12/9/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
On 12/9/71 I called SAC MATTSON in Portland, SAC CAMPBELL in Las Vegas and ASAC MORLEY in San Francisco.
I talked to all of them about publishing the ransom list in a newspaper of wide circulation in their areas. All of them said they believed they could have this done, would do it and let us know.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJACK
I called the Bureau on 12/9/71 and talked to SA HENRY SHUTZ. I told him it was our feeling here that we should get cooperative newspapers to publish this bait list and to generate as much enthusiasm as we could among the public and perhaps somebody would come up with one of these $20 bills. I wondered if the Bureau had given considera- tion to instructing all SAC's to have this done.
He called back and said they were not going to do this because first, they did not think most newspapers would publish it; second, they did not want all SAC's to have the feeling that they had to get it published,
and said they were not going to do this because first, they did not think most newspapers would publish it; second, they did not want all SAC's to have the feeling that they had to get it published, which might cause a great deal of difficulty around the field. He said he thought their instructions were sufficient, that if we could arrange to get it published in our division, and if we wanted to call other offices on a selected basis, and see if the SAC's could work out some arrangement to publish it, he would leave that up to us. He definitely stated that we had authority to get the list published if we so desired.
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DB Cooper-26688FBI
Date: December 7, 1971
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NORJAK
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Reurairtel 11/25/71. - 1B(3) Enclosed are the films forwarded the Bureau in connection with captioned matter. Seattle should insure these films are protected as evidence. If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the
If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed. Consider contact with the U. S. Attorney's Office prior to returning the films for his guidance.
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PI! In accordance with Section 66, Volume III, Manual of Instructions dealing with photographing ransom or loot, immediately submit a letter suitable for dissemination to U. S. Secret Service Headquarters in Washington, D. C.
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DB Cooper-26689OPTIONAL FORM NO. to MAY 1922 EDITION GSA FPMR (4: CFR) 105-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	. DATE: 12/9/71
SUB - C
FROM	:	SA CHARLES E. FARRELL	- E - K.

SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 12/8/71, of the Bureau advised that the Director had given his approval for the
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 12/8/71, of the Bureau advised that the Director had given his approval for the publication of the artist's sketch in the publication "PARACHUTIST" as requested in Seattle teletype.
He advised that a sketch prepared by the artist of the UNSUB both with and without the glasses, would be furnished to the San Francisco Office for publication as above mentioned.
also asked if the entire course of the flight had been searched. He was advised that the pertinent part of the State of Washington as well as all of Oregon, and Nevada, had been checked but apparently the area in California had not yet been searched due to the fact that the reconnaissance plane had been unable to fly the course due to bad weather.
DONE By ASAC.
advised that Sacramento should be immediately contacted and requested to do a thorough search of the area, the same to be handled within the bounds of good judgment.
he asked was, - also had other questions, one of the ones
Did the UNSUB use the lavatory he wondered whether he might have taken the money in there to check it.
he asked was, - also had other questions, one of the ones
Did the UNSUB use the lavatory he wondered whether he might have taken the money in there to check it.
He was advised he used the lavatory before the passengers left the plane because one of the passengers saw him. He was further advised that apparently he did not check the money in the lavatory because the stewardess observed him examining the money. out C.
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also advised that the Bureau was preparing for field-wide distribution, a wanted flyer which would contain both sketches of this UNSUB, the one with glasses and one without. Exactly when this would be sent out, he did not say.
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FROM: Director, FBI (164-2111)
"CHANGED" NOR.JAK The title is marked "Changed" to reflect the code word "NORJAK" to facilitate the handling of the numerous
JAK The title is marked "Changed" to reflect the code word "NORJAK" to facilitate the handling of the numerous communica- tions in connection with this investigation. This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking. 00: Seattle." All offices are instructed to use the code word "NORJAK" in all communications in this investigation.
In connection with the additional dissemination of the ransom list already furnished the field, all offices are instructed to further disseminate this list on any basis considered practical and appropriately advise the Bureau and office of origin of any positive information developed. The loot in this matter consists entirely of $20 bills and it is questionable that large banks and bank-type institutions would effectively screen their $20 bills due to the volume of this type of bill that would be handled.
All offices should insure that the composite drawing of the unknown subject is thoroughly disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
2 - All Field Offices
(Do not type
should insure that the composite drawing of the unknown subject is thoroughly disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
2 - All Field Offices
(Do not type below this line.)
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UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines
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DB Cooper-2669312/8/71
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau and San Francisco, 12/7/71; Seattle teletype to Bureau and Los Angeles, 12/8/71, and Bureau telephone call to Seattle, 12/8/71.
Enclosed for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Divisions are two copies each of Bureau approved write-up to accompany the artist's conception of the unknown subject's photograph with glasses and without glasses, to be published in "The Parachute," and "Skydiver" magazines.
Glossy photographs being furnished by the Bureau.
San Francisco, note change in color of suit and wearing apparel from that set forth in Seattle teletype to Bureau and San Francisco, dated December 7, 1971.
2 - Bureau 2 - Los Angeles (Bnc. 2) (164-497) 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) (164-220) 2 - Seattle CRS :bfr (8)
DB Cooper-26695 Sub C 164-81-1047Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200, 000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971.
2) (164-220) 2 - Seattle CRS :bfr (8)
DB Cooper-26695 Sub C 164-81-1047Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200, 000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 61
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level
Eyes :	Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice :	Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark
This man is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 61
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level
Eyes :	Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice :	Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes.
Black suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes.

If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
DB Cooper-26696
Sub.C 164-81-1046NR706 SE PLAIN 10:53AM UPGENT 12/8/71 VAB TO DIRECTOP (164-2111) LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZEPO FIVE, POPTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CA4 - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
PE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE. "CKYDIVER" MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE TWO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUB. JANURAY ISSUE GOES TO PPESS DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, AND MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF BY THAT DATE.
BUREAU AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO PUBLISH ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB'S PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IN "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE.
BUREAU AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO PUBLISH ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB'S PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IN "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE. END PAGE ONE
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IF AUTHORITY GRANTED, BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB WITH GLASSES AND WITH- OUT GLASSES TO LOS ANGELES DIVISION TO MEFT PRESS DEADLINE OF DEC- EMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE. SEATTLE DIVISION WILL PROVIDE LOS AN- GELES WRITE-UP AS APPROVED.
SEATTLE INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION RE 
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LOS ANGELES DIVISION IMMEDIATELY ADVISE BUREAU WHETHER ANY DEROGATOPY INFORMATION KNOWN RE WHICH WOULD 1 END
EMBARRAS BUREAU IF OFFER ACCEPTED. - P- ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-2669812/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
BOB MATHESON called from the Bureau. He had the following to say:
1. The Director approved publicity of the article and artist's conception in the parachute magazine in response to our teletype
The Director approved publicity of the article and artist's conception in the parachute magazine in response to our teletype 12/7/71.
2. He referred to a teletype of 12/ /71 from Portland in regard to a person who was
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that Portland had set out a lot of unnecessary investigation since the purpose of the thing was simply to get a photo of the suspect and have it shown to witnesses rather than getting all the background.
3. He wanted to know if we had considered having a Northwest plane fly Agents over the exact course at night so that we could look down and see just what the situation was when the "bump" occurred at 8:10 or 8:12 PM. I told him we had considered this and also had considered hiring someone to parachute from the plane but the problem was that there was no way of duplicating the conditions which existed at the time. He requested we put some type of language in a teletype about this.
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DB Cooper-2669912/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SAFRANZED 13 FILED M DEC #310.1 FBI -SEAT ILE 7
DB Cooper-2669912/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
BOB PETERSON called from Division 6 today. He said that the publicity concerning the ransom list had been approved and we should be receiving official confirmation from the Bureau very soon.
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DB Cooper-26700NR049 WA PLAIN 7:31PM NITEL 12-8-71 LRS TO ALL SACS FROM DIRECTOR 2P
NORJAK
FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS ISSUED NATIONALLY THIS DATE."4
-559RNEY GENERAL JOHN N. MITCHELL ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT A "RANSOM LIST" OF THE KNOWN SERIAL-NUMBERED BILLS THAT WERE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, HAS BEEN PREPARED AND IS BEING DISTRIBUTED BY THE FBI THROURTOUT THE COUNTRY.
HE REQUESTED ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE NEAREST OFFICE OF THE FBI, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES.
END RECD THREE FAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-26702IRØ58 WA PLAIN 8:50 PM URGENT 12-8-71 PLB TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM DIRECTOR. 1P
NOR JAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER SEVEN LAST, AND BUTEL CALL TODAY.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS GRANTED TO HAVE ARTICLE AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN REFERENCED TELETYPE PUBLISHED IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF THE PARACHUTIST MAGAZINE. GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT GLASSES BEING PREPARED AT THE BUREAU AND WILL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED. END DCA FBI SE CLR
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DB Cooper-26703FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/7/71

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FROM
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
Re Bureau telephone call 12/7/71.
Enclosed are eight (8) copies of an LHM setting forth information concerning the captioned hijacking.
Extensive investigation is continuing by Seattle and other divisions to identify the UNSUB. (3)
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 8) 3/ - Seattle (164-81) CEF : klb (5)
Sub. C 164-81-1043
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Approved:
Special Agent in Charge*
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION' Seattle, Washington December 7, 1971
Re: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On November 24, 1971, an unknown man using the name Dan Cooper, boarded Northwest Airlines Flight #305, at Portland
FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On November 24, 1971, an unknown man using the name Dan Cooper, boarded Northwest Airlines Flight #305, at Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, en- route Seattle, Washington.
