevada
Fila # LV 164-60 1
SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR., and
by SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR. HEH/skh
Date dictated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30796
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. 11/30/71
residence
was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. She identified herself as a hostess on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
Shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, en route to Seattle, Washington, in the afternoon hours of November 24, 1971, a male passenger on the flight, who was seated gave a note to Hostess the note to Hostess
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. who was also in the rear passenger compartment. The note indicated that the male individual was hijacking the plane and wanted the hostess to sit beside him. The cote further indicated that he had a bomb and wanted $200,000.00. stated she went back to the male passenger seated with the note, at which time he indicated that he was hijacking the plane and was not . kidding. He added that he wanted "no funny stuff".
stated she went back to the male passenger seated with the note, at which time he indicated that he was hijacking the plane and was not . kidding. He added that he wanted "no funny stuff". He had a black attache-type case in his lap, which case was partially open and he had his hand inside same. At this time sat down alongside the individual in seat and after lighting a cigarette for the passenger, she told him that they would cooperate. Her best recollection is that. it was while he told her he wanted no kidding and no funny stuff that he first partially opened the attache case and- permitted her to see the contents. She recalls the contents as approximately eight cylindrical objects about six to eight inches long with four of the items being placed on top of the others and banded together with some kind of tape. She also recalled some covered and uncovered wiring running from the cylindrical objects to a dry cell type battery which had . terminals on one end. She could not recall whether the wires were connected to the terminals. The battery was described as approximately eight inches long and about two and one-half inches in diameter.
The battery was described as approximately eight inches long and about two and one-half inches in diameter. She stated that she had the impression . upon observing the contents of the attache case that it was

SEARCHED_INDEXED
SERIAL IZED	______ FIFO.

DEC 1 31074 FBI -- SEATTLE
Ssp
11/24/71_pl "Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
164-81- VedliQ 1036
CA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR.
HAY HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. (HEC: tlw)
Date dictated
11/26/71
Mitulas neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FSt. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; . ... .... state not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30801
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2
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dynamite; however, she is unfamiliar with the appearance of dynamite and could only describe it as stated above, adding that it was of a reddish rusty color.
then advised the pilot's compartment of the fact the plane was being hijacked via the intercom. She used the intercom while remaining in her seat jhasmuch as it was close by and she could reach same from her
She used the intercom while remaining in her seat jhasmuch as it was close by and she could reach same from her seated position. It was with a pre-arranged signal of bells that she so advised the pilot's compartment. She also at that time on a plain envelope wrote out the demands of the hijacker, listing that he wanted four parachutes including two back packs and two chest packs, $200,000.00 in cash in small bills and that he wanted all this "by five o'clock". She recalls that delivered this note to the pilot's compartment inasmuch as the hijacker insisted that she be physically present alongside him at all times. She recalled that she sat with him almost the entire time of the flight.
recalled that during the flight from Portland to Seattle, all passengers were moved at least three rows forward from where the hijacker was seated. She stated that at one time he commented that "the bomb" he had was electrically fused and he certainly hoped the crew would not generate any electrical currents which would trigger it.
She stated that at one time he commented that "the bomb" he had was electrically fused and he certainly hoped the crew would not generate any electrical currents which would trigger it. In response to her query as to why he had chosen a Northwest airplane to hijack, she related his statement to the effect that he had "a grudge" but not against Northwest Airlines, adding that the Northwest plane just happened to be in the right place at the right time. In response to her query at one time during their conversation as to where he came from, stated the hijacker was adamant in his refusal to answer and seemed somewhat provoked by the question. recalled that frequently during her conversa- tion with the hijacker he kept reminding her that the crew should attempt "nothing funny" and cach tino she assured him that he would receive the full cooperation of the crew.
DB Cooper-30802
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRO.I:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
UNSUD, alta
Dan Cooper
ILJACKING NORTIMTEST FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Enclosed, herewith, for Seattle are two copies each of FD-302s and incerto of all
I:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
UNSUD, alta
Dan Cooper
ILJACKING NORTIMTEST FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Enclosed, herewith, for Seattle are two copies each of FD-302s and incerto of all investigation conducted to date by the Las Vegas Division, copics of which have not previously been forwarded to Seattle:
INTERVIE !! OF CRET:
11/24/71
SA II.E. HINDERLITER, JR. SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR.
Hostess
11/24/71 SAG HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR.
11/24/71 SAC, HAROLD E, CAMPBELL, JR. SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR. 2)- Seattle I - Las Vegas HEH:jr (3)
Sub Q 164-81-1037
DB Cooper-30810
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WILLIAM A. SCOTT Captain Flight #305
EXAMINATION OF PLANE:
11/25/71 SA JOHN F. RICKS SA ALF T. STOUSLAND
11/25/71
SA JOHN F. RICKS
Examination of ash tray
11/26/71 SA DENNIS J. BARRY, JR.
Reno, Nevada airport
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SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION:
11/26/711 SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT
Examination of parachute
11/24/71
Reno Airport
SA
11/24/71
Northwest Airlines, Seattle, Washington, telephonically
SA
11/29/71
Penneys Store Number 44
SA FRANGIS J.
SCHMIDT
Examination of parachute
11/24/71
Reno Airport
SA
11/24/71
Northwest Airlines, Seattle, Washington, telephonically
SA
11/29/71
Penneys Store Number 44
SA FRANGIS J. SCHMIDT
11/30/71
Nevada WILLIAMS
SA THOMAS J.
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DB Cooper-3081112/8/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
. AC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
PROM
៛
SAC, "CATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLICHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
1.1/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; : XTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
DUfile 164-2111
Rc Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71.
In reviewing referenced airtel and material enclosed therewith, it is noted the following FD-302s were not received:
Interview of
11/26/71, by SA DENNIS J. BARRY, JR.
Reno, Nevada Airport, on
Interview of on 11/24/71, by SA
Reno Airport,
Interview of Airlines, Seattle, Washington (telephonically) on 11/24/71, by SA
Northwest
Enclosed for Las Vegas is the original copy of an PD-302 dated 12/1/71, ro observation of on 11/30/71, which was inadvertently sent to Seattle.
Las Vegas is requested to irmeliately forward to Seattle, the above-mentioned FD-3025.
of an PD-302 dated 12/1/71, ro observation of on 11/30/71, which was inadvertently sent to Seattle.
Las Vegas is requested to irmeliately forward to Seattle, the above-mentioned FD-3025. 
2. - Las Vegas (Encl 1) /2) - Seattle CIT:klb (4)
Sub Q 164-81-1038
DB Cooper-30814
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Data December 3, 1971
residing at the home of , provided the following b6 b7C
information :
On November 24, 1971, while employed as a stewardess for Northwest Airlines, she flew on Flight 305 which originated in Washington, D. C., arrived at Minneapolis, Minn., about 10 a.m., and she boarded shortly thereafter. She said the crow for her flight were Pilot WILLIAM SCOTT.
B Stewardess
. Senior Stewardess and C Stewardess
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advised that her flight departed Minnea- polis, Minn., at 10:35 Central Standard Time, with a light load, less than half, and flew to Great Falls, Montana, then to Missoula, Montana, then to Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. She said that the aircraft departed Portland, Oregon at 2:53 Pacific Time, and arrived two hours and fifty-three minutes later at Seattle which is normally a 36 minute
She said that the aircraft departed Portland, Oregon at 2:53 Pacific Time, and arrived two hours and fifty-three minutes later at Seattle which is normally a 36 minute flight.
Just before the gave the word for take off from Portland,
took a beverage form to the aft jump seat. There was a man in seat 18 E, middle right aft passenger seat, and as she, faced the barrier strip, she observed dropping a note, stand up, and unfasten the barrier strip and sit down next to the man in seat 16 E. appeared emotional in that she was trying to speak to her, was moving her lips, but other than no other words
came out. picked up the note lying at her feet and read it which, to the best of her recollection, is as follows:
"Miss, I am hijacking this plane. I have a bomb. Sit next to me."
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Filo # Philadelphia 164-133
On 12/1-2/71
ot
SA
164-81-409
by SA
JWC/18G
Date dictated
15/2/3/71 INDEXED _____
DEC @41971 FBI -- SCALILF
São
DB Cooper-30815
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Filo # Philadelphia 164-133
On 12/1-2/71
ot
SA
164-81-409
by SA
JWC/18G
Date dictated
15/2/3/71 INDEXED _____
DEC @41971 FBI -- SCALILF
São
DB Cooper-30815
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This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusione of the FBI. It Is the property of the PB! It and its contents are not to be distributed outaldo your agendy. 1 SE 164-81
EJ1/01b
The following personnel at Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International Airport, were interviewed on December 6, 1971, by SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, regarding the Opaque polyethylene bag alluded to in the Sacramento airtel to Seattle, November 29, 1971. Each stated that the type bag displayed is not the standard type used by Northwest Airlines nationwide. It is possible that this bag may have boon substituted aboard #305 on November 24, 1971, by airline porsonnol somewhere along the line, but it is highly improbable:
Servico;
Transportation
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DEC
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DB Cooper-30823FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription 12/9/71
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11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription 12/9/71
Northwest b6
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Airlines
stated that a postcard
, Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International Airport, Seattle, Washington, was being temporarily held by him pending inspection by FBI Agents. He thought it unusual that mail at Seattle, inasmuch as The text of the message reads, "Do you know about · my misrepresentation?" and was signed by The return address was and was postmarked November 28, 1971, with a November 27, 1971, date written on the message side.
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provided three copies of the postcard to SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, stating that he would forward the card to in Minneapolis by company mail.
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sub 9
Interviewed on
12/6/71
01 Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81 - 188
599%
by SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON/s1b
Dote dicloled
12/8/71
This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fal ond is loaned to your agency: il ond its contents ore nol lo be distributed outside your ogency.
It is the property of the Fal ond is loaned to your agency: il ond its contents ore nol lo be distributed outside your ogency.
DB .Cooper-30824FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/14/72
Seattle Times
Newspaper, Fairview North and John Street, Seattle, Washington, furnished the following information: said that the Seattle Times Newspaper received a letter allegedly mailed to the newspaper by D. B. COOPER. He said that this letter was received on December 13, 1971. He said the letter was received by regular mail and handled in a routing manner by the receiving department of the newspaper. He said the letter had been brought to his attention by an employee in the receiving department whose job it was to route the mail to the correct department. furnished b6 b7C
this letter to the interviewing Agent.
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Interviewed on
12/13/71
at Seattle, Washington
File # SE 164-81 H91
by
jlb
Date dictoted
12/13/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and
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Interviewed on
12/13/71
at Seattle, Washington
File # SE 164-81 H91
by
jlb
Date dictoted
12/13/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-30825FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dole of transcription
12/1/71
On November 25, 1971, Special Agent (SA) handed a brown manila envelope containing a film canister to United Airlines Captain of
Virginia. Captain
telephone number is . Captain was the flight captain on United Airlines Flight which departed from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1:05 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, and arrived at Friendship Airport at ten minutes after 10:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Captain was advised of the writer's identity and the general nature of the package which was handed to him. He was also advised that there would be another special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on hand to meet his flight when it arrived at Friendship Airport and to relieve him of the package which was handed to him by the writer.
He was also advised that there would be another special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on hand to meet his flight when it arrived at Friendship Airport and to relieve him of the package which was handed to him by the writer.
The film canister which was handed to Captain contained a microfilm upon which was recorded the serial numbers of all the bills which were given to the hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was hijacked out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. The film canister was obtained from Seattle-First National Bank, Main Branch, Seattle, Washington, on November 25, 1971.
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Interviewed on	11/25/71	Seattle, Washington at	Sub. Q File # SE 164-81 -1229
by SA	mlc Date dictoloď	12/1/71 b6