As the plane was taxiing down the runway,
Stewardess occupied the seat reserved for the stewardesses on the right side of the plane and behind the last row of passenger seats. The unknown subject, who occupied the center seat in the last row of three seats, turned and handed her an envelope which she did not open for a few minutes until he glanced at her several times. She then opened the envelope and read the enclosed note which said: "Miss - I have a bomb here and I would like you to sit by me." At this point Stewardess came toward the rear of the plane and .
handed the note. pilot on the intercom.
then called the
on the flight, later advised that'according to notes he made during the incident, the emergency signal from Stewardess was received on the intercom at 3:59 PM.
Stewardess then sat next to the hijacker who opened a black attache case and showed her what he said was a bomb.
Stewardess then sat next to the hijacker who opened a black attache case and showed her what he said was a bomb. She described the contents of the attache case as a bundle of red sticks, which she believed was dynamite. The bundle consisted of six or eight red colored sticks approximately six to eight inches long with no writing on the outside. The hijacker was holding in his hand a wire which led to the bundle of sticks and indicated that he could detonate the bomb by touching the wire to a contact. Also in the attache case was a cylindrical shaped battery about eight inches long.
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO BUREAU, DECEMBER TWO LAST.
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PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE QUOTE PARACHUTIST UNQUOTE FOR JANUARY ISSUE. ARTICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER TWELVE NEXT.
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BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE FOLLOWING NOTICE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF QUOTE PARACHUTIST UNQUOTE.
ENCLOSED IS AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER WHO EXTORTED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. THIS MAN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHT
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RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHT POUNDS, BUILD AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH; HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIES. VOICE LOW, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES. CHARACTERISTIC HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT; NARROW BLACK TIE; BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN DASH TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE; CARRIED PAPER BAG FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES; BROWN SHOES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST FBI OFFICE, WHICH WOULD BE FOUND IN THE FRONT OF YOUR TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
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LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST FBI OFFICE, WHICH WOULD BE FOUND IN THE FRONT OF YOUR TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
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IF APPROVED, A GLOSSY PICTURE OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB WITH GLASSES AND A GLOSSY PHOTO WITHOUT GLASSES SHOULD BE FORWARDED BY THE BUREAU TO SAN FRANCISCO TO ACCOMPANY THE ARTICLE.
SEATTLE DIVISION INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION
REGARDING
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE RESULTS OF INDICES CHECK REGARDING
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Special Agent in Charge
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UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: . SE
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DB. Cooper-26713 IR 031 LA PLAIN 10:30 PM NITEL 12-7-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P),
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, 'CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 . SE.
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MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE TWO ZERO SIX RAYMOND,. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AGREED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING CAPTIONED, JANUARY ISSUE GOES TO PRESS DECEMBER TWELVE AND MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF BY THAT DATE,
IF SEATTLE SECURES BUREAU AUTHORITY FOR PHOTO AND ARTICLE TO APPEAR IN THIS- MAGAZINE, AS WELL AS UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE QUOTE PARACHUTIST END QUOTE, ARTICLE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO LA OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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.DB Cooper-26714NRØ12 SE PLAIN 2:13PM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) .
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
TO COMPLETE CIRCULARIZATION IN THIS TERRITORY, PLEASE FORWARD AN ADDITIONAL ELEVEN HUNDRED COPIES OF RANSOM MONEY LIST. END
sub C 164-81-766
DB Cooper-26715FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/7/71 SA called from the Bureau and advised that they had just sent up a memo : to the Director recommending that the Bureau make a national press release concerning the availability of the serial numbers of the money paid to the hijacker. I had discussed this with and SA on 12/6/71 and recommended that it be done, and at the same time
I had discussed this with and SA on 12/6/71 and recommended that it be done, and at the same time encourage the publica- tion of the list by any newspaper inclined to do so.
I suggested that the public be advised that the numbers were in the NCIC and that they could be checked immediately.
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12/7/71
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DB Cooper-2671612/7/71
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION SA called from the Bureau and advised that they desired an original and 7 copies of an LAM be submitted today outlining in detail the commission of the offense and summarizing briefly the investigation conducted to date, which should be submitted on 12/7/71.
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DB Cooper-2671712/7/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E.
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DB Cooper-2671712/7/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE :
PUBLICITY
On 12/6/71, copies of the list of ransom money were furnished to the following:
All hotels, motels in the State of Washington; All hotels, motels in the Vancouver, B.C. area Liquor stores, State of Washington; Law enforcement agencies, State of Washington; Federal Savings & Loana Associations, and Federal Credit Unions. Above distribution totalled 2300.
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DB Cooper-26718NR 04 SC CODE
11:41 AM URGENT . 12/3/71 VLS TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P.
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TEL, DEC. TWO, LAST.
LIST OF SERIAL NUMBERS OF MONEY PAID TO HIJACKER DISSEMINATED DEC. TWO, LAST, TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN SACRAMENTO DIV.
LIST OF SERIAL NUMBERS OF MONEY PAID TO HIJACKER DISSEMINATED DEC. TWO, LAST, TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN SACRAMENTO DIV.
SACRAMENTO MAKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH BEALE AFB FOR AREIAL PHOTO- GRAPHY OF ROUTE TAKEN BY NORTHWEST FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT TO BE UTILIZED IS SR SEVEN ONE, HIGH ALTITUDE COMPUTERIZED RECONNAISSANCE PLANE WHICH PHOTOGRAPHS TWENTY MILE WIDE PATH. MAP OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT OVER WASHINGTON AND OREGON TERRITORY FORWARDED TO SACRAMENTO BY UNITED AIRLINES NIGHT DEC. TWO, LAST, HANDCARRIED TO BEALE AFB THIS AM. END JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
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7
DB Cooper-26719NR 027 SF PLAIN
5:42URGGENT 12/2/71 MAH
TO:
DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON FIELD
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO . (164-220)
UNSUB, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING.
FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, DOES NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF MEMBERS ON FILE AT THEIR OFFICE.
FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, DOES NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF MEMBERS ON FILE AT THEIR OFFICE. PRIOR TO TIME MEMBERSHIP CARD ISSUED PHOTO OF MEMBER IS NECESSARY AND IS AFFIXED TO MEMBERSHIP CARD BUT NO COPIES KEPT BY ASSOCIATION. UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, IS AGREEABLE TO PRINTING ARTIST'S CONCEPTION ETC. OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE "PARACHUTIST" FOR JANUARY ISSUE, THE ARTICLE TO BE PRINTED WOULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER TWELVE, NEXT.
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FBI S E CLR
Lub.C. 164-81-520
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CERIALI2GD FILED DEC 2 1971 FBI . SEATTLE 17
DB.Cooper-26720SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
Re: PUBLICITY
The list of the ransom money should be distributed, in addition to the regular mailing list, to the following:
1. All law enforcement agencies;
2. . Liquor stores;
3. Hotels
4. Motels
5.
Re: PUBLICITY
The list of the ransom money should be distributed, in addition to the regular mailing list, to the following:
1. All law enforcement agencies;
2. . Liquor stores;
3. Hotels
4. Motels
5. Savings & Loan Associations, if not already included in the mailing to the banks;
CEF : klb The original circularization on 12/1/71, of some 960 (3) copies of the ransom bills which were sent to all banks and branches were prepared from the Wn. Bankers Association list.
164-81-
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DB Cooper-267210-9 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
November 29, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
Airtel
(Priority) 
To: All Offices Except Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
UNSUB; NORTHEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies of an artist's conception of captioned unsub.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to
Pacific Standard Time (PST) 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to her it was a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the 36 passen- gers and crew for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He instructed that the plane circle the Seattle airport until his demands were met at which time the plane landed. Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane leaving a flight crew of three males and one female and the hijacker aboard. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane to take off flying at a low altitude and slow speed, maintaining a southerly direction. Upon demand the hijacker was instructed on lowering the rear passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8:05 p.m. PST, when he instructed
Enclosures (2)
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He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8:05 p.m. PST, when he instructed
Enclosures (2)
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FBI - SEATTLE
Sent Via
M Per 3
DB Cooper-26722 NR 05 SC CODED
3:35 PM URGENT 12-1-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
IP
Que
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL, NOV. THIRTY, LAST. STATE TEL ISSUED THIS DATE SETTING FORTH DETAILS OF CASE, DESCRIPTION OF . UNSUB, AND REQUEST THAT ANY PERTINENT INFO DEVELOPED BE FURNISHED SACRAMENTO FBI. PERTINENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COVERING AREA DESCRIBED BY ROUTE OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE ALREADY COGNIZANT OF THIS MATTER. LIAISON WITH HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES ALONG ROUTE OF FLIGHT BEING ESTABLISHED SHOULD UNSUB SEEK ATTENTION FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES.
SACRAMENTO THIS DATE MAKING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TYPE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE ALONG FLIGHT PATH AND AERIAL SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SACRAMENTO THIS DATE MAKING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TYPE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE ALONG FLIGHT PATH AND AERIAL SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END .
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
Sub C 164-81-366
INDEXAD CORDIALIZES AMB FILED M
DEC 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7 DB Cooper-26724OPTIONAL FORM HO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 501-11.4 : UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
BUfile 164-2111
SUB -. C. × M
In conference this evening with the SAC, J.E. MILNES, it was decided that we should decide as soon as possible what circularization we are going to make and ask other offices to make of any wanted flyer issued in this case. This should . of course, include flying clubs, parachute clubs, air fields, airlines, Veterans' Administration, doctors, hospitals and clinics and possibly others.
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Rui
Regular I. O. CIRCULARIZATION
A. HOSPITALS ADMINISTRATION.
clubs, parachute clubs, air fields, airlines, Veterans' Administration, doctors, hospitals and clinics and possibly others.
PRB : klb (2)
Rui
Regular I. O. CIRCULARIZATION
A. HOSPITALS ADMINISTRATION. BANKS JSAVINGS & LOANS. FLYING CLUBS AIRLINES PARACHUTE CLUBS, (MONTEREY)
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Sub. C 164-81-1831
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Jamel-7
1050-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-267343.
Routing Slip I)-4 (Rev. 12-22-69) To: Director
Date
11/29/73 .
Att .:
FILE SE 164-81
FLT. 305, PORTLAND Title UNSUB: NW AIRLINES ASAC TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71; Supv. SAC
CAA-III JACKING; EXTORTION Agent
00: SEATTLE 
SE IC CC Steno Clerk Rotor #:
RE: SE TEL TO BUR 11/29/71
ACTION DESIRED Assign ___ Reassign Prepare lead cards Acknowledge Open Case Bring file Prepare tickler Call me Return assignment card Correct Return file 
Deadline 
Search and
Acknowledge Open Case Bring file Prepare tickler Call me Return assignment card Correct Return file 
Deadline 
Search and return Deadline passed See me Expedite Send to Submit new charge out Type Delinquent Serial # Discontinue Post Recharge Return File For information Submit report by Handle Initial & return Leads need attention Return with explanation or notation as to action taken.
ATTACHED ARE COMPOSITE LIKENSSES OF UNSUB AS FOLLOWS: DETROIT - 2 LOS ANGELES - 2 SAN FRANCISCO - 2 PORTLAND - 4 J. C. MELNES SAL
€ 1
See reverse side Office -/ Seattle (164-81 sub C) GPO : 1970 O - 371-917
DB Cooper-26735NRØØ1 SE PLAIN. 9:53AM URGENT 11/30/71 VAB TO PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE- ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
9:53AM URGENT 11/30/71 VAB TO PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE- ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE
THROUGH INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON CONCERN- ING FLYING SCHOOLS AND AIRCRAFT COMPANIES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT NORTHWEST NATIONAL AVIATION INC. HAS BEEN OUT OF BUSINESS FOR SIX MONTHS. THIS COMPANY'S FORMER ADDRESS WAS FIVE NINE FIVE ZERO - SIXTH AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE.
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PORTLAND DISPLAY. ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB TO
END
Reed GEO PD
DB Cooper-26736
Sub. C.
164-81-29911/30/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
SA CHUCK HARVEY, WFO, said that he had our teletype with a lead concerning circulars to INS and Customs and will send us the addresses.
!
For our information he will take 1,000 circulars to Customs and only 6 to INS since they will do their own reprocessing.
For our information he will take 1,000 circulars to Customs and only 6 to INS since they will do their own reprocessing. Both will handle their own mailing. PRB: klb (2)
Sub. C 164-81-286 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 7ML FILED
FBI-SEATTLE 1
DB Cooper-26737NRØØ3 SE PLAIN 10:15AM URGENT 11/30/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) WFO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE- ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
SUBJECT OBTAINED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AS PART OF HIS HIJACKING AND MIGHT WELL LEAVE OR HAVE LEFT THE UNITED STATES. WFO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE THE BEST AND MOST EXPEDITE MANNER IN WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER MAY BE FURNISHED TO ALL POINTS OF DEPARTURE FOR SUCH TRAVELERS. ALSO FURNISH ADDRESSES, ETC., FOR BOTH CUSTOMS AND INS.
UACB, SEATTLE WILL MAKE SUCH DISTRIBUTION WHEN THE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED.
END
SKA FBI WFO
Sub. C PB Cooper-26738,
164-81-298OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (( CPR) 101-11.
END
SKA FBI WFO
Sub. C PB Cooper-26738,
164-81-298OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (( CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SPC
·
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 11/28/71
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING, SRA Longview, Washington, requested this date 12 copies of artist's conception of UNSUB be sent to him at earliest possible time. SA SRA Everett, Washington, asked for a copy to show an individual in his area who thinks he may know UNSUB's identity.
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For record purposes, writer mailed each Resident Agency covered by Seattle a copy of artist's conception and form letter of description corresponding with. the number of agents in each RA. SA MANNING was supplied with 12.
(Copies mailed late evening 11/28/71) .
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Sub. C. 164-81-262
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NOV 2 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
M of
Ru TI C Cavines Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-26739NRØØ1 SE PLAIN
6:48 AM URGENT 11/29/71
164-81-262
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NOV 2 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
M of
Ru TI C Cavines Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-26739NRØØ1 SE PLAIN
6:48 AM URGENT 11/29/71 SWD TO DIRECTOR FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE. CAA- HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU CALL TO SAC SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE. REMARKS IN THE PRESS ATTRIBUTED TO SA THOMAS MANNING SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON, ARE COMPLETELY UNFOUNDED. MANNING HAS BEEN UNEQUIVOCALLY INSTRUCTED BY ME TO MAKE NO COMMENTS TO THE PRESS. SHERIFFES AND DEPUTIES FROM COWLITZ . COUNTY AND CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ARE ASSISTING IN GROUND SEARCH UNDER SA MANNING'S DIRECTION, AND HAVE BEEN INTERVIEWED WIDELY BY · PRESS REPRESENTATIVES. PRESS HAS CONTINUED TO GIVE MATTER INTENSE COVERAGE .AND ARE ATTRIBUTING TO SA MANNING COMMENTS THAT ARE GENERAL CONVERSATIONAL TOPICS IN THE AREA.
MANNING UNEQUIVOCALLY DENIES MAKING ANY REMARKS TO THE EFFECT THAT THE UNSUB IS A SKYDIVER OR IS CRAZY OR REMARKS RE RESULTS OF SEARCH OR DETAILS OF SEARCH.
MANNING UNEQUIVOCALLY DENIES MAKING ANY REMARKS TO THE EFFECT THAT THE UNSUB IS A SKYDIVER OR IS CRAZY OR REMARKS RE RESULTS OF SEARCH OR DETAILS OF SEARCH. I HAVE CONTINUALLY REFUSED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION TO THE PRESS, AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. - P- END
JIJ FBI WASH DC
DB Cooper-26740 SubC 164-81-259NRØ29 WA PLAIN
4:16PM URGENT 11-29-71 LRS
TO SEATTLE
PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111)
IP
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING.
RECEIVING OFFICES PROMPTLY ALERT HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND DOCTORS IN THE EVENT UNKNOWN SUBJECT ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN MEDICAL AID IN YOUR RESPECTIVE AREAS
SEATTLE . ASCERTAIN THE WEIGHT OF THE LOOT IN POSSESSION OF THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT. SEATTLE ADVISE : THE BUREAU. THE RESULTS OF THE DISPLAY OF THE ARTIST CONCEPTION TO WITNESSES. SUTEL.
END Rx'd . amy
Sieb. C. 164-81-230
FRESH.
NOV 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
19.
DB Cooper-26741 OPTIONAL FORM HO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (# CFA) 101-11,0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
KENNETH C.
10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (# CFA) 101-11,0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
KENNETH C. HOWE
SUBJECT:
RE: UNSUB: NW FLT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 11/29/71 SA WICK determined in Olympia that the only forest fire fighting crew using parachutes, is based :at the Okanagan National Forest Office, Okanggan, Washington, 219 2nd . Avenue South.
UNSUB described as white male, mid-forties, five ten to six feet, one seventy to one eighty, olive complexion, latin appear- ance, dark brown or black hair combed straight back in normal
style, parted on left, smoked Raleigh cigarettes.
A CTION: Display composite likeness of unsub to proper sources at Okanagan National Forest Office in effort to identify or develop suspects, and determine where likeness might be additionally profit- ably displayed.
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attach plats with lead
Sub.@
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NOV 2 9 1971 FBI-SEATILE
9010-101
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-26742November 25, 1971 Seattle,
FILED
NOV 2 9 1971 FBI-SEATILE
9010-101
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DB Cooper-26742November 25, 1971 Seattle, Washington
PRESS RELEASE
J. E. MILNES, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Seattle, announced today that the FBI was concentrating its search for the missing hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 in the vicinity of southwestern Washington in an arch generally noar Acriel, Merwin, Amboy and Crawford, Washington. Mr. MILNES said the hijacker was described as white, male, American, olivo complexion, Latin appearance, black hair, normal hair style parted on left, ago middle forties, six feet tall, 170 to 175 pounds, average build, brown eyes. He was wearing a black suit, white shirt, narrow black tie, black rain-type overcoat, black dress suit, and was carrying a dar): briefcase.
He is believed to have left the aircraft subsequent to 8:05 p.m. MILNES urged anyone in the public having knowledge of a parachutist landing on the route between Acriel, Washington, and Rono, Nevada, to notify the FBI immediately.
MILNES urged anyone in the public having knowledge of a parachutist landing on the route between Acriel, Washington, and Rono, Nevada, to notify the FBI immediately.
MILNES released an artist's conception prepared by the FEI to the press, saying that the photograph is an excellent likeness of the hijacker's present appearance. 164-81-211
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DB Cooper-26743OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 (FR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
SKYJACKING of NORTHWEST
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
DATE: 11/28/71
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PUB, PARACHU !!
Dallas, Texas,
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telephpane telephonically contacted this office
to offer his expert knowledge of qualified himself as being in the Dallas, having been actively involved in
advised that the U.S. Parachuting Association, Monterey, California, licenses all parachutists in the country. The USPA also maintains current files on all members. Also headquartered with USPA is Parachutist Over shorty Society, POPS, an elftist group of "jumpers" 40 years and older.
Also headquartered with USPA is Parachutist Over shorty Society, POPS, an elftist group of "jumpers" 40 years and older. Located in Los Angeles, California, is Latin Sky-divers, and organization comprised exclusively of Latin parachutists.
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USPA may be contacted in Monterey, California, at 408-373-2708, and the" of the organization is b6 b7C
who has an extensive photo album of members
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DB Cooper-26744
NOV 2 8 1971
FBITSEATTLE
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MIN
Commenting on the characteristics of the skyjackers parachuting from the plane, indicated that the unsub would have to of been an expert in the sport of sky-diving. Jumping with an unknwen unfamiliar chute, advised that the unsub would have to readjust the straps to fit his personal needs. Not jumping with the aid of an altimeter would also require expert knowledge of sky-diving; jumping in street shoes requires expertise in sky-diving; high flying level of plane indicates expert ability.