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il Is the property of the F81 ond is loaned lo your agency: 11 and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30826
b7C30-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Doto.
the property of the F81 ond is loaned lo your agency: 11 and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30826
b7C30-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Doto. December 3, 1971
Northwest Airlines, Inc., furnished the following information:
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Sub Q 164-81-1345
DEC
7
On 11/25/71 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
File # XP 104-73
by CA
tab
Dato dictated
11/30/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency; it and Its contents are not to be distributed outsido your agency.
DB Cooper-30827FD- 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 15, 1971
Northwest Airlines, Inc., advised that after reviewing his notes and technical records concerning the operation of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1:71, he had draw the following conclusions concerning the possible vicinity where the hijacker beiled out of the air- craft and the possible ares in which he landed. furnished a map with an overlay of the hijacker's landing area.
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Sub. Q 164-81-1348 DECO 7
On 13/1/11 of Minneapolis, Minnesota
File #
2
Q 164-81-1348 DECO 7
On 13/1/11 of Minneapolis, Minnesota
File #
2 164-73
by SA
tab
Data dictated
12/9/71
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This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; if and Its contents are notto be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30835FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/16/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(Priority) SUB- E F H ap
Re Seattle airtel to Minneapolis dated 12/10/71.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are FD-302's
reflecting interviews with b6 b7C
Northwest Airlines,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS 2
- Seattle (Enc. 27) rec'd ser 2 - Minneapolis RWG : ras (4).
164-81-1349
Sub. Q
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 1 81971
FBI - SEATTLE
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Approved: ORA
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-13B DB Cooper-308381
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-13B DB Cooper-308381
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/6/71
2 Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, advised a note had been received in the paper's afternoon mail. He said the envelope in which the note was mailed was postmarked US Postal Service, CA, 956, PM, December 1, 1971, and was addressed to Reno Gazette, Reno, Nevada. The note is on a piece of lined paper and has words cut from newspapers pasted on the paper to say "Plan Ahead for Retirement Income D. B. Cooper".
said that himself were the only persons at the Gazette who handled the note.
Оп 12/2/71 at Reno, Nevada
Filo # LV 164-60 Sub. Q
164-81-1465
by SA
mtc
Date dictated
12/6/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
BEC 0 : 71
toi-s
まし
DB Cooper-30839
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Date 11/26/71
On this date, the below listed individuals examined a Boeing Aircraft, Type 727, which belongs to
BEC 0 : 71
toi-s
まし
DB Cooper-30839
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Date 11/26/71
On this date, the below listed individuals examined a Boeing Aircraft, Type 727, which belongs to Northwest Orient Airlines, and which had been utilized as their flight number 305 on that date. This examination took place at 11:25 P.M. at the Municipal Airport in Reno, Nevada.
Prior to the initiation of this search, information had been furnished to the below agents by a member of the crew who had flown this airplane into the Reno airport to the effect that the unknown subject involved in the hi-jacking of this airplane had been seated in the rear right-hand window seat of this plane.
Upon boarding this aircraft, it was determined that the rear row of seats on this airplane were numbered 18, and the right window seat was designated 18F. On the seat numbered 18E a black clip-on tie was observed. This black tie contained a tie clasp, yellow gold in color: with a white pearl circular stone in the center. The label on this tie indicated it to be a "Towncraft" tie and bore the store name of Penneys Number 3.
The label on this tie indicated it to be a "Towncraft" tie and bore the store name of Penneys Number 3. It further bore a label showing it to be a "Snapper" patent type tie. On the floor directly in front of seat number 18D, the exterior canvas cover for a chest type parachute was observed "along with the handle utilized for releasing this parachute. The label on this canvas covering indicated it to be Pack Part Number 4511876B and indicated the date of manufacture to have been October, (year illegible). The flap on this canvas exterior contained a sewn on white label with the notation SSS # 5 and COSS. This flap had also been stenciled with the name JOHNSON.
An opened parachute which apparently had been removed from the canvas parachute cover described above was found spread out over seats 17C and 17B. This parachute was of a pink-orange color.
On seat 18B, an unopened back type parachute was observed. A card in the pocket of this parachute reflected it to be a Conacol type parachute, number 60-9707 and made by the Pioneer Parachute Company.
A card in the pocket of this parachute reflected it to be a Conacol type parachute, number 60-9707 and made by the Pioneer Parachute Company. This card indicated it was last inspected on May 21, 1971.
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
Filo #
LV 164-60
Sub Q b6 b7C
SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT: SA
164-81-1465
SA
Dote dictated 3 11/26/71
by
FJS:jd
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and I'm looned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DECC 0 "171 FBI -- St .: 5
DB Cooper-30840FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date,
11/26/71
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Seattle, Washington, telephonically contacted SA at United Airlines, Reno, Nevada, and furnished the following information:
The Boeing 727 aircraft, formerly Northwest Airlines Flight 305, had been hijacked earlier in the day while en route to Seattle, Washington, from Portland, Oregon. The airplane landed at Seattle where the hijacker requested $200,000.00 and four parachutes, two chest packs and two back packs.
The airplane landed at Seattle where the hijacker requested $200,000.00 and four parachutes, two chest packs and two back packs. After the money was delivered to the hijacker in a knapsack, passengers and two of the stewardesses were allowed to deplane.
At Seattle the hijacker had specified there were to be no police or fire equipment when the plane landed. He requested an unmarked car and a representative of the airline would be allowed to approach the aircraft from a ten o'clock relative position. The only other equipment to go near the aircraft was to be the air stairs and refueling equipment.
At takeoff the hijacker had directed the aircraft to be flown at 10,000 feet with the rear door down, and flaps and landing gear down.
requested the following :
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and one other individual, who could be an FBI Agent, meet the aircraft on landing in an unmarked automobile and that this automobile approach the aircraft from a relative position of ten o'clock
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On, at Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
164-81-1466
Sub. Q
by. SA
- tlw
Date dictated
11/26/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency :. it and its contents are not to bo distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30842ERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
11/26/71
Reno International Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised the Northwest Airlines 727 Flight 305 would park on the ramp approximately 150 yards cast of the airport terminal building. He said no vehicles other than service vehicles would be permitted on the ramp or runway except for FBI vehicles or those authorized on the airport by the FBI.
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INGIRO.
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On
11/24/71
at
Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
by SA
- tlw
Date dictated
11/26/71
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On
11/24/71
at
Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
by SA
- tlw
Date dictated
11/26/71
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This document confoins nellhor recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency: Ii and tis contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30844 FD-302 (Rov. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato. 11/26/71
Nevada State Air National Guard, Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised that after examining a parachute which was found on the Northwest airplane, which was hi-jacked in Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971, and landed in Reno, Nevada, that this parachute was a 1960 model, 24 feet in length, Conacol type commercial parachute, manufactured by the Pioneer Parachute Company. stated that this parachute was in very good condition and capable of being operated at any time. also found a white card located in a pocket on this parachute, which indicated that this parachute was inspected on May 21, 1971 by E.J. COSSEY, Riggers, license number 1579638. This card also listed the name of the Brown Engineering Company, Post Office Box 1436, Patterson, California, 95363.
This card also listed the name of the Brown Engineering Company, Post Office Box 1436, Patterson, California, 95363.
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DEC :201071 7
11/26/71
On at Reno, Nevada
Filo #
LV 164-60
by SA DENNIS J. BARRY, JR. : id
Date dictatod
11/26/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and iz loaned to your agoney: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agoney.
DB Cooper-30845FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/15/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUB - Q
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71, and Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71. b6 of interview of 11/24/11, and two copies SUB-F G
SUB-D Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of Sgt. two copies b7C
of FD-302 interview of on 11/24/71, all of
should have been enclosed with referenced Las Vegas airtel.
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of FD-302 interview of on 11/24/71, all of
should have been enclosed with referenced Las Vegas airtel.
In addition, enclosed are two copies of FD-302 search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents and also interview d on 12/2/71, for completion b6 b7C
of Seattle files.
SUB - F.
Investigation continuing Las Vegas
2 - Seattle (Encl. 10) Auf 1- Las Vegas HEH : kmc (3)
SUB- E.
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Sub.Q 164-81-1469
DEC 20: 71
1
Approved:
38
Sent M Per DB Cooper-30846
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1060 O - 346-000 (11).F: 302 [REN. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/22/71
Z DONALD ELMORE TURKER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alsbar, telephone 478-3441, was laterviewed at the home of his father, HENRY HLMORE TURNER, 1958 Cottage Court, Nobile, Alabama, He was advised that he was being interviemed in regard to the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on Movember 24, 1971, TURNER furnished the following information:
Mr. TURNER advised that dring early summer of 1971, he was employed by Valley Helicopter, Post Office Dox 505,
TURNER advised that dring early summer of 1971, he was employed by Valley Helicopter, Post Office Dox 505, Twisp, Washington, ag general manager. He said that ha flew the Company's only "hot" hellcapter and did spraying and fertilizing work for the Department of Agriculture, He said that in June 1970, he had a Valley Helicopter, when he took the helicopter to Great Falls, Montana, for a spraying job. Ho said that he left the belleopter in Great Falls and returned to Mobile, Alabama, quitting work with Valley Helicopter. Ne said, however, that he atill is part orner in the company since he holds stock.
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Mr. TURNER said that on November 16, 1971, he was caplayed by a branch ofice of Teledyne Boviable Offshore, which is located in New Iberia, Louisiana. Do was hired on & power plant cagincer and would do all electrical work and san the poserhouse on offshore drilling rigs. He said that on November 19, 1072, he left Intercoastal City, Louisiana, by helicopter to work on an offshore drilling mig 65 ailes south of Intercoastal City, He said thathe Mond on the rig with 22 other persons
He said that on November 19, 1072, he left Intercoastal City, Louisiana, by helicopter to work on an offshore drilling mig 65 ailes south of Intercoastal City, He said thathe Mond on the rig with 22 other persons until December 4, 1971, at which time be returned to Interesastal City by helicopter.
He said that during this time he did not leave the rug. advised that bis supervisors were He stated that maintained personnel recorde at the Teledyne Noviale Offshore office in Now Iberia which would list the names and addresses of all other persons an the rig between Meverber 19, 1971, and Dagember d. 1971, TURNER said that Louisiana, Louisiana.
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He said that he felt that all of these persons could verify his whereabouts on November 24, 1971.
are not to be distributed outside your agency,
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He said that he felt that all of these persons could verify his whereabouts on November 24, 1971.
DOKALD TURNER advised that he was a paratrooper with the United States Army from 1000 to 1963, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He also said that he was a flight mechanic from November of 1950 to November of 1953, at Fairbanks, Alaska, and fron February 1954 to April 1955, at Davia Nouthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, He said that he has flown fixed-wing aircraft before but has never flown jets.
The following infraction was obtained through interview and observation;

Name	DONALD ELPORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date of birth	April 11, 1933
Place of birth	Deer Park, Alabama
Social Security Number	417-38-8704
Vite
Children
Father	HENRY BEMORE TURNER 58 Cottage Court
The following infraction was obtained through interview and observation;

Name	DONALD ELPORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date of birth	April 11, 1933
Place of birth	Deer Park, Alabama
Social Security Number	417-38-8704
Vite
Children
Father	HENRY BEMORE TURNER 58 Cottage Court Mobile, Alabama
Employment	Teledyne Movtable Offshore · Now Iberia, Louisiana
Drivers License Number	Alabama 2692872
RaCO	White
SOK	Nale
Eyes	Black
Hair	Brova
Weight	180 pounds
Hoight	5:10"
Complexion	Hediun
Build	Stocky

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Complexion	Hediun
Build	Stocky

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/22/71
DONALD ELMORE TURNER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-3441, was interviewed at the home of his father, HENRY ELMORE TURNER, 1958 Cottage Court, Mobile, Alabama. He was advised that he was being interviewed in regard to the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971. TURNER furnished the following information:
Mr. TURNER advised that during early Summer of 1971, he was employed by Valley Helicopter, Post Office Box 505, Twisp, Washington, as general manager. He said that he flew the company's only hdicopter and did spraying and fertilizing work for the Department of Agriculture. He said that in June, 1970, he had a Valley Helicopter, when he took the helicopter to Great Falls, Montana, for a spraying job. He said that 
he left the helicopter in Great Falls and returned to Mobile, Alabama, quitting work with Valley Helicpter.
He said that 
he left the helicopter in Great Falls and returned to Mobile, Alabama, quitting work with Valley Helicpter. He said, however, that he still is part owner in the company since he holds stock.
Mr. TURNER said that on November 16, 1971, he was employed by a branch office of Teledyne Moviable Offshore, which is located in New Iberia, Louisiana. He was hired as a power plant engineer and would do all electrical work and run the powerhouse on offshore drilling rigs. He said that on November 19, 1971, he left Intercoastal City, Louisiana, by helicopter to work on an offshore drilling rig, 65 miles south of Intercoastal City. He said that he lived on the rig with 22 other persons until December 4, 1971, at which time he returned to Intercoastal City by helicopter.
He said that during this time he did not leave the rig. TURNER advised that his supervisors were He stated that maintained personnel records at the Teledyne Moviable Offshore Office in New Iberia which would list the names and addresses of all other persons on the rig between November 19, 1971, and December 4, 1971.
stated that maintained personnel records at the Teledyne Moviable Offshore Office in New Iberia which would list the names and addresses of all other persons on the rig between November 19, 1971, and December 4, 1971. TURNER
said that Louisiana, and Louisiana, were on the rig with him.
Interviewed on
12/22/71
al Mobile, Alabama
File #
MO 164-34 - 16
by SA SA
LEK : mrc
Date dictated
12/22/71
DB Cooper-30849
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He said that he felt that all of these persons could verify his whereabouts on November 24, 1971.
DONALD TURNER advised that he was a paratrooper with the United States Army from 1960 to 1963, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He also said that he was a flight mechanic from November of 1950 to November of 1953, at Fairbanks, Alaska, and from February 1954 to April 1955, at Davis Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. He said that he has flown fixed-wing aircraft before but has never flown jets.
also said that he was a flight mechanic from November of 1950 to November of 1953, at Fairbanks, Alaska, and from February 1954 to April 1955, at Davis Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. He said that he has flown fixed-wing aircraft before but has never flown jets.
The following information was obtained through interview and observation:

Name	DONALD ELMORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date of birth	April 11, 1933
Place of birth	Deer Park, Alabama
Social Security Number Wife	417-38-8704
Children
Father	HENRY ELMORE TURNER 58 Cottage Court Mobile, Alabama
Employment	Teledyne Moviable Offshore New Iberia, Louisiana
Drivers License Number	Alabama 2692872
Race	White
Sex	Male
Eyes	Black
Hair	Brown
Weight	180 pounds
Height	5'10"
The following information was obtained through interview and observation:

Name	DONALD ELMORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date of birth	April 11, 1933
Place of birth	Deer Park, Alabama
Social Security Number Wife	417-38-8704
Children
Father	HENRY ELMORE TURNER 58 Cottage Court Mobile, Alabama
Employment	Teledyne Moviable Offshore New Iberia, Louisiana
Drivers License Number	Alabama 2692872
Race	White
Sex	Male
Eyes	Black
Hair	Brown
Weight	180 pounds
Height	5'10"
Complexion	Medium
Build	Stocky

TURNER furnished a photograph taken of him in 1970.
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Complexion	Medium
Build	Stocky

TURNER furnished a photograph taken of him in 1970.
DB Cooper-30850
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	: SAC, NEW ORIE ANS
FROM	: SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

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Enclosed for New Orleans are six copies and for Seattle two copies of FD-302 reflecting interview with DONALD E. TURNER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alabama, on December 22, 1971. Also enclosed for New Orleans and Seattle are two copies each of photograph of TURNER.
- New Orleans (Encs 8) - Seattle (164-81) (Info) (Encs 4) Localsa 1
2 - Mobile LEK : mrc (5)
164-81
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DB Cooper-30851
3FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date December 8, 1971
1
Airlines, was interviewed by SA Northwest Orient b6 SA and furnished the following information.
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At approximately 2:00 p.m., November 24, 1971, a white male came up to him in regular rotation in a long line of customers and said something to the effect, "Can I get on
, November 24, 1971, a white male came up to him in regular rotation in a long line of customers and said something to the effect, "Can I get on your flight to Seattle?" noticed b6
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The white male was described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	Mid 30's, possibly older
Height	5'10" or 5'11"
Weight	180
The white male was described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	Mid 30's, possibly older
Height	5'10" or 5'11"
Weight	180 pounds
Build	Medium
Characteristics	Sofe voice, Not noted wearing glasses
Complexion	Slightlydarker possibly Olive
Hair	Dark, no gray noted
Clothing	Dark clothing, but only recalled what he believed to be a casual jacket, headwear was unnoticed
Overall impression	Laboring type man as opposed to office vorker.

was unsure if he would recognize the man again as this man was one of many he handiod that day.