Not jumping with the aid of an altimeter would also require expert knowledge of sky-diving; jumping in street shoes requires expertise in sky-diving; high flying level of plane indicates expert ability.
further advised that it is his belief that all sky-divers are egotists and that for one to make a jump from a 727 airplane, he might conceivably write it down in his jump log book.
Sub. C
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 / MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC (164-81)
DATE: 11-28-71
FROM
:
SA
PUB.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NWA FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:SE
At 8:46 a.m. 11-28-71, SA
WFO, telephonically advised a package of composite pictures of the Unsub will arrive at Sea-Tac on UAL flight 175 this date at the air freight office under receipt # 4037-3922, at 12:30 P.M. Pacific Time.
of the air freight office advised the plane is now due in at 12:47 Pacific Time. The air- freight terminal is one mile North of the passenger terminal.
The above information was furnished to SA who will pick up the package.
The air- freight terminal is one mile North of the passenger terminal.
The above information was furnished to SA who will pick up the package.
RBC (1)
ON
Sub. C 164-81-794
SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED NOV 2 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-26745
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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TELETYPE UPGENT
DIRECTOR, FBI SACS DETROIT, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: UNSUB: NORTINIEST ATPLINES PLIGAT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER THNETYPOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SETEL TO DUREAU NOVEMBER TWEETYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF ANSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICIPATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VAR- TOUS DIVISIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LITENESS .
S F ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUETIST" IN WHICHI ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS TS FEASTELE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL DE SOUGHT.
S F ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUETIST" IN WHICHI ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS TS FEASTELE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL DE SOUGHT.
LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUSTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERIINS IP THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZ" ATION WITH PUBLICATION IN WHICH ITEN RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS DEING FORTARDED AMST BY R/S, TO RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
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COPIES COMPOSTTE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, REMFOND A IR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST ^FFTCE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTION S AS TO WHERE AND TO WRO": LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FORE- GOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FORE- GOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
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SOCTETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEILY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUSTTSTS FORTY AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATION HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UN- TWENTYTIIRCE FORTYFIVE SUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERED AT / PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST ATP- LINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND EVIDENTLY PARA- CHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE DETUEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NEVADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARA CHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SEVENTY TO ONG EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEAR" ANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND CO BED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES.
MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SEVENTY TO ONG EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEAR" ANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND CO BED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES.
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November 29, 1971
SAC J. E. MILNES
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
At 605 AM, on November 29, 1971, SA JAMES BLAND at the Bureau called. He advised that the UPI, AP and many of the eastern newspapers were carrying stories in this matter, quoting SA MANNING, the Agent in charge at the search scene, as having said "The man has to be a professional sky diver or he is crazy". Another quote is to the effect "If he was wearing street clothes he would obviously be injured", which is attributed to MANNING. He advised thev expected a teletype from us as a result of SA call on November 27.
I told him that did not request such a teletype and I did not offer one. I told him, however, that MANNING had been told not to make any remarks to the press and that the remarks described by him were common talk among the law enforcement officials and that the Sheriffs from Clark and Cowlitz had been
I told him, however, that MANNING had been told not to make any remarks to the press and that the remarks described by him were common talk among the law enforcement officials and that the Sheriffs from Clark and Cowlitz had been interviewed extensively by the press, and that I was certain that MANNING had made no such remarks.
He requested a teletype about it.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER HAS BEEN RECEIVED. WITNESSES OBSERVED HIJACKER NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT GLASSES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ARTIST PREPARE ANOTHER CONCEPTION WITHOUT GLASSES AND THERE- AFTER THE TWO PHOTOGRAPHS BE MOUNTED ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING CONPOSITE DESCRIPTION ON A WANTED FLYER TYPE PAPER, TO BE DISTRI- BUTED TO MAILING LISTS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY, ALONG WITH SUCH SPECIAL MAILINGS AS MAY BE INDICATED A SINVESTIGATION PROGRESSES.
THE TWO PHOTOGRAPHS BE MOUNTED ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING CONPOSITE DESCRIPTION ON A WANTED FLYER TYPE PAPER, TO BE DISTRI- BUTED TO MAILING LISTS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY, ALONG WITH SUCH SPECIAL MAILINGS AS MAY BE INDICATED A SINVESTIGATION PROGRESSES. FOLLOWING COMPOSITE TAKEN FROM INTERVIEWS OF WITNESSES WHO WERE IN A POSITION TO SEE UNSUB.
RACE, WHITE; SEX, MALE; AGE, MID FORTY'S; FIVE FT TEN TO SIX FT., ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH END PAGE ONE
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COMPLEXION, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK; SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES, POSSIBLY BROWN, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS. LOW VOICE, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, j NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF U.S .; HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES; WORE BLACK OR BROWN SUIT, WHITE SHIRT, NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT, BLACK RAIN TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT, DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE. HE CARRIED PAPER BAG FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES, WORE BROWN SHOES.
BROWN SUIT, WHITE SHIRT, NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT, BLACK RAIN TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT, DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE. HE CARRIED PAPER BAG FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES, WORE BROWN SHOES. END
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Pub.
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc.
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
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DB Cooper-26751OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1PZ EDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN
2 SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
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Enclosed herewith are 3 x 5 cards concerning the following items:
Airports - Seattle/Tacoma area
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Flight Schools - Seattle area (does not includeTACOMA area) 28
Flight Schools - Southwest Washington from Longview/Vancouver, Wa. area 11
Airports - Southwest Washington,
Longview to Vancouver area
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Schools - Seattle area (does not includeTACOMA area) 28
Flight Schools - Southwest Washington from Longview/Vancouver, Wa. area 11
Airports - Southwest Washington,
Longview to Vancouver area
6
parachin chil - W. WASH. Only 6
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In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The artist's sketch sent
1015 Second Avenue was the second one prepared Seattle, Washington 98104 by the Bureau November 28, 1971
PUB. Ser. 133
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This letter being sent to: All law enforcement agencies, TV Dear Sir: stations and newspapers, who are included in the Seattle Office Enclosed is an artist's conception of the addressograph hijacker who extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines list. on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:

Race : Sex:	White
Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180
This man is described as follows:

Race : Sex:	White
Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion:	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back
Sideburns, low ear level
Eyes :	Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims.
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown
Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes

If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-0460, or your nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
THI
Very truly yours, Q.E .: Milia 164-81- Sub.C
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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File No.
SE 164-81
Date Received
11/28/73
From
Bureau
(NAME OF, CONTRIBUTOR).
(ADDRESS OF CONTRIBUTOR)
(CITY AND STATE) CHARLES E. FARRELL
By
(NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT)

To Be Returned	 Yes	Receipt given	 Yes
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Description:
artist's sketch #2 prepared by Bureau
DB Cooper-26754DB Cooper-2675511/28/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING;
sketch #2 prepared by Bureau
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On November 26, 1971,
Aerospace
advised
Interceptor Command, Tacoma, telephone that KOMO-TV, Seattle, represented by a Mr. had been granted permission by
to interview the pilots of the two fighter air- craft which escorted the Northwest Airlines plane in this matter. question was as to whether or not this office had any objection to the pilots discussing the fact that they had trouble keeping their speed down enough to stay with the Northwest plane.
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DB Cooper-26756J. E. MILNES advised press that Northwest Flight 305 out of Portland, destined to Seattle, with 37 passengers including hijacker.
While taxing for take off hijacker, advised he had a bomb and issued instructions to stewardess for relay to pilot, that he wanted $200,000, four parachutes - 2 breast packs and 2
While taxing for take off hijacker, advised he had a bomb and issued instructions to stewardess for relay to pilot, that he wanted $200,000, four parachutes - 2 breast packs and 2 back packs, be delivered and no one was to approach the plane, except the people with requested material. That plane landed and that NW paid $200,000, delivered the parachutes to him on the plane and loaded the plane to full capacity with fuel.
All passengers were released unharmed; two stewardesses released and plane took off and tthat at time he talked to reporters, plane was somewhere between Seattle and Portland.
THIS IS PRESS RELEASE GIVEN OUT AT AIRPORT 04 124M/ FY SAL F
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1012 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	FILE (164-81) (P)	DATE: November 26, 1971
FROM :	SAC J.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	FILE (164-81) (P)	DATE: November 26, 1971
FROM :	SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:	UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle
11/24/71	PUB,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

At 8:20 PM on November 24, 1971, I talked to SA DON HANNING at the Bureau. I told him there was a substantial number of the members of the press in the immediate vicinity of the airport and they were extremely anxious to have a statement from the Bureau. I advised him that I proposed that I go to them and outline the essential facts of the case so far as sequence of events are concerned and the present status. In this, after checking with Northwest Airlines officials I would advise them that $200,000 had been paid to the kidnapper by Northwest Airlines, that four parachutes had been furnished to him, and that the plane was then aloft enroute to either Reno, Nevada, Sacramento, California or Medford, Oregon.
advise them that $200,000 had been paid to the kidnapper by Northwest Airlines, that four parachutes had been furnished to him, and that the plane was then aloft enroute to either Reno, Nevada, Sacramento, California or Medford, Oregon.
He advised this would be satisfactory.
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6:35PM URGENT 11/26/71 JAK
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 3P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA - AIR PIRACY.
RE BUREAU TELCALLS, NOV. TWENTYSIX INSTANT.
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U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, SIX FIVE ONE CANNERY ROW, MONTEREY, CALIF., CONTACTED THIS DATE, AND HE ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
THRERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THERE ARE NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS IN THE FILE. NAMES OF MEMBERS ARE KEPT ALPHABETICALLY AND THERE IS NO REGIONAL BREAKDOWN OF MEMBERS. THIS ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSPAPER CALLED, "THE PARACHUTIST," AND THE MAILING LIST FOR THIS PAPER IS BROKEN DOWN BY STATES.
THIS ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSPAPER CALLED, "THE PARACHUTIST," AND THE MAILING LIST FOR THIS PAPER IS BROKEN DOWN BY STATES. ANYONE INTERESTED CAN BELONG TO THIS ASSOCIATION REGARDLE F WHETHER THEY ARE 164-81-21 PARACHUTISTS OR NOT, AND THE MEMBERSHIP FEE IS FIFTEEN DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND TWELVE DOLLARS FOR EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER. THE ASSOCIATION HAS APPROXIMATELY A FIFTY PER CENT ATTRITION RATE
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OF COURSE, FIRE FIGHTERS COULD BE MEMBERS AND PROBABLY A LOT OF FIRE FIGHTERS ARE SKYDIVERS TOO. THERE ARE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY AFFILIATED CLUBS. THERE IS NO RECORD IN HIS FILES FOR THE NAMES OF D.B. COOPER,
ADVISED THAT HIS ASSOCIATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY, NOV. TWENTYNINE NEXT, BUT HE WOULD BE WILLING TO RE-OPEN AND FURNISH THE LISTS REQUESTED WHICH CONSISTS OF THE SUBSCRIBERS TO "THE
TWENTYNINE NEXT, BUT HE WOULD BE WILLING TO RE-OPEN AND FURNISH THE LISTS REQUESTED WHICH CONSISTS OF THE SUBSCRIBERS TO "THE PARACHUTIST" FOR THE STATES OF CALIF., WASHINGTON, OREGON, IDAHO, NEVADA, AND ARIZONA, AS WELL AS A LIST OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY AFFILIATED CLUBS. HOWEVER, HE HAS TWO CLERKS THAT HANDLE THIS,
DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO OPERATE THE ADDRESSOGRAPH-MACHINES AND IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SYSTEM OF FILING. THE ABOVE LISTS WILL BE OBTAINED MONDAY MORNING AND WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
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THE LISTS OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, WHICH ARE FILED ALPHABETICALLY, DO INDICATE DATE OF BIRTH, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, COLOR OF EYES, AND HAIR, BUT MAILING LIST FOR "THE PARACHUTIST" DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY DESCRIPTIVE DATA. END ...
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DB Cooper-26761SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
11/27/71
SAC J. B. MILNES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING EXTORTION (00:SE)
SA from the Bureau advised the Seattle Office shipment of the artist's conception would arrive on United Airlines Flight 175
MILNES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING EXTORTION (00:SE)
SA from the Bureau advised the Seattle Office shipment of the artist's conception would arrive on United Airlines Flight 175 from Dulles arriving Sea-Tac, 12:36 p.m., November 28, 1971. It should be picked up at the Air Freight Depot.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SAC J. E. MILNES
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00 :SE)
At 8:15 a.m. on November 27, 1971, I received a call from SA at the Bureau. He advised that the UPI Wire Service in Washington carried a story with a Goodland, Washington dateline quoting SA MANNING as saying "We are going to interview every cky jumper in Southwest Washington" and "Ve look at what happened a man jumps from a plane in the middle of a dark stormy night, he is either an experienced jumper or he is crazy, we've got to check both angles".
dateline quoting SA MANNING as saying "We are going to interview every cky jumper in Southwest Washington" and "Ve look at what happened a man jumps from a plane in the middle of a dark stormy night, he is either an experienced jumper or he is crazy, we've got to check both angles". advised that since the Director had said we were to make no additional comments on the matter why MANNING had made this statement. I told him that I don't think that MANNING made it and I would check and let him know.
At 11:15 I called back and told him that those remarks were common remarks among many many people in the search area but that MANNING had made no such remark to any newspaper person and that MANNING had been told not to make any.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SAC J. E. MILNES
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SE)
On November 26, 1971, I called SA at the Bureau. I advised that we had two helicopters in the air today and were searching the same general area where we had searched yesterday. I told him that we wanted to get the artist's conception here as soon as possible.
I advised that we had two helicopters in the air today and were searching the same general area where we had searched yesterday. I told him that we wanted to get the artist's conception here as soon as possible. He suggested that we contact the Minneapolis Office since tho artist nay have left a copy of the picture there. Inquiry of Minneapolis revealed that telecopier vas not working and no copy was retained. I called SA that we wanted to have the normal number of copies of the artist's conception as would be necessary for the law enforce- mont mailing list plus 1,000, and the same number should go to Portland for immediate distribution. I asked him to arrange for this work to be done today and the material sent out by pilot courier at the first opportunity. back, told hin
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DB Cooper-26764OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (1 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOV
NMENT
Memorandum
TO
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FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT #) %
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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NMENT
Memorandum
TO
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FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT #) %
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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Mr. EARL J. COSSEY Master Parachute Rigger, and member of U. S. Parachute Association, Monterey;, California, advised as follows:
The U. S. Parachute Association maintains a membership list for the entire country. All parachutists are not, in fact, members of USPA; however, the overwhelming majority of them are members.
In addition to membership lists, the USPA carries a list of parachute instructors and if UNSUB had taken para- chute lessons within the past year, it might be possible to identify him through the list of instructors. maintained by USPA.
It should be emphasized that instructors would probably remember most parachutists above the age of 40 since the majority of new students are younger.
There would le included in quaral membership list ?
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DB Cooper-26765OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA PPMA (4 CFR) 501-51.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: PUBLICITY
In an effort to achieve Wide spread publicity for the purpose of identifying the above UNSUB, the following is being offered for the consideration of the SAC and BUREAU:
1. When the artist's sketch of the UNSUB is finalized, sufficient flyers should be printed up immediately for:
Portland Division Mailing List Seattle Division Mailing List, and 3,000 extra copies, each, for Seattle and Portland.
Other copies of the sketch can be forwarded to all other Divisions for their distribution at a later time.
2. The above extra copies for Seattle and Portland should be sent to:
All aircraft flying schools; All
~ Duplicate;
Page 5 ~ Duplicate;
Page 10 ~ Duplicate; Page 30 ~ Duplicate; Page 37 ~ Duplicate; Page 38 ~ Duplicate; Page 40 ~ Duplicate;
Page 46 ~ Duplicate;
Page 68 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 69 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 70 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 71 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 72 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 73 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 74 ~ Referral/Consult;
Page 80 ~ Duplicate;
Page 87 ~ Duplicate;
Page 96 ~ Duplicate;
Page 97 ~ Duplicate; Page 100 ~ Duplicate; Page 125 ~ Duplicate;
Page 129 ~ Duplicate;
Page 145 ~ Duplicate;
Page 146 ~ Duplicate;
Page 147 ~ Duplicate; Page 148 ~ Duplicate;
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 08/22/2001
To: Laboratory
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Attn:
Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81
(Pending)
.9377
Title: NORJAK; CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To transmit recovered possible parachute to the Laboratory for analysis. For reference, the BUfile is 164-2111.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover is one apparent parachute (1B23) recovered from a bank of the Columbia River.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover is one apparent parachute (1B23) recovered from a bank of the Columbia River.
Details: The above apparent parachute was recovered by 
b6 b7C a resident of Washougal, Washington. advised that in August 2000 he was in the Reed Island area of the Columbia River with his family digging in the sand. This item, which appears to be a parachute canopy, was recovered buried along the waterline. provided this item to the FBI on August 2, 2001. It was noted that the canopy is still very wet and contains a large quantity of sand. During the review in Seattle small green markings were noted on the canopy.
As Seattle has no facility to properly dry an item this size, it was packed in paper and is being provided in a wet condition.
Of note, in February 1980, $5800 in currency identified with this hijacking was recovered from the Tena Bar area of the Columbia River, just south of Vancouver. A flow study commissioned by the FBI at that time determined that the money had likely been naturally deposited in that location and had
A flow study commissioned by the FBI at that time determined that the money had likely been naturally deposited in that location and had probably flowed down the Washougal River or one of its tributaries. The Washougal River empties into the Columbia immediately down river (west) from Reed Island.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO SAC SEATTLE (164 81)
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FROM : SC FRANCIS E ENTLER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
DATE: 12/40/ 80
Sub D
On 12/10/80 Yacolt, Washington, tel. telephonically advised that her son had retrieved an old, shredded military style parachute. from the Lewis River in southwestern, Washington. speculates that it might be connected with captioned matter.
LEAD.
at Yacolt, Washington,
Contact
tel.
On 12/11/80, this matter was handled by
SA VANCOUVER RA. Per information in 164A-81-sub D, the above parachute does not meet the description of parachutes utilized by UNSUB; aka DAN COOPER.
SA 12/12/80
Sub D 164A-81-8565
SEARCHED SERIALIZED .
Per information in 164A-81-sub D, the above parachute does not meet the description of parachutes utilized by UNSUB; aka DAN COOPER.
SA 12/12/80
Sub D 164A-81-8565
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
DATE:
12/30/80
·
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Attached hereto is a Clark County Sheriff's Department Report prepared by
. This report was received from the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, on December 12, 1980.
A review of this report reveals that a portion of an orange and white parachute was found in the Lewis River between Heisson Bridge and Lucia Falls on December 8, 1980, by
, Yacolt, Washington, telephone number .
Inasmuch as the description of the parachute found by as contained in the attached report does not match the description of the parachutes utilized in captioned matter, it is recommended that no further action be taken concerning this.
Inasmuch as the description of the parachute found by as contained in the attached report does not match the description of the parachutes utilized in captioned matter, it is recommended that no further action be taken concerning this.
On December 12, 1980, the family, supra, was advised there was no need for them to hold the parachute remnant for the FBI and they could do with the remnant as they wished.
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Owner's Address	RES
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12. Indicate with proper code in boxes provided, persons relationship to investigation: #) Reporting Person, #2 Witness, #3 Person with knowledge,
Person with knowledge hut not interviewed.