On	11/24/71, The $20 bill was co-mingled
Portland, Oregon	and
Filo #	unavailable.
On	11/24/71, The $20 bill was co-mingled
Portland, Oregon	and
Filo #	unavailable.
PD 164-41
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dictated

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/17/71
Seattle - Tacoma Airport provided a handwritten log of radio communications between Northwest Orient Air Operations at Seattle - Tacoma Airport, Northwest Orient Air Operations at Minneapolis and Northwest Orient Flight 305 made on the evening of November 24, 1971 by Northwest Orient employee
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Northwest Orient Air Operations at Minneapolis and Northwest Orient Flight 305 made on the evening of November 24, 1971 by Northwest Orient employee
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A two page log which relates primarily to the of the flight from Seattle, was prepared by
All three of the above-mentioned logs were made in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For convenience in reading these as well as other logs maintained in this case, they have been converted to Pacific Standard Time (PST) and the time has been parenthetically inserted at least onde on each page of the log.

Interviewod on	12/13/71	Sub. Q at Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81 2026
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This document contains nellber recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the properly of the FBI and Is loaned to your ogency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30853FD-36 (Rev.
It Is the properly of the FBI and Is loaned to your ogency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30853FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/22/71
Transmit the following in

(Type in plaintext or code)
Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL	Sub:	H.
(Priority)
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	Q.
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	ce far	C.E.f.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies each of an FD-302 containing results of interview with Witness and an insert reflecting a summary of negative investigation conducted in this matter by Portland.
Investigation continuing.
2 - Seattle (Enc.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/22/71
Transmit the following in

(Type in plaintext or code)
Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL	Sub:	H.
(Priority)
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	Q.
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	ce far	C.E.f.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies each of an FD-302 containing results of interview with Witness and an insert reflecting a summary of negative investigation conducted in this matter by Portland.
Investigation continuing.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 4) 2 - Portland
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Special Agent in Charge
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/6/72
2 address,
Everett, Washington, telephone ,
, date of birth was interviewed and provided the following infor-
mation:
Washington, his had planned a trip to Reno, was low on funds due to his
Nevada, for December 1. Since present lack of employment, he decided
that he would
Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada. He at Everett at , on the morning of and proceeded to Portland, Oregon, where he had a three-hour layover. He got on the bus in Portland after his layover and immediately noticed two persons who were occu- pying the seat right in front of him. These two persons were described as follows:
Name Alias
(Last Name Unknown)
Sex
Race
Male Caucasion Approximately 24 6 ' 1"
Age Height Weight Build Complexion Hair
160 .
These two persons were described as follows:
Name Alias
(Last Name Unknown)
Sex
Race
Male Caucasion Approximately 24 6 ' 1"
Age Height Weight Build Complexion Hair
160 .1bs. Thin and wiry Light
Eyes
Dress
Black, shoulder length very fluffy, thick and full Wore glasses with wire rims Blue jeans that were quite tight and square toed type shoes
Peculiarities
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Doto. December 2, 1971
stewardess, Northwest Orient Air Minnesota,
Lines, home address on her return to Northwest's Flight Operations, advised as follows:
On viewing a facsimile copy of the artist's con- ception of the hijacker, based on information furnished by her earlier that date to Special Agents of the FBI, advised that the drawing is a good Likeness of the hijacker; however,
advised as follows:
On viewing a facsimile copy of the artist's con- ception of the hijacker, based on information furnished by her earlier that date to Special Agents of the FBI, advised that the drawing is a good Likeness of the hijacker; however, she would make the glasses wider on the head, and the face should be a little longer. This was the only correction she could suggest at this time.
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MP 164-73
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Date dictoted
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DB Cooper-30860FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato at December 2, 1971
stewardess, Northwest Crient
Air Lines, home address Minnesota, telephone then at Northwest's Operations,
informed as follows:
On viewing a facsimile copy of an artist's con- ception of the hijacker on Northwest Flight 305, on November 24, 1971, she stated that the conception was pot, in her opinion, a good likeness of the hijacker.
viewing a facsimile copy of an artist's con- ception of the hijacker on Northwest Flight 305, on November 24, 1971, she stated that the conception was pot, in her opinion, a good likeness of the hijacker. Sherequested permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalog, and immediately picked out photo number KK5-1, in the Facial Lincs Section, stating, "that i him, except for the ears and hair." She explained that the person depicted in that particular number photo closely resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head, and she felt that the hair line should be some lower than that on the man depicted in photo number KK5-1. She was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's con- ception shown to her was not a good likeness of the hijacker.
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FILED
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FBI - SEATTLE 
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It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
(1)
Dato. December 2, 1971
residence
telephone
informed as follows:
Che was
to Northwest Airlines Flight 305, that was hijacked between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. She had previa bly related to Special agents of the FBI at Seattle all dechils that she could recall concerning the hijacker, and understood that the purpose of this inter- view was to assist in the preparation of an artist's concep- tion of the hijacker, by answering certain questions regarding the best recollection she has as of thistime of the hijacker.
described the hijacker generally as a white male, age 38-45, olive complexion, height 73 inches, weight 165-170 pounds; slim build, and hair dark brown or black.
She was unable to describe his eyes as he wore hore-rimmed dark glasses at all times she observed him while aboard the flight, and she further pointed out that
permitted to leave
She was unable to describe his eyes as he wore hore-rimmed dark glasses at all times she observed him while aboard the flight, and she further pointed out that
permitted to leave the plane at Seattle.
When questioned further to further define various characteristics of the hijacker, she described his head as oval, eyes unknown, eyebrows average, nose small, mouth small, thick lower lip, thin upper lip, chin pointed, ears average, cheek and cheekbone average, hair straight, and slightly balding. She could not make any comment concerning facial lines, and said he did not have a moustache, beard or pockmarks and skin irregularities.
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DB Cooper-30862FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
December 1, 1971
Northwestern Airlines stewardess who was on the Northwestern Airlines
3-17-69)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
December 1, 1971
Northwestern Airlines stewardess who was on the Northwestern Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Seattle and Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views:
The following photographs were shown to
1.
date of birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, Date of Birth 7/10/16, FBI Number 723 414 G
3.
subject of Minneapolis
4.
FBI Number
5.
Date of Birth
6.
7. Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution Number
The following facsimiles were shown to
1. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
2. Unidentified male, Youngstown Police Department number
3. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
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5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
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DB Cooper-30864FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato. December 1,1971
Northwest Airlines stewardess, who was on the Northwest Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Seattle and Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views.
The following photographs were shown to
1.
Date of Birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, Date of Birth 7/10/16, FBI Number 723 414 G
3.
៛ subject of Minneapolis
4.
₹ FBI Number
5.
Date of Birth
6.
7. Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution number
The following faciniles were shown to
1. Unidentified male, Clevelad, Ohio Number
2. Unidentified male, Youngstown Police Department number
3. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
5.
Unidentified male, Youngstown Police Department number
3. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
Sub.Q
On 11/26/71 at Minneapolis, Minnesota File # Minneapolis 104-73
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164-81-1935
SEARCHED
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Dato dictated 12 ISAVED MAFILED
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dolo, December 1, 1971
Northwestern Airlines stewardess, who was on the Northwestern Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Scattle and. Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views.
The following photographs wore shown to
1. }
5 date of birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, date of birth 7/10/6 FBI Number 729 414 G.
The following photographs wore shown to
1. }
5 date of birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, date of birth 7/10/6 FBI Number 729 414 G.
3.
subpot of Minneapolis
4.
FBI Number
5.
date of birth
6.
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7. Unidentified nale - Federal Correctional Institution number
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1. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio number
2. Unidentified nale, Youngstown police Department number
3. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio Number
Sub.Q
164-81-1936
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1, FRED JAN 1 8 1972 FBI -SERIILE 7
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DB Cooper-30868-
FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
-1-
Date.
December 13, 1971
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3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date.
December 13, 1971
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota, furnished from their files the original of flight coupon number 1 of Northwest ticket which had been issued to a DAN COOPER on November 24, 1971, at Portland, Oregon. advised that COOPER had paid cash for this ticket which was one North- west Flight 305, the flight which had been hijacked on the same date at Seattle, Washington. advised that the
amount of the ticket was advised that this paid coupon had been handled by many Northwest employees and that he doubted if it would be of any value in processing it for fingerprints.
advised that this was the only ticket issued on Flight 305 on that day by the Washington, D. C., and Portland to a man using the name COOPER.
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On 12/7/71 o! Minneapolis, Minnesota
MP IG DELPANEO INDEXED
File #
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DB Cooper-30870FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/13/72
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00;
SEATTLE)
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are nine copies each of FD-302's reflecting interviews with stewardesses
on
11/25/71 and 11/26/71. Also enclosed is an FD-302 interview with
Northwest Airlines, on 12/7/71.
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-195
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion
12/8/71
provided the following information:
advised that she was formerly
and is . On the afternoon
of November 23, 1971 the airport where they picked up
drove to the Portland
and
who had arrived on Northwest Flight 735 from Chicago. The entire family drove immediately from the airport in Portland to the residence in They spent the remainder of the evening there.
On Wednesday, November 24, 1971. the remained at the house visiting with the except for a brief one half hour period during which time with neighbors, who live
visited
The entire family also went out shopping for a while but returned to the house where they had dinner and spent the rest of the night.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, the entire family, including spent the entire day in the house where a Thanksgiving dinner was served in the late afternoon.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, the entire family, including spent the entire day in the house where a Thanksgiving dinner was served in the late afternoon. In addition to the family and the the dinner was also attended by a friends of the family from
On Friday, November 26, 1971, except for a short time during which went to the Memorial Cemetary, the entire family spent the day at the residence. That evening the entire family went to visit friends at Washington.
On Saturday, November 27, 1971, the entire family was taken back to Portland where the caught an airplane for Chicago which left at 2:35 in the afternoon.
On December 2, 1971
received a letter
from postmarked November 29, 1971
Sub Q
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Interviewed on at Longview, Washington
File # SE 164-81 1971
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Date dictated 12/3/71
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This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30872 2 SE 164-83 RHT: kdl
from Rockford, Illinois stating that all was well.
DB Cooper-30873FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/8/71
› advised that she last saw when she and her husband were guests of who live at dinner on November 25, 1971. According to
for Thanksgiving
the
arrived from Chicago on Tuesday, November 23. The next day on Wednesday, November 24, in the late afternoon, the including and the came to visit
at her place of employment,
advised that she did not see the again after the 25th but she thought they flew home to Illinois on Saturday, November 27.
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File #
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12/3/71
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it ond ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it ond ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30874FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription.
12/8/71
advised that he last saw home where the
were invited to spend Thanksgiving Day.
was certain that was present with the family during the whole day but he thought that the and the Wash- planned to visit with friends in ington that evening.
next heard from Friday evening when he called to say good-bye.
on
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Interviewed on
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File #
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the F81 and is loaned to your agency; # and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30875FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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Date:
1/19/72
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) &
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FROM :
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Date:
1/19/72
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FROM :
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Sub 130
DAILY TELETYPE
INTERVIEWED AT SPOKANE,
SUSPECT
WASHINGTON TODAY AND ADVISED HE WAS FLYING WITH
ON THE DATE OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AND WAS SOME TWO HUNDRED MILES WEST OF HONOLULU WHEN HE HEARD OF THE HIJACKING. HE ADVISED HE WAS IN NO WAY IMPLICATED IN IT AND COULD OFFER NO SUSPECTS. HE DID SUPPLY SAMPLES OF HIS PERSONAL TYPEWRITER WHICH WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE .. LABORATORY. P. CEF: set (1) MY
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-138
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:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-01) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
Re Las Vegas airtel 12/3/71, which enclosed numerous FD-302s, including one of FAA, Reno, Nevada. The FD-302 itself is clear but the transcription of the tape is of such poor quality, copy-wise, that it possibly could not be preproduced in Seattle's report.
The FD-302 itself is clear but the transcription of the tape is of such poor quality, copy-wise, that it possibly could not be preproduced in Seattle's report.
LEADS
LAS VEGAS DIVISION
At Reno, Nevada
Netorpt to borrow the original of the transcription from FAA and provide Seattle with one clear Xerox copy which can be reproduced here. PLEASE EXPEDITE. 
2 - Las Vegas 2 - Seattle CEF : k1b (4)
DB Cooper-30877 n Sub Q 164-81-1985
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Dote of transcription
12/9/71
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Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, furnished sheets containing read out information and key to aviation weather reports for weather conditions between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971. He interpreted the read outs as follows:
Surface observations: 7:00 p.m.
Eugene, Oregon: 2,500 feet scattered, 3,800 feet scattered, 11,000 overcast, visibility 15 miles, temperature 42, wind SSE 8 knots, breaks in overcast.
Portland, Oregon: 2,000 feet scattered, measured 3,400 feet broken, 5,000 feet overcast, 15 mile visibility, very light rain showers, temperature 46, wind SE 4 knots.
Portland, Oregon: 2,000 feet scattered, measured 3,400 feet broken, 5,000 feet overcast, 15 mile visibility, very light rain showers, temperature 46, wind SE 4 knots. Rain began at 6:35 p.m.
Toledo, Washington: 3,500 scattered, measured 4,700 feet overcast, visibility 12 miles, temperature 41, wind SSW 4 knots. Rain ended at 6:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Eugene, Oregon: 1,600 feet scattered, 2,500 feet overcast, 10 miles visibility, light rain showers, temperature 42, wind SSW 12 knots, rain began at 7:34 p.m.
Salem, Oregon: 1,500 scattered, measured 2,600 overcast, 5 miles visibility, light rain showers, temperature 43, wind SSS 9 knots.
Portland, Oregon: 1,500 scattered, measured 2,700 broken, 5,000 feet overcast. 7 miles visibility, light rain showers, temperature 42, wind west 10 knots.
Toledo, Washington: Measured 3,000 feet overcast, 12 miles visibility, very light rain showers, temperature 42, wind south 5 knots. Rain began 7:35 p.m.
Interviewed on 12/3/71 af Portland, Oregon
File #
SE 164-81
2086

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File #
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DB Cooper-308782 SE 164-81
9:00 p.m.
Eugene, Oregon: 1,500 scattered measured, 2,500 broken, 7,500 feet overcast. Visibility 15 miles, temperature 42, wind south 8 knots.
Salem, Oregon: 1,500 scattered, 3,500 scattered, measured 10,000 broken. Visibility 15 miles, temperature 43, wind south 18 knots.
Portland, Oregon: Measured 3,100 feet, broken, 5,000 feet overcast, 10 miles visibility, light rain showers, temperature 44, wind south 11 knots. Few cumliofactue clouds at 1,500 feet.
Toledo, Washington: 3,000 scattered measured, 3,400 overcast, 12 miles visibility, temperature 42, wind south 6 knots. Rain ended at 8:05 p.
Toledo, Washington: 3,000 scattered measured, 3,400 overcast, 12 miles visibility, temperature 42, wind south 6 knots. Rain ended at 8:05 p.m.
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also stated that to secure average of below listed information for Woodland, Washington, an average of the two sets of information would give a close estimate of conditions at Woodland. The information below is for the times between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971:

Place	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Height Above Sea Level	Temperature
Salem	230 degrees	30 knots	7,000 feet	-4
230 degrees	25 knots	5,000 feet	-1
235 degrees	20 knots	2,000 feet	6
235 degrees	15 knots	surface	10
Portland	225 degrees	20 knots	7,000 feet	-8
230 degrees	25 knots	5,000 feet	-5
235 degrees	20 knots	2,000
on November 24, 1971:

Place	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Height Above Sea Level	Temperature
Salem	230 degrees	30 knots	7,000 feet	-4
230 degrees	25 knots	5,000 feet	-1
235 degrees	20 knots	2,000 feet	6
235 degrees	15 knots	surface	10
Portland	225 degrees	20 knots	7,000 feet	-8
230 degrees	25 knots	5,000 feet	-5
235 degrees	20 knots	2,000 feet	2
235 degrees	15 knots	surface	8

DB Cooper-30879
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On November 27, 1971 a man who is familiar with parachute clubs and jumpers in the southwestern part of Washington and northern part of Oregon, advised that a person jumping from a plane at about 7000 feet
27, 1971 a man who is familiar with parachute clubs and jumpers in the southwestern part of Washington and northern part of Oregon, advised that a person jumping from a plane at about 7000 feet who had experience could free fall and while doing so could count to 25 seconds which would then place him at 3000 feet and for this reason no altimeter would be needed. He pointed out that if the subject could have seen the ground there would be no problem in landing if he had experience as a jumper. He further pointed out that his experience as a jumper shows him that the subject would not have needed jump boots, a helmet, jump suit, or any other special equipment for he and other chutists jump in shorts, tennis shoes, and other non-jumping equipment when weather conditions are right. He also pointed out that the subject could land within one mile of a pin point spot picked if he had experience and knew when to jump. Further, he stated the subject would have travelled 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from the drop line from the plane in a 30 mile per hour wind if he opened his chute at 3000 feet. also advised that he could also state that if the subject had experience he would know that the
mile from the drop line from the plane in a 30 mile per hour wind if he opened his chute at 3000 feet. also advised that he could also state that if the subject had experience he would know that the easiest place to put a container with the money would be between his legs and this would not cause any problems on landing or during descent. suggested one person whom he thought could be capable of the hijacking and that would be who is a good and experienced parachutist and pilot.
advised that the parachute clubs in the area he is familiar with are the Pacific Parachute Club which uses Donald airfield 30 miles south of Portland, Oregon, and the Western Sport Parachute Center which uses both the Frink field and the Hockinson field near Vancouver, Washington; he pointed out that Puckett airfield is no longer used as a jump center.
On November 28, 1971 Vancouver Piper Aviation, 209 East Reserve Street, Vancouver, Wash- ington, was contacted and advised that he and a group of experienced pilots had been discussing the hijacking and he advanced the theory that in view of the cloud cover on the night of November 24, 1971 only an experienced jumper knowing
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pilots had been discussing the hijacking and he advanced the theory that in view of the cloud cover on the night of November 24, 1971 only an experienced jumper knowing
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DB Cooper-30880FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.November 30 1971
1 S. LEWIS WALLICK, a Test Pilot employed by The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, telephone 655-4031, furnished the following information:
He was the Chief Test Pilot on the Boeing 727 project and he conducted the flight testing of this aircraft.
On several occasions during this testing he intentionally lowered the rear stairs under the tail of the aircraft while in flight. The effect of lowering these stairs in flight was hardly noticeable on the controls and the only positive indication he had that the stairs were lowered was the lighting of an indicator light on the instrument panel. The stairs were lowered at a speed of 150 knots. While the stairs were lowered the plane remained in the same attitude. There was no yawing or pitching.
He furnished the following opinions in connection with the question of whether or not a pilot would feel in his controls a
He furnished the following opinions in connection with the question of whether or not a pilot would feel in his controls a sudden loss of weight of approximately 180 pounds from the tail of a 727. He advised that if the pilot were flying the aircraft manually and if the air were calm, he would feel a sudden loss of 180 pounds weight from the tail of the aircraft. He explained that the loss of this weight would move the center of gravity toward the front of the airplane and while this movement would be slight, it could be felt in the wheel by the pilot. He stated, however, that if the air were turbulent, it is doubtful that the pilot would feel this sudden loss of weight. He indicated also that if the plane were being flown on auto-pilot the loss of this weight would not be felt by the pilot.
He advised that if the rear stairs on a 727 is lowered in flight at an altitude of less than 10,000 feet a change in pressurization occurs and this could be felt by the crew if the door leading into the cockpit is open. If the cockpit door were closed, it is doubtful that the crew would experience the change in
in flight at an altitude of less than 10,000 feet a change in pressurization occurs and this could be felt by the crew if the door leading into the cockpit is open. If the cockpit door were closed, it is doubtful that the crew would experience the change in pressurization.

11/29/71 Interviewed on	Seattle, Washington SE 164-81 -2 087 a1 File #
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DB Cooper-30882FD-302 (REV. |1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
1/5/72
Area Officer B, Federal Aviation b6 Per FAA Administration (FAA), Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Centerb7C Auburn, Washington, provided a transcription prepared by his office of tape recordings of transmissions between the Auburn center and Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was under hijack on November 24, 1971.
advised that the original tapes are b6 Per FBI b7C
maintained in his custody.
of transmissions between the Auburn center and Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was under hijack on November 24, 1971.
advised that the original tapes are b6 Per FBI b7C
maintained in his custody.
advised that the Seattle Center worked Flight #305 on the way in to Seattle from Portland, but had no indication that a hijack had occurred and the aircraft did not squawk any signal as to a hijack situation. They were not aware of the hijack until they handed off the plane to the Seattle-Tacoma Tower.
advised that after the plane took off from b6 Per FBI Sea-Tac on its way south toward Sacramento, California, b7C the Auburn Center worked the flight from shortly after take- off until they handed the flight off to the Oakland Center, which occurred at the Oregon-California border.
provided by In view of the fact that the times listed in the log are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) , b6 Per FBI an insertion has been made at least once in each page to b7C convert the GMT to Pacific Standard Time.

Interviewed on	12/30/71 Seattle, Washington ot	Lub. Q File # SE 164-81 2/07

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by	CHARLES E.
Interviewed on	12/30/71 Seattle, Washington ot	Lub. Q File # SE 164-81 2/07

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by	CHARLES E. FARRELL/k1b Date dictotod	12/30/71

This document contoins netther recommendallons nor conclustons of the FBI. 1! is the property of the FBI and Is foaned to your ogency; it and i)s contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-308832/4/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK Re: INTERVIENS WITH PASSENGERS
In compiling the information to be used in the report in the section captioned as above, the location of the various TD-302s and inserts reporting the results of interviews with the passengers was noted. The serial numbers of pertinent information submitted will be set out in this meno for casy location at some later tico.

164-81-23	164-81-2154
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203	2155
204	21.
164-81-23	164-81-2154
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204	21.56
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Also being made a separage page of this memo are the list of names in rough draft form of people who had been interviewed but no other written record made of them.
For possible future need, the addresses of the passengers who boarded at Portland, are being set out as follows :
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DB Cooper-30884
CET :k1b (4)FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
Date of transcription 12/3/71
phone a passenger on Northwest flight 305. on November 24, 1971, provided the following information:
After the airplane landed in Seattle, she observed the hijacker leave the seat in which he was seated and proceeded to the restroom at the rear of the plane, He remained there for about a minute.
information:
After the airplane landed in Seattle, she observed the hijacker leave the seat in which he was seated and proceeded to the restroom at the rear of the plane, He remained there for about a minute. When he returned from the restroom, she "observed the hijacker carrying a dark colored attache case in both of his arms. The case was on its side. On top of the case was a bag.
described this bag as follows:
Approximately 4" deep, width and height approximately the same as the width and height of the attache case. The bag was of cloth composition, possibly manila or burlap. The bag was of a light color, possibly very light yellow and possibly with a very light pink tinge. stated that she thinks the
bag was fairly smooth on the side which was up. stated she did not, at anytime, see what was in the bag. She has no idea what was in the bag.
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This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency; it und its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency; it und its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30887
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dala of transcription
11/29/71
National Weather
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Service, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (Sea-Tac) , Seattle, advised that records maintained at the airport reflect the following weather conditions during the times indicated on 11/24/71:

4:20 PM, PST	7 miles visibility, clouds 15,000 ft. and 3,000 ft. over- cast. Wind was SW@6 knots. and moderate rain showers. Moderate rain began at 4:14 PM and stopped at 4:25 PM.
· 5:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles with clouds at 1,800 ft. scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft. broken and 3,700 ft. broken. Wind SW@7 knots with light rain showers which began at 4:25 PM and stopped at 4:43 PM.
6:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles +; clouds. 2,500 ft., scattered; estimated, 4,000 .. ft., broken and 6,000 ft.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (Sea-Tac) , Seattle, advised that records maintained at the airport reflect the following weather conditions during the times indicated on 11/24/71:

4:20 PM, PST	7 miles visibility, clouds 15,000 ft. and 3,000 ft. over- cast. Wind was SW@6 knots. and moderate rain showers. Moderate rain began at 4:14 PM and stopped at 4:25 PM.
· 5:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles with clouds at 1,800 ft. scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft. broken and 3,700 ft. broken. Wind SW@7 knots with light rain showers which began at 4:25 PM and stopped at 4:43 PM.
6:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles +; clouds. 2,500 ft., scattered; estimated, 4,000 .. ft., broken and 6,000 ft. broken. Wind was SE @ 10 knots with light rain showers.
7:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles +; clouds 3,000 ft., scattered; estimated 5,000 ft. overcast. Wind S @ 10 knots with very light rain showers which began at 6:50 PM.
8:00 PM, PST	Visibility 7 miles; clouds 700 ft., scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft., overcast. Wind SSE @ 10 knots with light rain which began at 7:12 PM.
, scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft., overcast. Wind SSE @ 10 knots with light rain which began at 7:12 PM.
9:00 PM, - PST	Visibility 15 miles; clouds 2,600 ft., estimated, overcast with light rain showers which began at 7:12 PM and stopped at 9:27 PM.

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Interviewed 90:2
11/27/71
DI Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
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Dale dictated
11/29/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; # ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-30888FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Service, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (Sea-Tac) , Seattle, advised that records maintained at the airport reflect the following weather conditions during the times indicated on 11/24/71:

4:20 PM, PST	7 miles visibility, clouds 15,000 ft.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (Sea-Tac) , Seattle, advised that records maintained at the airport reflect the following weather conditions during the times indicated on 11/24/71:

4:20 PM, PST	7 miles visibility, clouds 15,000 ft. and 3,000 ft. over- cast. Wind was SW@6 knots. and moderate rain showers. Moderate rain began at 4:14 PM and stopped at 4:25 PM.
' 5:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles with clouds at 1,800 ft. scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft. broken and 3,700 ft. broken. Wind SW@7 knots with light rain showers which began at 4:25 PM and stopped at 4:43 PM.
6:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles +; clouds 2,500 ft., scattered; estimated, 4,000 ft., broken and 6,000 ft. broken. Wind was SE @ 10 knots with light rain showers.
7:00 PM, PST	Visibility 15 miles +; clouds 3,000 ft., scattered; estimated 5,000 ft. overcast. Wind S @ 10 knots with very light rain showers which began at 6:50 PM.
8:00 PM, PST	Visibility 7 miles; clouds 700 ft., scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft., overcast. Wind SSE @ 10 knots with light rain which began at 7:12 PM.
, scattered; estimated, 2,500 ft., overcast. Wind SSE @ 10 knots with light rain which began at 7:12 PM.
9:00 PM, - PST	Visibility 15 miles; clouds 2,600 ft., estimated, overcast with light rain showers which began at 7:12 PM and stopped at 9:27 PM.

interviewed on. 11/27/71
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
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by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL/klb
Dole dicialed
11/29/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agancy; it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30889FD-302 (REY. 3-17-69}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
November 26, 1971
was interviewed by Special Agent b6 b7C
on November 24, 1971 at Seattle - Tacoma Airport. advised that he resides at Seattle, telephone . is employed by Northwest Airlines
Concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane on November 24, 1971, advised that b6 plane which was parked at the end of a runway away from the terminal merely
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Concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane on November 24, 1971, advised that b6 plane which was parked at the end of a runway away from the terminal merely
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at the airplane with another Northwest employee. Shortly thereafter, to the aircraft
took approximately 20 minutes.
During the aircraft he did not observe anyone in the plane other than the flight crew and did not hear any voices other than that of the pilot. observed that all doors to the aircraft were closed and that the rear interior section of the plane was dark.
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DB Cooper-30890FD:292.[REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
11/26/71
was interviewed by Special Agent on November 24, 1971 at Seattle - Tacoma
Airport.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
11/26/71
was interviewed by Special Agent on November 24, 1971 at Seattle - Tacoma
Airport. identified himself as Northwest Airlines, Sea-Tac, Seattle, Washington. He can be reached at telephone number
On November 24, 1971, stated this advised that he received information sometime after 3:00 p.m. that a Northwest Airlines flight from Portland enroute to Seattle - Tacoma Airport was being hijacked. He was further advised that the hijacker wanted $200,000.00 in cash and four parachutes in exchange for releasing the passengers on this flight. money was obtained and sometime after 6:00 p.m. he and a Seattle Police Department detective proceeded toward the hijacked aircraft parked at the end of the runway at Sea-Tac in an unmarked Seattle Police Department vehicle and parked at "10 o'clock to the cockpit." was in two-way radio contact with the aircraft's captain at this time. The air stairs were placed in position at the aircraft's front door and almost simultaneously a fuel truck began refueling the aircraft.
The air stairs were placed in position at the aircraft's front door and almost simultaneously a fuel truck began refueling the aircraft.
Immediately thereafter, one stewardess described as being blond, 5'6" and possibly named came down the steps and approached gave the satchel full of money and she returned into the plane. only remark to was
After reboarded the plane the passengers began deplaning. After the passengers were off made several trips from the plane to the vehicle bearing where she obtained four parachutes from and carried them inside the plane. In the meantime several fueling trucks had attempted to refuel the aircraft without success. However, the third truck secured a successful hookup and almost completed the fueling job. During the fueling, two of the three stewardesses on board this flight were allowed to depart the aircraft, however, stated that the lights in the aft section of the plane stayed aboard. During this entire time remained out.
During the fueling, two of the three stewardesses on board this flight were allowed to depart the aircraft, however, stated that the lights in the aft section of the plane stayed aboard. During this entire time remained out. stated that he did not hear the hijacker giving instructions nor any other identifiable noises from within the aircraft.
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by SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is Jooned to your agency; it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogency.
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After the fueling was completed the air stairs were removed and ? with the detective, returned to the terminal. b6 b7C stated that all other information he has regarding the hijacking was received by him from other Northwest Airlines personnel and was not personally observed, except for the set of facts related herein.
DB Cooper-30892FD.
information he has regarding the hijacking was received by him from other Northwest Airlines personnel and was not personally observed, except for the set of facts related herein.
DB Cooper-30892FD.302 (REV. TT-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/30/71
Northwest Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, made available on the night of 11/24/71, a portion of the Ground Radio Teletype Log which had been recorded during the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight #305.
obtained the tape from
of Northwest Airlines, who removed the tape from a teletype machine at Northwest Airlines Ground Operations Concourse C, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
This log is maintained as part of a roll printed on a teletype machine and the particular portion relating to the hijacking has been xeroxed in sheet form and is set forth as pages of this document.
The original log has been edited to exclude all traffic of Northwest Airlines, except that pertaining to the hijacked Flight 305. Further, since the log is maintained in Greenwich Time, it has been converted to Pacific Standard Time (PST) (Seattle time), to facilitate reading the various logs involved in this
Further, since the log is maintained in Greenwich Time, it has been converted to Pacific Standard Time (PST) (Seattle time), to facilitate reading the various logs involved in this matter.
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Interviewed on	11/24/71 ot Seattle, Washington	File # 164-81 2269
OP by. SA CHARLES E. FARRELL/KIb Date dictated	11/26/71

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. # Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: * il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/21/72
Edgewater , Inn, Seattle, Washington, advised that a check of hotel re- cords indicates that on February 20, 1972, Room No. 136 was rented for single occupancy to a who gave his home address as Los Angeles, Califor- nia. On February 22, 1972, relinquished Room 136 and in its place took two rooms, Numbers 209 and 211. The record indicates that checked out of the Edgewater Inn on February 23, 1972.
On February 22, 1972, relinquished Room 136 and in its place took two rooms, Numbers 209 and 211. The record indicates that checked out of the Edgewater Inn on February 23, 1972.
furnished a Xerox copy of Registration and Statement Sheet, and the following long-distance telephone numbers which were charged to Mr. FLEMING during his stay :-
supplied
Date
February 20, 1972 February 21, 1972
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February 22, 1972
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February 23, 1972
Telephone Number Called
(four calls)
(person-to-person to
231/785-8592 202/223-7850 A collect call was received froma Los Angeles, California, telephone number
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A person-to-person call was made from Room 211 by to
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Interviewed on 4/21/72 Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81
by SA
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further advised that
paid his hotel bill using	upon	checking
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July, 1972.
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further advised that
paid his hotel bill using	upon	checking
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out,
Card No.	which expires	in

DB Cooper-30895*
FD-302 (REV. 1 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date af transcription,
4/23/72
also known as was reinterviewed at his residence located at Seabeck, Washington, by Special Agents
was informed that was interviewed at length on the night of April 22 and that the story he tells is at variance and has several inconsistencies with story.
admitted that what
states as to
his calling on the telephone at his residence around Christmas, 1971, and inviting he and his family over for a social evening is true, He also states sometime later he also called to pick him up at the ferry dock in Seattle in order for to take him to S. L. Savidge Automobile Company where he was going to obtain a title on a pickup truck and camper and that this story as related by is also correct.
Savidge Automobile Company where he was going to obtain a title on a pickup truck and camper and that this story as related by is also correct. stated on this particular day after he had picked up the title of this pickup and camper he and looked for auto parts which essentially was two fenders for his Toronado which would cost approximately $900 and because this was too expensive, he did not purchase the fenders and the rest of the evening he and spent drinking at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle. was then informed that according to he had never been in the paratroopers in the U.S. Army and had never had parachute training and had also not been out of the. country. Then
admitted he might have called late
one night, but denied that he had requested that furnish him a as he had
of his own.
He was then asked even though this was so, did he make a request of to at the Edgewater Inn. then stated that he had never registered under an assumed name at the Edgewater Inn or anywhere else and that if he had wanted a he would have requested one from the desk of the Edgewater Inn.
then stated that he had never registered under an assumed name at the Edgewater Inn or anywhere else and that if he had wanted a he would have requested one from the desk of the Edgewater Inn. When it was pointed out to that this is exactly what stated he had told to request a from the desk;
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Interviewed on
4/23/72
o1 Seabeck, Washington
File #
SE 164-81 -2885
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and
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Dato diclated
4/23/72
This document contains neither recommendolions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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then explained that if he had made such a call it was because he was "smashed. "
was then exhibited a photograph of a white male dressed in a sweater and tie with dark sunglasses standing at the corner of 5th and Pacific in Bremerton, Washington, and asked if he knew this individual. upon observing this photograph stated that this picture was not of him and it was not of his father and it was not of his brother.
upon observing this photograph stated that this picture was not of him and it was not of his father and it was not of his brother. He further stated that he did not know this individual and maintained that he did not introduce
to this man in the photograph
or to anyone else and that he did not introduce anyone to the man in this photograph.
then stated the only time he saw was on Friday, during the latter part of February, exact date not recalled and that he was interviewed at length
by for personal background information and after a detailed and lengthy interview they ended up having dinner along with at the Windjammer Restaurant in Seattle. At this point in the interview if had paid him any money whatsoever and for this a was interrupted by his wife who momentarily came into the kitchen where the interview was being conducted, and she stated that they saw on a Monday instead of a Friday. then said this may have been so. At this point was asked advised that had paid him in cash for expenses incurred for this story and that this occurred on the day that he and his wife had dinner with and that he had
At this point was asked advised that had paid him in cash for expenses incurred for this story and that this occurred on the day that he and his wife had dinner with and that he had given
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then admitted telephoning a number of times at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle after their interview which was on a Monday, but maintained that he never got in touch with He then explained that if any of the telephone calls he made to the Edgewater Inn on the day were over three minutes in following his interview by length, it was because he had paged. He further
stated that the reason he called was to see if was going to and if and when he was going to meet the first down payment of .
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then stated he subsequently called again at his home in California and asked him if he thought he had the right guy. According to was enthusiastic and stated he thought had the right guy, but did not know where he was going to get the to pay ·
then stated he received through b6 b7C
bases on his
theory of the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking and if that is a federal
According to was enthusiastic and stated he thought had the right guy, but did not know where he was going to get the to pay ·
then stated he received through b6 b7C
bases on his
theory of the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking and if that is a federal crime then he is guilty since makes
it grand larceny. He then stated
He further stated that he had a lot of work, research and travel all over the country, incurring this expense in regard to this story. He then suggested that the FBI talk to (phonetic) of the "Bremerton Sun" since he also talked to her
He reiterated . this suggestion several times during the interview and then also suggested that the airplane stewardess be shown the purported picture of the hijacker to determine whether it is actually the individual.
then voluntarily submitted to being photograpib6 only after losing his temper and stated that he was fed up with b7C the entire interview and the the Agents were trespassing and that he could get his gun and shoot them. He was calmed down and subsequently photographed and advised that everyone's story would be checked out thoroughly for accuracy and proof.
He was calmed down and subsequently photographed and advised that everyone's story would be checked out thoroughly for accuracy and proof.
The interview was then terminated and at this point advised that he had one brother,
years of age. He works as a parents.
and lives with his
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Data.of transcription. 5-8-72
Special Agents
personelly contacted the office of the Seattle. Flag newspaper located at 222 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, at approximately 3:15 PM on May 5, 1972 and asked for Several individuals were observed languishing on tops of desks and sitting in various groups scattered about the one large room which is the office space of the Seattle Flag news- paper. One unidentified individual stated that he was in the Advertising Department and that and all of the were out and he did not know when they would return, SA identified himself and requested that call him at the FBI Office as soon as he came in.
At approximately 4:00 PM, May 5, 1972, telephonically contacted SA at the FBI Office.
and all of the were out and he did not know when they would return, SA identified himself and requested that call him at the FBI Office as soon as he came in.
At approximately 4:00 PM, May 5, 1972, telephonically contacted SA at the FBI Office.
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stated he recalled having talked to SA several years ago in regard to the which occurred at the University of Washington at Seattle. then asked what it was all about. SA advised he wanted to talk to him personally and asked if he was going to be in his office. stated he was not going to be in his office and then . said "I don't want to talk to the FBI". then asked
"what's it all about". He was advised by SA that he want ed to talk to him about the D.B. COOPER story published in the Seattle Flag. stated "it's all in the article". He
was advised that no, it was not all in the article as the FBI desired to know the identity of his source, name and address. stated the source was anonymous in the article and would remain that way. SA advised either he would make the person's name and address, from whom he obtain- ed the story, available or he would not. stated he would not. then added "it's not those two men from Bremerton, Washington.
either he would make the person's name and address, from whom he obtain- ed the story, available or he would not. stated he would not. then added "it's not those two men from Bremerton, Washington."
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At this point the interview was terminated.
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Interviewed on 5-5-72
ot Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81-3937
SAS
and
Dato dictated 5-5-72
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This document contains- nelther recommendations por conclusions of the FBI, It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: 11 and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30899
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JERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
5/19/72
Date of transcription,
"Seattle Flag, Inc.," was inter- b6
viewed at the offices of that publication, 222 Dexter North, Seattle, Washington, concerning an article appearing in the "Seattle Flag", Volume 1, #5, under date of May 10, headlined, "D. B. COOPER FOUND." Although the paper is dated May 10, it was placed on the newsstands 5/1/72. was advised by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL of his b6 right to remain silent and that anything he might say could be used against him in court; of the fact he had the
FARRELL of his b6 right to remain silent and that anything he might say could be used against him in court; of the fact he had the right to the services of an attorney and that if he did decide to speak, he could cease to do so at any time he chose. advised that the paper did pay $1,000 for the story as indicated in the newspaper, but he refused to disclose from whom the story was obtained. He said the story was furnished to him on tapes and that the reproduction. of a $20 bill appearing in the "Seattle Flag" was made by them from a photograph of a $20 bill which was given to them when they purchased the story.
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when the story appeared in the news- papers about the arrests of two individuals in the Bremerton area, who perpetrated a hoax on Newsweek Magazine: Because of that hoax story, they did not reprint the issue and their sales immediately dropped off. advised he would be willing to cooperate with b6 the FBI in furnishing "surrounding information" (but would never. disclose the identity of the person who sold the story) in exchange for information as to where the discrepancies were in the "Seattle Flag" story .. was advised that no such information would be furnished to him.
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office
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Sale
Interviewed on 5/18/72 EL
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81-3938
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL SA ROBERT ROSS REYNOLDS,CEF/klb
Date dictated 5/18/72
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81, It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: ti' and its contents are not to be distributed outside-your agency.
DB Cooper-30900
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
7/6/72
P.
FBI and is loaned to your agency: ti' and its contents are not to be distributed outside-your agency.
DB Cooper-30900
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b7CFD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
7/6/72
P. 1
Date of transcription
Northwest Canton. Ohio, was interviewed in the present of her attorney * Canton. Ohio.
stated that she came to Salt Lake City to testify in the hijacking case of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.,
2 and had brought her attomey, 
with her because she felt that MC COY might try to lie about her at the trial. stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended Nicks College in Roxbury, Idaho. She stated that she had entered the Fall term at Ricko College, ond had only been in the MC COY residence in Provo, Utah, only a couple of times prior to her moving there in January.
She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. . were at the residenco or if She stated she thinks that MC COY and were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and sected to recall that at the spur of the moment,
were at the residenco or if She stated she thinks that MC COY and were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and sected to recall that at the spur of the moment, HC COY and decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las Vegas with them, but stated che did not have any
money to spend on gambling. She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that the can recall that would place hin in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving, She stated sho seems to recall that MC COY called the residence to check on sometime in the evening of Thanksgiving, and stated that it seems to her that they had Thanksgiving dinner earlier, possibly 12:30 P.M. or 1:00 P.l., and that shortly theraafter MC COY and left for Las Vegas. Che later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,

Interviewed on 6/29/72	Salt
at	Lake	City,	Utah	File #	Salt Lake City 164-24 Sub Q SE 104-81 -3662
Che later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,