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13.	Quantity	Description of Property: Number each item and designate the quantity and description of property on appropriate fines, If more' snaco is needed, use a second forma
Article Type Parachute	Brand Name Unknown	Model # N /A	Bin # N/ A
Serial # N/a orange &	whi LAwnot Appliod # N/A	Value N/A	Locker #
Color, Sizo, Description, Caliber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Article Type	Brand Name	Modol #	Sin #
Sorlal #	Owner Applied #	Value	Locker#
Color, Sizo, Description, Cailber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Article Typo	Brand Name	Model
Applied #	Value	Locker#
Color, Sizo, Description, Cailber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Article Typo	Brand Name	Model #	Bin #
Seriat *	Owner Applied #	Value	Locker #
Color, Size, Description, Caliber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Articte Type	Brand Name	Model #	Bin #
Sorlal - #	Owner Applied #	Value	Locker#
Color, Size, Description, 'Caliber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Articto Type	Brand Name	Model #	Bin #
Sorial #	Owner Applied	Valuc	Locker#
Color, SIzs, Description, Caliber, Barrel Length, Etc.
Article Tyne	Brand Name	Model	Bin
Article Tyne	Brand Name	Model	Bin #
Serlat #	Owner Appiled#	Value	Locker#
Color, Size, Description, Calipor, Barrci Longth, Etc.
Article Type	Brand Name	Model #	Bin #
Sorlal	Owner Applied#	Valite	Locker#
Color, Size, Description, Caliber, Barret Length, Etc.

16. Property disposition: Yes No
No. Date': . "Time"
Citizen Signature Hold for Owner Hold for Investigation Destroy Send to Lab Other
The complainant reports he found part of a orange & white parachute yesterday below Lucia Falls, in the river, above Heisson Bridge.
"Time"
Citizen Signature Hold for Owner Hold for Investigation Destroy Send to Lab Other
The complainant reports he found part of a orange & white parachute yesterday below Lucia Falls, in the river, above Heisson Bridge. ' He advised he is reporting this as he'd had the thought that it might have belonged to D.B. Cooper. is keeping this property ib6 his possession in the event someone feels it is important.
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Cast Status: Cleared Pending Referred 
Reviewed by: //12-10-80
Date
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15. 31 property can be released, indicate under what circumstances
17. Narrative:
JL. incident (Lost, Found, Safekeeping, Evidenco, Other)} Found Property (Parachute Remnant)
2. Classification - II
3. Day of Week River UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Reference Seattle Memo of S.
Day of Week River UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Reference Seattle Memo of S.
dated 2/26/80.
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SA It has been determined through conversation with at the Vancouver RA that sometime during of Washougal,
February or March 1980, Washington, had come into the RA Office at Vancouver, wherein he had described the parachute referred to in referenced memo as being a green military type parachute and that it was presently being used as an awning by a neighbor. Since it is apparent that this parachute has no connection with cap- tioned matter, no further investigation is being conducted at Vancouver.
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DATE:
August 18, 1980
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SA
NORJAK SUDS. DIEJ
00: Seattle
For information, on 3/5/80, Vancouver, Washington, phone number tele- phonically contacted the Vancouver RA
DIEJ
00: Seattle
For information, on 3/5/80, Vancouver, Washington, phone number tele- phonically contacted the Vancouver RA and advised as follows:
Approximately 6% years ago he discovered two para- chutes approximately 50 to 100 feet apart "near the area" previously searched by the FBI". declined to furnish the location of the parachutes as he wants to negotiate and receive a reward before identifying the area. stated that one parachute is white and the other is orange, and when he first observed them he thought they were "weather balloon shutes".
further
advised that this area can be reached by four-wheel drive vehicle to within a quarter mile of the lo- cation of the parachutes. From there, individuals with machetes could proceed though the forest to the exact loca- tion within two or three hours.
stated that he has not since returned to the area, and is not aware if the parachutes would still be there.
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DATE: 2/26/80
FROM
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SUBJECT: NOR JAK 00: SE
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, Washougal, Washington, telephone telephonically contacted the Seattle Division 9 to advise that he knows the location of a parachute in the Washougal area and would be glad to show an agent where it is. He advised that he lives approximately Washougal and that the parachute is at the residence of a nearby neighbor. He does not know how they obtained the parachute.
Lead
Seattle at Washougal, Washington
Will contact regarding above mentioned parachute to determine any connection with the NORJAK case.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
2/21/80
FROM
:
SA
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
2/21/80
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK(A)
00:
SEATTLE
SUBS 1,9
On 2/21/80,
9 LaCenter,
Wash., telephone ? advised that on the day after the D.B. COOPER skyjacking, he was contacted by the FBI at his residence. He stated he provided an Agent of the FBI, name unknown, a photograph of 7 or 8 skydivers belonging to the Century Sky-Divers. He said this photo- graph was Loaned to the FBI and was for the purpose of attempting to aid the FBI. He said he was assured this photograph would be returned but to date, it has not been.
requested that his photograph be returned.
LEAD
SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will conduct a file review in this matter to determine if above mentioned photograph is there. In the event the photograph is there and no longer serves an evidentiary purpose, it should be sent to the Vancouver RA for subsequent return to
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event the photograph is there and no longer serves an evidentiary purpose, it should be sent to the Vancouver RA for subsequent return to
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DB Cooper-26872UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81, Sub D) (P) DATE:	11/29/79
FROM :	SA	Sub D
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE	Que G

On November 12, 1979, Deputy ,
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised by tele- phone that some loggers found an orange and white parachute under approximately two inches of decomposed leaves. He stated this parachute was found in the vicinity of Camp Kalama in the woods. He said, in addition, an empty plastic bottle of Visine was found nearby.
He stated this parachute was found in the vicinity of Camp Kalama in the woods. He said, in addition, an empty plastic bottle of Visine was found nearby. The Deputy indicated that of the Sheriff's Office was in possession of the parachute and would have additional information.
A review of pertinent serials in captioned file revealed that the two parachutes utilized by D. B. COOPER were not orange and white in color.
On November 13, 1979, Sheriff LES NELSON, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised he was certain that the parachute found was orange and white in color. He was then advised by SA that this parachute was positively not the one utilized by D. B. COOPER and, thus, the FBI would be conducting no investigation concerning its being found.
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SUB D 64-81-8483
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4/25/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-8I)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
Re Portland telephone
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DB Cooper-26873x Airtel
4/25/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-8I)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
Re Portland telephone call of Portland SAC to Seattle SAC, 4/23/79.
On 4/23/79, Portland, Oregon, telephone
telephonically
advised that Lake Merwin, Washington. On her way home on 4/22/79, from the lot, she noticed a piece of white cloth in a tree on the right hand side of the road going south, approximately five miles from Lake Merwin, between Fargher Lake and Amboy, Washington. She advised the cloth appeared to be heavy silk or possibly fiberglass material, raveled on the edges and about 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. She immediately thought of the COOPER case and thought the cloth could be a piece of the parachute. She advised she could direct an Agent to the site.
and SA On 4/24/79, accompanied SC JOAN M. THOMAS to the location and pointed out the cloth, which was not possible to identify from the highway. Upon retrieval, however, it was determined the cloth was part of a corn and barley bag from Albers Willing Company.
Upon retrieval, however, it was determined the cloth was part of a corn and barley bag from Albers Willing Company.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DATE:
12/28/77
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: SUB D,
PARACHUTE INFORMATION
Suc D
On November 8, 1977, FRAN DEVOLL, Manager of the Inflight Services, Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Washington, telephone 433-3715, telephonically advised that a Northwest Orient Airlines employee, telephone number , found a parachute near Graham,
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DEVOLL stated the parachute had the following markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number: 1627-739-083
Size:	44 feet in diameter
External Skirt:	36 feet
GORE Markings:	M. ST EIN THAL Company, Inc.
DEVOLL stated the parachute had the following markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number: 1627-739-083
Size:	44 feet in diameter
External Skirt:	36 feet
GORE Markings:	M. ST EIN THAL Company, Inc.
Contract Number:	DA36-093-SC79699
Serial Number:	268229-859
Manfactured:	6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of those used by UNSUB in this matter. Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the investigation at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMA (45 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES
VERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/2/76
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Re: Sub D
Parachute Information
For future information concerning parachutes used in this matter, the following is being enclosed in the file:
Chest Pack #1: 24 ft. white nylon canopy; white nylon shrouds, 14 feet in length; container - olive drab green, 10" x 14" X 6". MODEL T - JA "NORM D" INSCRIBED ON LANTANER BRIGHT- /ORANGE Chest Pack #2: Pink canopy (this was the canopy that was cut and used to hold the money) . Two Stown Links MISSING -TOROUGE CHUTE MISSING - NO ) Backpack #1: 28 ft. white nylon canopy, rip-stop material, flat, circular military type; container - olive drab, NYWN military; harness - civilian luxury type, made of soft tan cotton material. Moore ( NAVY BACK PACK 6 ) NON- STRERABLE ... WHITE SHROUDS
SAGE GREEN
Backpack :2: White canopy: 26 BP-5550 MATERIAL
CONICHT TYPB.
Moore ( NAVY BACK PACK 6 ) NON- STRERABLE ... WHITE SHROUDS
SAGE GREEN
Backpack :2: White canopy: 26 BP-5550 MATERIAL
CONICHT TYPB. 226 ( RETURNED TO HEATON ) ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO :	SAC, BUTTE
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, dated 9/3/75.
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 9/8/75
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Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO :	SAC, BUTTE
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, dated 9/3/75.
RE: SUB D PARACHUTE INFORMATION
The parachute used by unknown subject had a com- pletely white canopy. The parachute found at Marion, Montana, is not identical with the Norjak parachute.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Butte 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-268779/3/75
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Marion, Montana, advised a friend of his found a parachute buried in the mountains west of Missoula, Montana. He advised that the chest which holds the parachute was of the old type, con- sisting of four buckles in the front. The parachute was orange and possibly white, but now yellow in color. The parachute was not retrieved.
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Re:	Sub D
Parachute Information

On 4/21/75, acknowledged receipt of one Pioncer parachute, 26 feet ripstop conical type 226, manufactured September, 1957. This parachute was returned to him after consulting United States Attorney's Office; AUSA advised that after considering the matter that this parachute would not be used as evi- dence, in this Latter.
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (P)
DATE: 12/19/74
FROM. :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: . SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111 .
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On 11/11/74, EARL COSSEY, Leota Jr. High School, Woodinville, Washington, advised there was no "U.S. Navy" on the parachute furnished to Unsub in this matter.
In addition, COSSEY stated he is currently living at 15010 N.E. 192nd, Woodinville, Washington.
On 12/5/74, advised the serial number on the parachute had found in the woods was Navy serial number The same · date a check was made with NCIC with negative results.
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The above information is being furnished to both Seattle file 164-81 and 52-0 for information pur- poses.
The above information is being furnished to both Seattle file 164-81 and 52-0 for information pur- poses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-26882OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFRJ 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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DATE: -
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On 11/5/74
Seattle, Wash., > came into this office and advised as follows :
, found a parachute in an old abandoned shack located in the woods near their house. The parachute, described as white nylon with the words "U.
, > came into this office and advised as follows :
, found a parachute in an old abandoned shack located in the woods near their house. The parachute, described as white nylon with the words "U. S. Navy" on it, and has a serial number on it (unrecalled by what the number is), was found about one year ago but was only discovered by this past week when asked to have it placed in his room. The parachute does not have a container with it, but was found in a box with rubber gloves and a plastic case.
The missing parachute in this case - the one apparently used by the UNSUB - is described as 28 feet, nylon, white, flight circular (non-stearable), which was packed in a model :or NB 6 (Navy back pack 6) container and harness. The file does not say if the chute or container had a serial number on it.
It is suggested steps be taken to determine if the parachute in the possession of is identical to that used by the UNSUB. If it is not, the serial number should be checked in NCIC.
After discussing this matter with Supervisor SUTTHOFF, it was decided that if the parachute is not that une used by the UNSUB, or if it is negative in NCIC, should be advised this office will contact Navy
discussing this matter with Supervisor SUTTHOFF, it was decided that if the parachute is not that une used by the UNSUB, or if it is negative in NCIC, should be advised this office will contact Navy personnel (at Sand- point) and let them decide what action they want to take to recover the parachute, if they wish.
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On 11/18/74, Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington telephonically advised a hunter had contacted him concerning an orange parachute canopy that the hunter saw recently near Kelso, Washington.
was advised by the writer that unsubs canopy was completely white and that weather blues using international orange canopies are frequently sited
was advised by the writer that unsubs canopy was completely white and that weather blues using international orange canopies are frequently sited in that area.
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DB Cooper-26884OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR1 101-11.6 , UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an insert regarding investigation conducted by the Sacramento Division.
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On September 16, 1974,
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(LNU) , currently residing at an unknown location in Bakersfield, at which time she re- counted that approximately two years ago, while residing in Redding, California, she housed three men who she
(LNU) , currently residing at an unknown location in Bakersfield, at which time she re- counted that approximately two years ago, while residing in Redding, California, she housed three men who she suspected of being involved in an airplane hijacking which occcurred in Washington State. stated that he knows no additional information regarding these men nor is he aware of whereabouts.
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locate was unsuccessful at that location, al- though it was determined that she is employed as a 8 Alpha Beta
Shopping Center, Brundage Lane, Bakersfield.
On that date, advised that the b6 allegation regarding her knowledge of those involved in the D. B. COOPER aircraft hijacking incident is completely false. immediately surmised. that the person providing the initial information was She stated :
that she met through a friend, and since their first meeting,
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was determined by his department that the property could in no way have been associated with the sky- jacking connected with D. B. COOPER within the past two or three years. He said there were large quantities of what appeared to be camping equipment and it was felt that the property had been exposed to the elements for at least ten years.
He stated that there formerly was a para- medic training facility operating out of the stead Air Base near Reno, Nevada, and that `trainees and instructors from that facility often parachuted into and trained in the Sierraville area.
He stated that he was quite certain that the highly deteriorated property found had been left by those trainees.
advised that after coming to that conclusion he had disposed of the property at the Sierraville dump.
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On October 25, 1974, a physical observation ' at the Sierraville dump concluded the discarded property could not be located.
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On October 25, 1974, a physical observation ' at the Sierraville dump concluded the discarded property could not be located.
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, dated 12/11/73.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an FD-302 concerning recovery of a parachute from a mountainous area near Sheridan, Oregon, on 12/11/73. Parachute was previously transmitted to Seattle as set forth in referenced letter.
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DB Cooper-26890OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY SDC2. EDITION GSA FIMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GO , ERNMENT Memorandum
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DATE: January 2, 1974:

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For the information of Seattle,
2 U. S. Parachute Association, Monterey, California, has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and his own work schedule usually crowded and therefore, he would prefer checks of his records be limited to those suspects on whom he might provide worthwhile information.
If any suspect has not been eliminated through other investigation, and should Seattle desire other specific information not otherwise obtained but which m'rht be available from the U. S. Parachute Association, will furnish same from his records.
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DB Cooper-26891SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 12/28/73
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, 12/11/73.
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, 12/11/73.
Referenced communiction advised a parachute recovered from the woods in the Gopher Canyon area north of Sheridan, Oregon, was being transmitted separately by Greyhound Bus. This parachute was displayed to EARL COSSEY on 12/17/73 and at that time COSSEY stated it was not identical to the one he supplied UNSUB. COSSEY further advised that this parachute canopy was made of a twill material indicating that it was manufactured approximately 1945. COSSEY advised that the parachute UNSUB used was made of rip-stop material which was not invented until after 1945.
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DB Cooper-26892SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 12/5/73.
Referenced communication enclosed for Seattle a nylon cord found near Mount Hood, Washington, 10/73.
Referenced communication enclosed for Seattle a nylon cord found near Mount Hood, Washington, 10/73.
The above described nylon cord was shown to TARL COSSEY, the former owner of the parachute supplied to WHSUB in this matter.
COSSEY stated after viewing the nylon cords that they were steering devices for steerable parachutes. COSSTY further stated that the parachutes supplied to WISUB were of a non-steorable variety and therefore, had no steering devices whatever.
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DB Cooper-26893OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 16/2 EDITION CSA FPMR ( CFR) 131-51.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
DATE:
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SUBJECT:
NOR.JAK
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Re San Francisco nitel to Los Angeles 11/26/73. , Hawthorne, California, previously interviewed and he displayed a portion of an orange and white parachute he found while hunting in Northern California. It was ascertained through contact with Seattle and a review of background information regarding this matter that parachutes
It was ascertained through contact with Seattle and a review of background information regarding this matter that parachutes furnished the hijacker contained no orange sections such as that displayed by
No further investigation is being conducted. 
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DB Cooper-26894 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 16-2 EDITION GSA FPMR (<1 CFR) 101-55.5 UNITED STATES GOVE NMENT Memorandum
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SUBJECT: ) Pp NORJAK 00: Seattle
DATE: 10/2/73
Re Seattle report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL dated 2/16/72, and Los Angeles tel call to Seattle 10/2/73.
On 10/1/73, in Torrance, California who resides at
Hawthorne, California, advised the Los Angeles Division as follows:
On 9/26/73, he and in Northern California in an area in the Pulmas Forest about 20 miles from Honey Lake, California.
On 10/1/73, in Torrance, California who resides at
Hawthorne, California, advised the Los Angeles Division as follows:
On 9/26/73, he and in Northern California in an area in the Pulmas Forest about 20 miles from Honey Lake, California. had noticed a piece of orange material protruding from beneath a bush. upon removing the material from beneath the bush they found it to be a portion of a parachute bound up with parts of a nylon cord line, so that it was about the size of a football. Other portions of the parachute as well as short pieces of nylon cord were also located under the bush. made available a portion of the parachute which they had found, which he described as about one fifth of the, parachute. Examination of this portion of the parachute revealed it to have white and orange panels. He also made available several short pieces of white nylon cord appearing to be cut up sections of shroud.
A review of referenced Seattle report pages 229- 230 reveals the two parachutes missing from the victim air- craft upon its arrival inReno, Nevada, were described as white in color. Neither parachutes were described as having any orange panels.
pages 229- 230 reveals the two parachutes missing from the victim air- craft upon its arrival inReno, Nevada, were described as white in color. Neither parachutes were described as having any orange panels.
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NORJAK (PARACHUTE INFORMATION) 00: SEATTLE
On 8/8/73,
Kent, Washington, phone number 1 telephonically requested that a parachute, formerly bis possession and currently being retained as evidence in this matter, be returned to him. stated he made available two para- chutes to Northwest Orient Airlines; in order that they could provide those parachutes to UNSUB. further advised he was subsequently paid for the two parachutes and at the present time, requested the one parachute that UNSUB did not use, be
further advised he was subsequently paid for the two parachutes and at the present time, requested the one parachute that UNSUB did not use, be returned to him for which he would be happy to reimburse Northwest Orient Airlines.
On 8/28/73, was advised by the writer that the parachute, currently being retained as evidence, would not be returned to him as this case is unsolved and the parachute in question may become an important part of the evidence in this matter. was further advised that when, and if, this case is brought to a logical conclusion, he can possibly recontact this office and attempt to get his parachute back. advised on 8/28/73, that the two parachutes that he loaned UNSUB had no books on which to fasten a chest pack or auxiliary chute. stated that an experienced parachutist would be able to fashion ties to the "back pack" which would allow the auxiliary chute to be fastened to the "back pack" and thereby utilized in emergency.
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stated that an experienced parachutist would be able to fashion ties to the "back pack" which would allow the auxiliary chute to be fastened to the "back pack" and thereby utilized in emergency.