Interviewed on 6/29/72	Salt
at	Lake	City,	Utah	File #	Salt Lake City 164-24 Sub Q SE 104-81 -3662

by SA	/	Date dictated	6/30/72 b6 b7C

ADDED_
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It'is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your It ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
JULIO 1972
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she cannot recall if this dinner was on Thanksgiving Fay itself, or the following Sunday. She stated that she would like to help to exactly place the whereabouts of WC COY at that period of time, but is just unable to recall definitely.
stated that she does not recall any tie clasps or ties that MC COY had.
stated that MC COY talked a lot about the Seattle hijacking event, and stated that he had a file of newspaper clippings
stated that MC COY talked a lot about the Seattle hijacking event, and stated that he had a file of newspaper clippings concerning this hijacking. On several occasions he expressed the opinion that he thought it was
letters stated that she may have written some
who lives in Canton, Ohio, and may have described in these letters something about Thanksgiving dinner, and who may have been there. She stated that she will make these letters available to her attorney, and would try to make then available to the FBI.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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EARL J. COSSEY, 349 No. 101st, Seattle, telephone SU. 3-0475, who is employed for the remainder of the school year at Sharples Junior High School, 3928 South Graham, Seattle, telephone PA. 5-3562, furnished the following infor- mation:
The back parachute, as well as the orange colored chest chute, both of which had been left on flight 305, were examined by Mr.
5-3562, furnished the following infor- mation:
The back parachute, as well as the orange colored chest chute, both of which had been left on flight 305, were examined by Mr. COSSEY, after which he advised that he had personally packed these two chutes as well as the other back pack and the other chest pack which were taken by the hijacker when he left the aircraft. COSSEY advised that he personally made up the back pack, also referred to as an "emergency chute" from com- ponent parts which he either had in his shop or which he pur- chased for the occasion.
He explained that of Hayden Manu- facturing Company at Renton, Washington, had need for two emergency parachutes. The one that is now in possession of the FBI was one of those packed by COSSEY and is a 26' white canopy parachute.
The missing back chute was described as follows:
Main Chute
28' flat, circular chute made of white nylon and white cords. This chute, because of its flat circular shape will have precisely 28 panels and they will be numbered 1 thru 28. The number is very clear on each panel. In addition, one of the panels, probably panel 28, and if not there, on the cen- ter panel, there will
In addition, one of the panels, probably panel 28, and if not there, on the cen- ter panel, there will appear a large identification which will show the name of the manufacturer, when the chute was made, the military contract number under which made and will have a precise serial number.
Pilot Chute
Made of white nylon (not measured), white shroud cords and is described as a Model A-3 "soft top".
Interviewed on
5-31-72
of Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
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by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL /1dk
Date dictated
6-6-72
DB Cooper-30903
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F8! and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
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Harness & Container
A Sage Green Navy N.B .- 6 harness which does not have a D-ring, which is used to attach a chest parachute to the back pack. The container itself is a Sage Green nylon. Both the harness and container were Navy surplus and will have a label on the outside of the container to identify the Navy contract number and
Both the harness and container were Navy surplus and will have a label on the outside of the container to identify the Navy contract number and probably the name of the company which made it.
COSSEY advised that all chutes are identified to the particular chute by a serial number placed thereon by the manu- facturer. In addition, a parachute must be repacked perio- dically and the missing parachute was repacked by COSSEY and the date as well as other identifying data placed on a card which is then inserted in a pocket on the container.
COSSEY advised that his records do contain the serial numbers of the various parachutes that he has made and/or in- spected and that he would check his record for the serial num- ber of the missing parachute.
COSSEY advised that the missing parachute is made up of a surplus Navy harness and container and that he very definitely would be able to identify the chute.
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The missing chext chute was described as follows :
Main Chute
This is actually the only chute in the chegt pack as there is no pilot chute.
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The missing chext chute was described as follows :
Main Chute
This is actually the only chute in the chegt pack as there is no pilot chute. This chute is white nylon with white shroud lines and was actually made up by COSSEY from a parachute which had been scrapped. COSSEY said he doubts if the serial number is still on the chute because he cut the parachute in half and then sewed it together. He did this in order to make the chute small enough to fit into the container. COSSEY explained that the chute was placed in a container and was used for training purposes of students learning to parachute and was not intended ever to be used as a real parachute.
He said the trainee was suspended approximately three feet from the ground during part of his training process and simulated operating the back pack as well as the chest chute.
COSSEY advised that he very definitely would be able to identify the chest pack whether or not there is a serial number on it. However, if there is a serial number on it, COSSEY said he would have made no record of it because it was a scrapped chute.
However, if there is a serial number on it, COSSEY said he would have made no record of it because it was a scrapped chute.
COSSEY also explained that an experienced jumper who inspected the dummied up chest chute probably would be aware that it was not operable.
DB Cooper-30905FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
P. Z
Date of transcription
7/6/72
Northwest Canton, Chio, was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Attorney, Salt Lake City. was exhibited photographs of a dark bine or black tic, and a tie clasp that appears to have a white round center, approximately the size of a dime.
stated that she recalls that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., had a tie similar to the one depicted in the photograph, and also she recalls that he had a tio clasp similar to the one depicted in the photo- graph. She stated the reason cho remembers these two. items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that
and she recalls that when he visited her hore on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that
and she recalls that when he visited her hore on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving. 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of NC COY in which he is wearing a tie. Che stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will take then available to the FBI.
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Salt Lake City
interviewed on 6/29/72 at Salt Lake City, Utah
File #
788-24
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SE 154-81- 3663
by SA İ
Date dictated -6/30/72 b6
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
7/6/72
Columbus, Ohio, telephone number telephonically contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and indicated that he perhaps possessed some information relativo to the identity of a DAN COOPER, who had
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Date of transcription
7/6/72
Columbus, Ohio, telephone number telephonically contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and indicated that he perhaps possessed some information relativo to the identity of a DAN COOPER, who had hijacked a Northwest Airlines Flight on the west coast several months ago.
was interviewed at his home and advised
as follows:
He stated that he is a for the YACA, locally in Columbus, Ohio, and is employed by the Industrial Security Agency. and the stores' Photo Department. Le advised that was advised that in 1958 or 1959, he Was employed by Dert's Drug, Incorporated, in Anchorage, Alaska. He advised that Bert's Drug had a group of stores in the Anchorare, Alaska area, and he was employed by them as He indicated that the drug stores cach had a Photo Department and, because of the tourism in Alaska, did an extensive business. he stated that at about this time,he hired a (phonetic), to work for him in one of still employed by Bert's Drug in September, 1960, when, he, left the state.
since that time, however, indicated that b6 b7C
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since that time, however, indicated that b6 b7C
had advised that he has had no contact with had learned that in Anchorage, Alaska.
is named advised that and she resides in Anchorage, Alaska. He related that her related that is a white male, who 19 about 30 to 37 years of age, or perhaps slightly older. De is approximately 5'10" tall and weighs at the most 100 pound. His build is slender to medium. wore his hair parted on the left side with a wave up in the front, much like many people wore their hair in the late 50's. His hair was beginning to recede in the front at the corners of his forehead,
Interviewed on 7/5/72
a! Columbus, Ohio
File #
104-55
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
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July 20,: 1972
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Airlines, Portland, Oregon, was shown the following
advised he does not recognize
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164-81-3671 SEARCHED SERIALI DEXED LED 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
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7/18/72
Interviewed on
Portland, Oregon
PD 164-81
File #
PD 164-41
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Dafe dictated
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DB Cooper-30911
This document contains nelthar recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; !!. and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Date of transcriplion
9/5/72
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She stated that she is familiar with who live
and have been living there for
INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion
9/5/72
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Sale Q
b6 b7C telephone number furnished the following information:
She stated that she is familiar with who live
and have been living there for approximately three years. She was displayed a photo of an artist's conception of D. COOPER in an effort to determine if could possibly be identical to this individual. She stated that the upper portion of the photo bore no resemblance to at all; however, indicated that the lower portion of the photo, from his rose down, bore certain resemblances to She stated that
has a jutting chin and that his mouth sinks in, some- what similar to that of a man without teeth. has a beard most of the time and has had ever since she has known him. She stated he has only shaved his beard approximately three times since he has been here and that he immediately lets it grow back.
She stated that she knows that entered Rice University when he first got here, then went to San Jacinto College and supposedly is now attending the University of Houston. She stated he was first
She described the couple as being very refined, that they never go out much and when they do it is usually to the movies and that they
She stated he was first
She described the couple as being very refined, that they never go out much and when they do it is usually to the movies and that they have never "splurged" with money. She said that they are very dedicated to TV sports events.
She understands that in Dallas and that he used to travel to Dallas frequently during his first year in Houston in order
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She stated he is presently working
and he drives a 1965 or 1966 Lemans vehicle. She described him as being in his late 30s, 6'4", and having gray hair all of the time that she has known him.
Interviewed on 8/27/72
Houston, Texas
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SZARONED INDEXED
by SA
Dole
9/1/72
This document contains neither recommendolions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is Idoned # and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
ency;
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She recalled that he used to work for the 3M Company prior to coming to this apartment complex.
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She recalled that he used to work for the 3M Company prior to coming to this apartment complex.
DB Cooper-30913FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FI RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
October 12, 1972
furnished the following. Information concerning himself:
He stated he was a student at the University of Houston and remains in that status at this time. He was questioned as to his whereabouts during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1971, and he stated he could not precisely recall where he was but believed that he was in this very apartment and spent the day watching the football games on television. : He stated he was a sports fan as far as television was concerned. He was not sure but believed he had two or three days off from the school for Thanksgiving
He felt confident that he was in school the day before Thanksgiving and had he been in school he would have been in a class called
and another class called (phonetic). He added that it
was very possible that he might have skipped on that particular day in order to have an early start for Thanksgiving.
He added that it
was very possible that he might have skipped on that particular day in order to have an early start for Thanksgiving.
He stated he never left the state of Texas during the fall of 1971 and that the last time he flew in an airplane was to Detroit, Michigan in August, 1971. He stated that the last time he was in the Washington state area was approximately two years ago during the late summer when he drove their 1966 LeMans Pontiac convertible to visit friends and relatives in that area. He stated that he was a parachutist with the U. S. Air Force and that following his service time he parachuted in Canada and Washington state; however, he stated it has been ten years since his last jump. He believed that his last jump was during an Easter festival in Euphrata, Washington. He stated that he has jumped approximately 150 to 180 times in his life.
He stated that he was not employed during November, 1971.
He advised that quite often he wears a beard and could very well have been wearing a beard during November, 1971.
He advised that quite often he wears a beard and could very well have been wearing a beard during November, 1971.
Interviewed on 10-10-72 ct Houston, Texas
HO 164-118 Suli Q
File #
164-81-399
:
by SA
SEARCHED 10 -12172-0.
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property ditthe BBI iauf
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30914
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8/31/72
North Carolina, b6 b7C
was contacted at the residence of , who resides on North
arolina. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview and provided the following information.
advised that on November 24, 1971 RICHARD FLOYD McCOY attended his regular morning classes at Brigham Young University, leaving from Utah, at about 7:30 A.M. advised that at this time RICHARD had only morning classes at Provo High School and he thus left home at approximately 10:30 A.
advised that at this time RICHARD had only morning classes at Provo High School and he thus left home at approximately 10:30 A.M. in order to reach school by 11 A.M. further advised
arrived home from Birgham Young University, which was always somewhere between 10:45 and 11 A.M. further
advised
sure RICHARD got home all right.
stated could not be absolutely positive the above occurred as set forth above on November 24, 1971, but if anything had differed from this routine
further advised
attended
at Brigham Young University from
and RICHARD always
stated as far as as normal on November 24, 1971 and
RICHARD
further advised arrived at their residence at about 6:30 P.M. on the evening of November 24, 1971 and spent the night.
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stated further that on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, she and left Provo, Utah, at about 4:15 P.M. and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada while
Sul Q
164-81-4004
Interviewed on
8/24/72
at Cove City, N. C.
File #
Charlotte 164-101
by SA
SEARCHED INDEXED.
and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada while
Sul Q
164-81-4004
Interviewed on
8/24/72
at Cove City, N. C.
File #
Charlotte 164-101
by SA
SEARCHED INDEXED.
Date dictated
SERIALLY . : F31-SEALILE
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DB Cooper-30917
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b6 b7CFD-302 {REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SubQ
Date of transcription
10/18/72
New York b6 Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York. made available a two page handprinted letter signed by along with an envelope addressed to "New York Times, 229 W. 43rd , New York, N.Y. ", postmarked September 19, 1972, United States Postal Service, Ca. 920.
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when advised that he learned of the letter's existance b6 gave him a photocopyb7c of it. informed that the original letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago.
the original letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago.
Sub- Q 164-81- 4014
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZE ILED.
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OCT 2 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Interviewed on 10/17/72 of New York, New York Fle # NY 164-627
by SA RONALD D. HODGES
Date dictated 10/13/72 b6 b7C
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. I.Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; If and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30919 FC (REV. 11-27-70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription
9/25/72
1.
Sub 9.
also known as was interviewed at his summer residence at Maine." Ho was advised of the personal and official identities of the interviewing Agents. He was advised of the nature of the investigation being conducted, He was advised of his rights by Special Agent WILLIAM F. CRATE, JR. and waived them as shown on an executed Warning and Waiver Form. Thereafter, he furnished the following information:
He was advised that his name had come up regarding
Thereafter, he furnished the following information:
He was advised that his name had come up regarding the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines jet in Washington State in November of 1971. He furnished the following information regarding his background and his activities so as to provide an alibi for his not being involved of a suspect in that hijack." Be stated that he returned to Maine with and has not been back to the west coast since that time. Prior to his departure from the west coast he was working for the
California, had stayed with him while he was there. He stated his previous airline and flying background Jricluded being an
and that he used out of Seattle, Washington until he quit in February, 1963. He also worked as in Seattle, Washington for the Federal Aviation Administration and in this regard stated that his thoughts regarding the skyjacking was that there was a fan marker which gives out a light and audio signal which is 75 megacycles located near Woodburn, Washington and he speculated that the person who did this skyjacking could have used this fan marker as a point to
which gives out a light and audio signal which is 75 megacycles located near Woodburn, Washington and he speculated that the person who did this skyjacking could have used this fan marker as a point to parachute out of the hijacked aircraft. He added that he has never Been In a Boeing 727 and has never had anything to do with that type aircarft. He denied ever being involved in the skyjacking.
He added that on Thanksgiving eve of 1971 he drove
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Interviewed on 9/14/72 ot
Maine.
File # Boston 164-153 b6 b7C
SA
by SA WILLIAM F. CRATE, JR. WE CA
Date diclaled 9/20
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency. it and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30920
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b6 b7C FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION .
Sub Q
Dole of transcription
10/18/72
New York Times.b6
229 West 43rd Street. New York. New York, advised that the hand- written letter from was received over the weekend
b7C of September 23, 1972. He stated that the letter was passed from Department to Department for about two weeks and was handled by a
He stated that the letter was passed from Department to Department for about two weeks and was handled by a number of clerks and editors before he received it approximately ten days ago. He declined to estimate the number of people who handled the letter adding that it would be impossible to determine the number or identities of those people.
continued that no present plans for publica - b6 tion of the letter. He advised that a photocopy of the letter was b7C forwarded in the San Diego, California! area. He named
California, telephone (714) 459-9119. WARK explained
that determined from the letter's postmark that the letter had been mailed within a one hundred mile radius of San Diego but outside San Diego's city limits. He said had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on but discovered such records are not filed by date. He related that to his knowledge no one else has made any attempt to determine the letter's accuracy or authenticity.
SubQ
164-81-4012
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INDEXED
SERIALIZED,
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FBI-SEATTLE
He related that to his knowledge no one else has made any attempt to determine the letter's accuracy or authenticity.
SubQ
164-81-4012
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED,
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OCT 2 0 1972
FBI-SEATTLE

Interviewed on	10/17/72 of Ne ::	Vork, New York	File #	NY 164-627

by CA	RONALD D HOEGES:
	Date dicialed	10/13/72

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is louned to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30922 ID.302 (Lov_ 4-15-64).
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
10/24/72
California, was interviewed near Dog Valley, California, where he stated he had located a parachute canopy pack he had found while hunting. He furnished his home telephone number as and the number he could be reached at in Truckee, California as
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stated he along with
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He furnished his home telephone number as and the number he could be reached at in Truckee, California as
Siele
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stated he along with
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friend of
and a were hunting deer near Dog Valley located approximately twenty-five miles from Truckee. He stated that between 2:00 and 3:00 PM on October 21, 1972 they were walking up hill about one-half mile from Dog Valley Campground when he sav a strap with a buckle protruding from the ground. He stated he reached down and pulled on the strap and discovered what he first thought to be a backpack buried approximately two inches under the ground. He. stated he started to leave the aree, but upon looking further at the pack realized it was a parachute canopy pack. He stated he knew this from the fact he was a Paratrooper in the United States Army and before leaving the area he decided to take custody of the pack. He stated the reason he did this was in view of the fact he recalled an airline hijacking which took place between Seattle, Washington and Reno, Nevada and realized this was near the area of the airplane''s flight.
He stated the reason he did this was in view of the fact he recalled an airline hijacking which took place between Seattle, Washington and Reno, Nevada and realized this was near the area of the airplane''s flight. He stated at this time he decided to telephonically contact the PBI.
Sub Q
164-81- 4027
SEARCHED INDEXED
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On 10/22/72 + Truckee, California
File# Se 164-50
by SA HIRAM L. LATHAM 
Date dictated
10/24/72
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fel and is looned to your. agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency ..
DB Cooper-30923FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sul HH
Sub K
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October 31, 1972
Date of transcription
1
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1
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1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6.
After viewing all of the above photographs, advised that photograph #2 of: b6 b7C
bears a resemblance to an individual who hijacked an aircraft on which was a passenger during November of 1971.
viewing all of the above photographs, advised that photograph #2 of: b6 b7C
bears a resemblance to an individual who hijacked an aircraft on which was a passenger during November of 1971. advised that the individual depicted in the #2 photograph bears only a resemblance to the hijacker, and he cannot state that this individual is identical to the hijacker." noted that the indiichal depicted in the #2 photograph has eyes, mouth, and a chin resembling those of the hijacker. He further advised that the individual in the #2 photograph has the same overall shape to his face as the hijacker.
Sub Q 164-81-4457
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED D DEC1 1972
Interviewed on,
10/24/72
Eugene, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41
by
SA
Date dictofed
10/24/72
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.
DB Cooper-30924
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/5/73
I
Fife Rock Products
Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which Sub Q was given their
11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/5/73
I
Fife Rock Products
Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which Sub Q was given their payroll number stated that worked for the Fife Company (which b6 b7C
is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he began work on or about April 14, 1969. The last checkhe received was for the week ending November 29, 1972, and his total earnings were a little over $5,000.00 for 1969. He also received one check for the week ending March 28, 1970, in the amount of $271.32.
stated that Brigham City, Utah, telephone
the
would have been the one who hired responsibility to
> was and that he It was
provided an employee's
signed
and the Fife Construction Company, Incorporated, employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single.
Company, Incorporated, employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
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164-81-4325
Interviewed on
1/3/73
af Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU 164-24
by SA
Dote dictated
1/4/73 b6 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBIand is loarled to' your, agency; 1! and Its contents are not to be distributed outside: your agency.
DB Cooper-30925
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Date
Harch 7, 1973
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Iowa, was contacted at
Atlantic, Atlantic, Iowa, and was advised of the identity of Special Agent as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was further advised that he was being interviewed concerning the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 occurring on November 24, 1971.
advised that he would answer any questions concerning himself and his whereabouts since he advised that he was in no way connected with or had any knowledge of who
advised that he would answer any questions concerning himself and his whereabouts since he advised that he was in no way connected with or had any knowledge of who might have hijacked the Northwest Airlines flight in November, 1971.
advised that he has been working as for approximately 12 years and that he had come to Atlantic, Iowa, from Safford, Arizona, and while in Safford, Arizona, he was the
advised that he has only been in Seattle, Washington, on one occasion and that was in 1967 while en route to Vietnam with the United States Air Force.
reinterated that he has absolutely no knowledge concerning the hijacking, but did provide the following information concerning himself:
Date of birth
Place of Birth
Height
Weight
5 feet 5 inches 130 pounds Crown
Hair Eyes
Hazel
Scars and Marks
Brother
Juan Q
164-81-55+
On. 2/27/73 Atlantic, Toua
File+_OM
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by SA
Date dictated
3/2/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it Is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agoney; it and its contents are not to bo distributed oulside your agency.
it Is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agoney; it and its contents are not to bo distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-30926
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b6 b7C RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1.
Dole of Irunscription 3/15/73 Sale 437.
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, Las Vegas, Nevada, stated he first became acquainted with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY in late 1971 and he is not sure how he met HARTLEY. HARTLEY was driving a. Ford pickup and pulling a self-contained trailer, With HARTLEY kept his trailer on
1972. 
and earned his keep From time to time he would loan HARTLEY a few dollars, but never expected to be repaid. HARTLEY stayed for about one year, leaving in about September, received a phone call late in 1972 from HARTLEY, Buhl, Idaho.
who asked to winter work
This is the last time has heard from HARTLEY.
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advised that HARTLEY made several long distance telephone calls to the San Diego area and as soon as his secretary can locate these bills he will make them available.
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advised that HARTLEY made several long distance telephone calls to the San Diego area and as soon as his secretary can locate these bills he will make them available. stated he recalls he did receive some phone calls from HARTLEY from some place in Colorado, but he does not recall what the calls were about. At no time did HARTLEY ever make any type of business propositions to him.
During the year HARTLEY lived on he would leave for short periods of time saying he was going to Reno, Nevada or up to Utah to pan for gold.
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of	Filo # Sule Q
by	SA	Doto dicloled	3/14/73 764-81-4555

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. If Is the property of the FOI and is looned Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
If Is the property of the FOI and is looned Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIALIZED C
SPR2 : 1973 FBI -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-30928 DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription 3/14/73
Sub 437 b6 b7C
at
,Crystal Bay, Nevada, advised that she resides She stated she first Sul Q
met ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY when she was living in Las Vegas and was then working at This was either in June or July of 1967. She stated she met him through who the last Las Vegas, Nevada.
she knew was living She stated that
She related that she met HARTLEY on two or three occasions and after leaving Las Vegas and coming to Lake Tahoe on April 14, 1971, when she that HARTLEY called her on one occasion and
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She stated he indicated to her who he was but at that time she could not recall his name and was
unable to
Shortly after this, he came to the met him
and she She stated somehow HARTLEY also obtained their telephone number when they were Reno, Nevada, On one occasion he called and became engaged in discussing
after this, he came to the met him
and she She stated somehow HARTLEY also obtained their telephone number when they were Reno, Nevada, On one occasion he called and became engaged in discussing with HARTLEY on the telephone.
She continued that
HARTLEY
which is off Interstate California. Also, HARTLEY supposedly had papers for a mine at Stanley, Idaho, and was to
become the
She continued that HARTLEY in August, 1972, when they were living Reno, Nevada; and apparently when HARTLEY left the next morning, he took . their
She explained that one Colorado, telephonically advised them that he had seen that HARTLEY had in his She
of Grand Junction,
bills from
possession, however, the bills were
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Interviewed on 3/9/73
Crystal Bay, Nevada
File # LV 87-9434
164-81-4506
Date dictoled
:'3/9/73
by SA
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI and is lodhibalio voor agency; it ond ils contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
It - StAllen
DB Cooper-30929
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Dale of ironscriplion, 3/12/73
Sub 437
Yerington, Nevada, b6
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DB Cooper-30929
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Dale of ironscriplion, 3/12/73
Sub 437
Yerington, Nevada, b6
advised that he has known a ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY for approximately b7C the past four months. He stated that the latter part of October, 1972, HARTLEY stopped by Sub Q
in Yerington, and was driving a twenty-two foot motor home and stayed over night.
He continued that he feels that HARTLEY HARTLEY
him approximately
has made as well as some
b6 b7C HARTLEY might purchase. He stated that he HARTLEY and was never paid. He stated he cannot recall whether or not her received a telephone call from HARTLEY in August, 1972, from Grand Junction, Colorado, however, he may have. He stated that HARTLEY was in the mining business and HARTLEY had asked that he, be watching last had contact with HARTLEY in November, 1972, when he saw him in Reno, at the residence of
$ , Reno, Nevada. He stated that HARTLEY then was just passing through and he visited with HARTLEY for about one hour.
He stated he has never known HARTLEY to use the
name of or any other name, including and he had met HARTLEY
He stated he has never known HARTLEY to use the
name of or any other name, including and he had met HARTLEY through who apparently was initially contacted by HARTLEY in the Spring 1 of 1972. He stated he could provide no additional information regarding HARTLEY, but in the event he should learn any pertinent information, he will immediately advise.
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Interviewed on 3/7/73	Yerington, Nevada ot	Sul Q File # LV 87-9434
164-81-4559
by SA	Dale dicloled 3/8/73

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI dife-inchtied To it ond ils. contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
SEARCHED
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DB Cooper-30932 RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
3/20/73
Dale of Ironscriplion · Sub 437 b6
Las Vegas,
Nevada, stated that the below are a listing of long distance calls made by ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY from He does not have a listing
INVESTIGATION
1
3/20/73
Dale of Ironscriplion · Sub 437 b6
Las Vegas,
Nevada, stated that the below are a listing of long distance calls made by ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY from He does not have a listing of the dates on which these calls
Sub Q b7c were made:
Interviewed on
3/16/73
al Las Vegas, Nevada
File # LV 87-9434 Sub Q
164-81-4557
by
SA
Dale dicinled 3/19/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI II is the property of the FBI il and ils contents pre not to be distributed oviside you! oarney.
SEARCHaded to your INDEXED
SERIALIZED ILE
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advised that he is working at
Yerington, Nevada,
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Monday through Friday and returns to Reno, Nevada, on the weekends.
He stated he has known ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY since early Summer of 1972 and that he had met HARTLEY through who at one time worked at the Las Vegas, and HARTLEY then whose name is had mentioned to HARTLEY
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and that he had met HARTLEY through who at one time worked at the Las Vegas, and HARTLEY then whose name is had mentioned to HARTLEY
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He continued that HARTLEY, had contacted him in August, 1972. to have him do
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and did not go to Idaho, since HARTLEY did not supply the necessary funds for the equipment he was to work with. He continued that he feels that
Reno, Nevada, in August, 1972, and when he left their residence, the morning of August 18.1972, HARTLEY left which he has used in his travels about the country.
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He further mentioned that HARTLEY has called him collect several times from various places in Colorado, those of which he could remember were Grand Junction and Fair Play, further related that he has talked to Colorado, of Grand Junction, Colorado, and together they were attempting to pool their information in an effort to locate HARTLEY. He stated that at one time HARTLEY had called him from the Romada Inn, Grand Junction, Colorado and he apparently was not home and there was a message for him,
Intervlowad on 3/7/73
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called him from the Romada Inn, Grand Junction, Colorado and he apparently was not home and there was a message for him,
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Lake Tahos, Ravada, advised she vividly remembers at the time of the D. B. COOPER hijacking. She vorells his talking about the radio and television corsogo of the hijacking and the fact COOPER wade his encope wie the rear door of the airplane. 4 stated as she previously reported, 12205 during the carly part b7C
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had a Standard Oil Comwmy credit card; however, this credit card expired in lle had no other credit card to her knowl-
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stated she has on Olympia type- weiter which is a German make and was purchased by She stated this
stated she has on Olympia type- weiter which is a German make and was purchased by She stated this typewriter is 0
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On
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Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Flio # LV 164-86
SAS THOMAS J. WILLIAMS
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contacted SA at his residence, advising that on January 6, 1973, he was contacted by an individual identifying himself as ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY, whom he described as a white male, age approximately 50, 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, graying hair, mustache, who is currently staying at Room 123 at the Plantation Inn in Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
1973, he was contacted by an individual identifying himself as ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY, whom he described as a white male, age approximately 50, 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, graying hair, mustache, who is currently staying at Room 123 at the Plantation Inn in Bayou Vista, Louisiana. advised that he is New York, and he is resides in Berwick, Louisiana.
, whose home office is in New York City, and advised that HARTLEY had previously called him on either January 3 or 4, 1973, stating that he was calling from Brownsville, Texas, and had a business deal to discuss with him. He stated that during this telephone conversation, HARTLEY called him direct and stated that he would travel from Brownsville to Derwick and meet with ham. explained that on January 6, 1973, he received a telephone call from HARTLEY stating that he was staying at the Plantation Inn, at which time went to to confer with
HARTLEY.
2 advised that HARTLEY, in his conversation at the claimed to have access to approximately 32,000 pounds of gold ingots, and approximately 500,000 ounces of platinum which was scattered throughout New Mexico, Arizona, and old Mexico.
2 advised that HARTLEY, in his conversation at the claimed to have access to approximately 32,000 pounds of gold ingots, and approximately 500,000 ounces of platinum which was scattered throughout New Mexico, Arizona, and old Mexico. advised that HARTLEY requested financial assistance in the purchase of either part or all of the aforementioned metal. advised that in his conversation with HARTLEY, HARTLEY claimed that he could easily find a purchaser for the gold and platinum in Canada and sell it at a large profit. advised that during conversation with HARTLEY, SubQ b6 b7C
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Interviewed on 1/7/73
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Fila # NO-8-7-1-89-7-9;
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Plantation Inn, U.S. Highway 90 West, advised that her records reflect that A. C. HARTLEY, giving address of P.
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Plantation Inn, U.S. Highway 90 West, advised that her records reflect that A. C. HARTLEY, giving address of P. O. Box 856, Rangely, Colorado, has been registered in Room 123 at the Plantation Inn from January 5, 1973, to the present.
made available her records, which reflect that on indicated dates HARTLEY had the following telephone calls charged to his room:
DATE
NUMBER CALLED
1/7/73 Charge of $6.55 from Western Union, Morgan City, Louisiana.
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Interviewed on	1/8/73 Bayou Vista, La. File # NO 87-18979
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Plantation Inn, U.S. Highway 90 West, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, advised that on the indicated dates A.
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Plantation Inn, U.S. Highway 90 West, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, advised that on the indicated dates A. C. HARTLEY, Room 123, Plantation Inn, made the following long distance calls, which were charged to his room:
DATE
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Interviewed on	1/9/73 Bayou Vista, La. NO 87-18979 ~ File #
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was interviewed at the residence of where
he related as follows!
advised that he accompanied
Bayou Vista, Louisiana, on January 8, 1973, where he met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY to discuss the purchase
advised that they initially met HARTLEY at room 123 at the Plantation Inn and accompanied HARTLEY to a restau- rant adjoining
advised that he accompanied
Bayou Vista, Louisiana, on January 8, 1973, where he met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY to discuss the purchase
advised that they initially met HARTLEY at room 123 at the Plantation Inn and accompanied HARTLEY to a restau- rant adjoining the Plantation Inn where they ate a sandwich. He stated that while in the restaurant HARTLEY carried a .38 caliber snubnose pistol in his belt and upon return to the room HARTLEY put the pistol in a briefcase. advised that during the conversation HARTLEY claimed to have 40,000 ounces of platinum in a bank in Old Mexico, twelve, thirty-two pound brick bars of gold also in Mexico, forty to fifty tons of bar gold in New Mexico and 95,000 ounces of placer gold in Arizona. advised that during the conversation HARTLEY advised that he (HARTLEY) had access to all or part of this gold and could make some evail- able to
advised that during conversation HARTLEY claimed to be the owner of Cochise Exploration and Minning Company located in Hereford, Arizona, and stated that he would make the gold available for approximately $60 per ounce indicating gold could be resold for approximately $90 an ounce in Canada.
and Minning Company located in Hereford, Arizona, and stated that he would make the gold available for approximately $60 per ounce indicating gold could be resold for approximately $90 an ounce in Canada. Further HARTLEY claimed the platinum could be purchased for $90 an ounce and resold for approximately $100 an ounce in Canada. advised that HARTLEY indicated during the conversation that the entire transaction would be illegal and further indicated that the gold was "Hot!
advised that HARTLEY would not disclose the exact location of the gold nor would he disclose any names of individuals who had custody of the gold.
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advised that on the afternoon of January 8, 1973, , met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY at the Plantation Inn, Bayou Vista, Louisiana .. advised that he and met HARTLEY at room 123 and subsequently proceeded to a restaurant adjoining the Planation Inn where they had a bite to eat. He stated that while eating they did not discuss HARTLEY's attempt to get to purchase any gold but he related this inas- much as when HARTLEY left the room he put a .38 caliber snub- nose pistol in his belt and kept the pistol in his possession until his return to the room at which time he placed it in a briefcase.
advised that upon return to the room HARTLEY stated that he had 40,000 ounces of platinum in a bank in Old Mexico that he had access to along with twelve, thirty- two pound bricks of bar gold. HARTLEY stated that in addition he had forty to fifty tons of bar gold stashed in New Mexico and 95,000 ounces of placer gold located in Arizona.
HARTLEY stated that in addition he had forty to fifty tons of bar gold stashed in New Mexico and 95,000 ounces of placer gold located in Arizona.
advised that HARTLEY stated that they gold could be purchased for approximately $60 an ounce and be re- sold in Canada for approximately $90 an ounce, He stated the platinum, which can legally, according to HARTLEY, be transferred from bank to bank could be purchased for approximately $90 an ounce and would sell for $100 an ounce in Canada.
advised that HARTLEY stated he owns the Cochise Exploration and Minning Company, Route 119 Hereford, Arizona, and stated that the Federal Government is currently attempting to serve a subpoena on him in reference to the operation of said company.
advised that in conversation with HARTLEY he advised HARTLEY that he owns two jet passanger liners and operates a supply boat, both of which could take the merchandise from Berwick, Louisiana, to Canada. further advised 164-81-4593
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advised that on the evening of January 8, 1973, he received a telephone call from ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY calling from Lafayette, Louisiana, at which time HARTLEY stated that he was returning to Colorado to return the 1973 Ford that he had rented and would be back in Louisiana in from four to five days.
advised that he subsequently check with the Plantation Inn, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, and ascertained that HARTLEY had left the motel owing a sizable bill.
further advised that left Berwick, Louisiana, on the afternoon of January 8, 1973, enroute to Newfoundland, Canada, on a
further advised that left Berwick, Louisiana, on the afternoon of January 8, 1973, enroute to Newfoundland, Canada, on a business trip and is not expected to return until January 12, 1973.
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DB Cooper-30945 FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
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Date
1/18/73
Berwick, Louisiana, was contacted at his place of business, where he realted as follows:
advised that on January 17, 1973 he had met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY at a near Meeker,Colo- rądo, the purpose of the meeting to further discuss with HARTLEY
advised that in his contacts with HARTLEY, he
that on January 17, 1973 he had met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY at a near Meeker,Colo- rądo, the purpose of the meeting to further discuss with HARTLEY
advised that in his contacts with HARTLEY, he apparently has gained HARTLEY'S confidense. advised that through his conversations with LAKILEY, HARTLEY is aware thất has numerous contacts with political figures in Washington, D.C., especially with the Feral Aviation Administration.
stated that during his conversation with HARTLEY on January 17, 1973, HARTLEY asked him to ascertain if he (HARTLEY) wes suspect in the "hijacking of a airplane over Washington or Oregon approximately one year ago, where $200,000 was received in twenty dollar bills under threat to blow up the plane." advised that when he queried HARTLEY as to why he wanted this information, HARTLEY was reluctant to reply, and just repeated his request.
advised that he asked HARTLEY how a hijacker could escape from such a plane, HARTLEY stated that he would have the pilot slow to almost "stall" speed, and exit would be made through the rear exit of the airplane. HARTLEY also commented that he had received previous training as a paratrooper during World War II.
HARTLEY also commented that he had received previous training as a paratrooper during World War II.
advised that HARTLEY also commented that the money received in the hijacking was in twenty dollar bills, and that the bills were consecutive.
On 1/18/73 at Berwick, Louisiana
File #
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1/18/73
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Berwick, Louisiana, telephonically contacted the Lafayette Resident Agency advised that he last was contacted by ALVIN C RTIS HARTLEY Approximately one week ago, at which time he advised HARTELY he had been unable to ascertain any infor- mation regarding the hijacking, and probably would be unable to
Lafayette Resident Agency advised that he last was contacted by ALVIN C RTIS HARTLEY Approximately one week ago, at which time he advised HARTELY he had been unable to ascertain any infor- mation regarding the hijacking, and probably would be unable to ascertain any such information in the future. advised that HARTLEY made no further comment regarding the hijacking.
advised that at the time of contact, HARTLEY was staying at the Best Western Motel, telephone number 303-543-6530, Pueblo, Colorado.
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On 2/7/73 at Lafayette, Louisiana
File #
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Date dictated
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Berwick, Louisiana was contacted at his business, where he advised that after viewing artist conception of unknown subject in the matter that this individual did not resemble the individual known to him As ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY.
at his business, where he advised that after viewing artist conception of unknown subject in the matter that this individual did not resemble the individual known to him As ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY.
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Interviewed on	3/14/73 nt	Berwick, Louisiana File #	SE 164-181
NO 164-136 -66
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Date of transcription
March 15, 1973
Berwick, Louisiana, and New York City, New York, was contacted at B erwick, Louisiana, where after viewing photograph of artist conception of unknown subject in this matter that "the photograph of this individual does resemble the individual known to him as ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY".
advised that the last he heard HARTLEY was still residing in the Rangley-Grand : Junction, Colorado area.
advised that the last he heard HARTLEY was still residing in the Rangley-Grand : Junction, Colorado area. advised that HARTLEY would be in contact with Grand Junction.
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was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. fe was advised by SA of his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft.
fe was advised by SA of his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft. le signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
lle wap opploved as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Since
he has been unemployed.
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
living at
at that address.
ilis working hours at the wore about 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM. His best recollection is that he did not have any dayo off during the month of November 1971. ile did not leave the country of Canada during 1971. During 1070 he did take a vacation to Yellowstone Park in the United States.
He stated he has no knowledge of any planc being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in any such hijacking at that time or at any time. He resided in and has resided in Canada from
until the present time. He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1341 as in the Ciroal Corps but was never in a Cerman military planc and he never poruchuted from any military op civilian plans.
He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1341 as in the Ciroal Corps but was never in a Cerman military planc and he never poruchuted from any military op civilian plans. He has nover received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
Stated he was
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Ho plans to return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in about two weeks.
The following descriptive and background data were obtained through observation andinterview:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Home Address
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ago
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5, 9"
Weight
165
Hair
Brown, balding
Eyes
Hazel
Complexion
Medium, ruddy
Characteristics
Father
Mother
(Deceased)
Toronto, Canada None
Children
Sister
Brothers
Nono
Arrest Record
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Home Address
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ago
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5, 9"
Weight
165
Hair
Brown, balding
Eyes
Hazel
Complexion
Medium, ruddy
Characteristics
Father
Mother
(Deceased)
Toronto, Canada None
Children
Sister
Brothers
Nono
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ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY was contacted at his residence, the Rangely, telephone number on April 24, 1973, and immediately advised the identify of the interviewing Agent and furnished a copy of the "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form. HARTLEY was informed that the FBI was conducting an investigation in an effort to determine the identity of the hijacker of the Northeast Airlines Flight #305, which was hijacked on November 24, 1971. He was informed that in view of his physical description and previous experience as a paratrooper, that he had been considered as one of the suspects. HARTLEY read the "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form and said that he was very willing to talk about aircraft hijackings as he had never had anything to do with an aircraft hijacking, but that he did not wish to sign the form.
HARTLEY read the "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form and said that he was very willing to talk about aircraft hijackings as he had never had anything to do with an aircraft hijacking, but that he did not wish to sign the form.
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HARTLEY advised that he is self-employed as a dredger in the mining business and during the year of 1971, stayed primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada. He stated that he had a camper truck and parked the camper at the , in Las Vegas. He advised he travelled fairly widely, at times residing with his mother, Mrs. EDNA SPIKE, nee ROGERS, 2444 North 14th Street, in Tuscon,
Arizona. He stated that during 1971, he did travel from time to time to Reno, Nevada, and on one occasion, travelled up to Vancouver, British Columbia, only in reference to mining operations. HARTLEY advised he was hazy on dates, and could not remember specifically what he was doing on November 21, 1971, but did recall that during August, or September, 1971, he had fallen from a horse and broke his left wrist. He stated he had trouble with the wrist having fallen on one occasion after he had the cast on where he reinjured it.
He stated he had trouble with the wrist having fallen on one occasion after he had the cast on where he reinjured it. He stated a , address unrecalled, a general practitioner in Las Vegas, treated him for the broken wrist and that he had a cast on the wrist for approximately five months. He advised that to the best of his recollection, the cast would have been removed during January, or February, 1972.
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HARTLEY displayed a 12" surgical scar in the lower lumbar region of his back, stating that he had had two vertebrate and one disc removed from his back in 1960, and was unable to do any real strenuous exercises. He advised he had gone through jump training at Ft.
of his back, stating that he had had two vertebrate and one disc removed from his back in 1960, and was unable to do any real strenuous exercises. He advised he had gone through jump training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, during 1945, and had not jumped out of an airplane . since he left the military. HARTLEY stated he would have a difficult time jumping off a three-foot step in view of his back condition and would not attempt to do any jumping for fear that he would seriously injure himself.
HARTLEY advised he was not in the Seattle area during November, 1971, and emphatically denied participating in any aircraft hijacking, stating he had been in the mining business for approximately ten to eleven years and did very little flying. HARTLEY further advised that he was not a qualified pilot and knew little about aeronautics.
HARTLEY stated he did not wish at this time to furnish fingerprints, advising that he was arrested in 1969, in Los Angeles, California, carrying a concealed weapon and that the FBI should have a record of his prints. HARTLEY was informed that to enable the FBI to fully eliminate him as a suspect, the Agent would like to have him furnish major case fingerprints.
HARTLEY was informed that to enable the FBI to fully eliminate him as a suspect, the Agent would like to have him furnish major case fingerprints. HARTLEY advised he would discuss this procedure with his attorney and if his attorney agreed, he would furnish the prints at a later time. HARTLEY requested that the Bureau verify his alibi of having a broken arm at the time the hijacking occurred.
During the conduct of the interview, HARTLEY was very evasive about any specific dates or his mining activities.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name	ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY
Race	White
Sex	Nale
Date of Birth	July 27, 1920
Place of Birth	Brule, Wisconsin
Height	61
Weight	150 pounds
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Tattoos Scars, Marks Education
Military Service
12" surgical scar lower lumbar region of back High School graduate, Duluth, Minnesota U.
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Military Service
12" surgical scar lower lumbar region of back High School graduate, Duluth, Minnesota U. S. Army, 1941 - November 9, 1945. U. S. Army Serial Number 20713004, assigned 82nd Airborn Unit, 508th Division Carrying Concealed Weapon, 1969, Los Angeles, put on three years probation.
Previous Arrests
Occupation
Mother
Dredging operations related to mining. HARTLEY advised he had previously worked as a Las Vegas Police Department Officer, approximately ten years. EDNA M. SPIKE 2444 North 14th Street Tucson, Arizona. None None
Brothers Sisters Children
b6 b7C
Medical
1960 - had two vertebrate and one disc removed from lower back region.
DB Cooper-30955FD-302 (REV. 11.27-/0} 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
5/16/73
Sub Q b6 b7C
Anchorage, Alaska, telephone number 3 was intorvicred in the presence of Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska, in the offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska,
Advised that during the year of 1971 Anchorage
he was Alaska, on several occasions on and/or
and/or *
He stated that in the Fall of 1971 and
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska,
Advised that during the year of 1971 Anchorage
he was Alaska, on several occasions on and/or
and/or *
He stated that in the Fall of 1971 and in connection with
for & period
*
stated that during that
with an individual whom
EL Ho stated that to his
he came to know as recollection WAS in the State of AIDORA.
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advised that he found
to be a very interesting and intelligent individual, Ho advised that was very knowledgeable about types of aircraft, aerodynamics, flight rules and regulations, speedu and altitudes. He stated that was eithor a pilot and/or parachutist to his recollection. He advised that at that time there were numerous magazines and manuals relating to aircraft and flight and that during he observed to be reading Chode various publications.
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advised that he can recall three conversations with wherein indientod to him that he, 5
during this period of time Intended to do something spectacular and that what he did would be published in the newspapers. never mentioned that he was going to hijack an airerart and
SubQ
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