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5/30/73 information was received from Sheriff WILLIAM WEISTER, Lewis County SO, Chehalis, Washington which caused contact with CLIFTON LESTER, Rt. 2, Box 29, Onalaska, Washington.
Mr, LESTER advised that several days ago he had sighted a parachute in the trees in the vicinity of Ryan Lake near the Goat Rock area, The chute appeared to be orange or red and white. He went to a vantage point the next day with a spotting scope and visually observed the chute which is high up in a tall tree in a very isolated area with no roads nearby. This viewing revealed that it was an arange and white chute and it appeared to have some type of box hanging from the rigging. It also was not the size which could be used by a person descending from a plane.
This viewing revealed that it was an arange and white chute and it appeared to have some type of box hanging from the rigging. It also was not the size which could be used by a person descending from a plane. Investigation disclosed that the Forest and Weather Services have on occasion dropped such chutes for fire and weather observations.
In view of the information set out above and since the area in which the chute is located is not within a reasonable distance of the flight path of the hijacked aircraft it is felt no further investigation should be conducted in this matter.
The above is being furnished for file information in the event an inquiry concerning this incident is made of the Seattle Division.
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On Hay 29, 1973, , Seattle, Washington, advised while vacationing in the Mount St. Helens arca last weel:, he observed a parachute hanging from a tree approximately 75 feet in the air.
Helens arca last weel:, he observed a parachute hanging from a tree approximately 75 feet in the air. stated the parachute was frayed and had moss on it; it ap- peared to have been there for some time. described the parachute canopy as orange and white in color and he thought the parachute had white shroud lines.
stated the parachute was located near Mt. St. Margaret in the Green River area. Near the tree was a package of food similar to that type used by servicemen on survival trips.
stated he observed no harness on the para- chute and there appeared to be a small container hanging from the canopy.
In view of the fact that the Norjak parachute was not orange and white in color and in view of the fact that several weather balloons parachutes have been spotted in this area and they are orange and white in color, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this reported incident.
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area and they are orange and white in color, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this reported incident.
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On November 7, 1972, EARL COSSEY was contacted at Leota Junior High School in Woodenville, Washington, and he was shown a parachute that was found near Reno, Nevada. This chute had been forwarded to Seattle for display to COSSEY. The chute was a military backpack type with orange canopy and orange shroud lines.
COSSEY stated this parachute is not identical with the one provided UNSUB because of the following four reasons:
1. Parachute supplied subject had a white canopy.
2. Parachute did not have required markings around the edge of the canopy.
3. Parachute shown to COSSEY had a clamp on it which was not retained to parachute and was not supplied with parachute given to UNSUB.
4. The backpack shown to COSSEY-did not have a place to attach a chestpack-and the one supplied UNSUB-did.
The backpack shown to COSSEY-did not have a place to attach a chestpack-and the one supplied UNSUB-did. >
COSSEY stated that he checked his records again con- cerning the serial number of the chutes supplied UNSUB and was unable to locate them. COSSEY was asked to recheck to determine if possibly the numbers were still in his possession and he stated he would do so. COSSEY further advised he would call the FBI if he located the book in which the serial number of the parachute supplied UNSUB was contained.
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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DATE: September 18, 1972 SUL.D Sur R SUB E
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RE: PARACHUTE FOUND NEAR THE KALAMA RIVER ROAD
On September 7, 1972, SA
advised telephonically that he had discovered a parachute hanging from the top of a tall pine tree, approximately 15 miles from the end of the Kalama River Road.
FOUND NEAR THE KALAMA RIVER ROAD
On September 7, 1972, SA
advised telephonically that he had discovered a parachute hanging from the top of a tall pine tree, approximately 15 miles from the end of the Kalama River Road. Thirty yards from the tree in which the parachute was found was a piece of white plastic on which was inscribed the following: "United States Depart- ment of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde."
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stated the parachute was a reddish color with white shroud lines. The parachute appeared to be slightly smaller than a normal-sized parachute and appeared to have something hanging from the end of it that looked like part of a box.
On September 7, 1972, United States Department of Commerce, National Weather Service, 909 First Street, Seattle, Washington, advised his department uses parachutes to recover radio sonde equipment attached to weather balloons. explained that a balloon is released with the radio equipment attached to it. The balloon rises to a preset height, at which time the balloon explodes. The radio equipment then falls a short distance and a small parachute opens and carries the radio equipment safely to the ground.
The radio equipment then falls a short distance and a small parachute opens and carries the radio equipment safely to the ground. This parachute is slightly smaller than a regular-sized parachute and it is pink in color with white . shroud lines. further stated that housing the radio sonde equipment is a white plastic box with the following inscription: "United States Department of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde."
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On 9/1/72 of the Weyerhaeuser Compay at ৳6 b7C
Camp Kalama, Washington, telephone advised that lie, in the course of his timber land employment, ho found a 200' tree which has some weathered pink looking material at the top hanging from what appears to be a string. He stated the material is pink or red colored.
Kalama, Washington, telephone advised that lie, in the course of his timber land employment, ho found a 200' tree which has some weathered pink looking material at the top hanging from what appears to be a string. He stated the material is pink or red colored. He stated that the tree is located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
He advised that he would be available on 9/5/72 to conduct an agent of the FBI to the location of this tree for further investigation of the object in the trea.
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Re FD-302 reflecting interview with EARL J. COSSEY, May 31, 1972. Referenced 302 states COSSEY did check his records for the serial numbers of the four parachutes involved in this matter.
Referenced 302 states COSSEY did check his records for the serial numbers of the four parachutes involved in this matter. To date, COSSEY has not provided this information, although he has been recontacted several times since the in- terview: Arined and Dangerous LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington Will discretely recontact COSSEY and determine if the serial numbers for the parachutes are available.
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Re New York airtel dated 7/24/72.
On August 15, 1972, Para-Gear Equipment Company, 5138 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, advised his company is one of the largest mail order sport parachuting equipment supply houses in the United States. He and have little direct contact with their customers. He has reviewed his files and the name COOPER does not appear. advised he is from the Seattle area and came to Chicago, one year ago.
He has reviewed his files and the name COOPER does not appear. advised he is from the Seattle area and came to Chicago, one year ago. While in Seattle he sport parachuted for six years. He stated he did not recall having met anyone he felt could be identical to unknown Subject. stated in his opinion the person responsible for the hijacking is not a sport parachutist. He bases this opinion on the theory that sport parachutists have an emotional attachment to their equipment, and probably would not perform a jump with equipment not known to them. From the accounts .he read concerning the hijacking he assumes the hijacker had military parachuting experience.
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For information of Chicago and Seattle, NYO has previously contacted officials of parachute centers in effort to develop possible suspects.
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For information of Chicago and Seattle, NYO has previously contacted officials of parachute centers in effort to develop possible suspects.
On 7/24/72 . New York Parachute Center advised SA
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Para Gear Equipment Company at 5138 N. Broadway,
Chicago, Illinois. pointed out that regular Jumpers have their identification on file and photos of jumpers at the Chicago firm might be reviewed and compared with the artist sketch of UNSUB if this has not already been dor.
LEAD CHICAGO At Chicago, Illinois
Will contact personnel at Para Gear Equipment to ascertain if artist sketch of UNSUB resembles any individuals known .to as jumpers and b6 ascertain whether feasible to review identification cards, for parachutists for similarity to UNSUB sketch and description.
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DB Cooper-26908 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ( 6/16/72
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For information Seattle, on 6/12/72, one ARTHUR LACY, owner, Bomber Motel, 13515 S.E. McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie, Oregon, telephone 654-7978, telephonically advised Portland Office that children in vicinity of motel found white nylon parachute canopy discarded in garbage can and were using it as tent to play in. Examination of canopy disclosed some panels removed, and only numbers 1 through 23 remaining. Canopy bears serial number 100519 stamped in blue, and also bears notation "striking date August, 1951,"
Due to age of chute, no connection this matter indicated, and no further investigation pursuant to this lead being conducted, 2-Seattle 2-Portland
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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3. Date of transcription, 5-6-72 EARL J. COSSEY, 349 No. 101st, Seattle, telephone SU. 3-0475, who is employed for the remainder of the school year at Sharpless 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. 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 Hayden Manu- facturing Company at Renton, Washington, had need for two emergency parachutes, The one that is now in possession of the FBI
He explained that 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
281 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 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 at Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81
by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL /1dk
Date dictated 6-6-72
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This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
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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. Tlie 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 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
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 chest 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.
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.
COSSEY also explained that an experienced jumper who inspected the dummied up chest chute probably would be aware that it was not operable.
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SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (RUC)
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Re Okla. City airtel to Bureau dated 2/11/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA
On 4/4/72, 2 National Director of th U. S. Parachute Association and Assistant Director of the World Parachute Meet, Tahlequah, advised he is well familiar with the description and the artist's conception photo of
Parachute Association and Assistant Director of the World Parachute Meet, Tahlequah, advised he is well familiar with the description and the artist's conception photo of the subject, due to publication in parachute magazines and the skyjacking being the topic among many skydivers. advised it is his opinion from the information he has read in newspapers that the skyjacker mightpossibly be a smoke jumper or military jumper, as opposed to a sports skydiver in that the subject apparently jumped under circumstances which were very adverse to a successful landing.
advised that he will be alert for the possibility of anyone matching the subject's description jumping in either the world meet or in the national meet, both to be held at Tahlequah during the summer of 1972; and if he comes across anyone similar to the subject, he will immediately contact the FBI,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Federal Aviation Agency, FAA Building, Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington 98108 Dear -
Enclosed is a letter received from
This letter has been acknowledged by our office and has been advised it would be referred to you.
Very truly yours,
0 J.E. Midnes Special Agent in Charge
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Dear
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I have your most thoughtful letter of April 11, 1972.
I am most appreciative of the time and thought that you have given to this matter. I will probably pass this along to FAA for their considera- tion.
Sincerely yours,
M J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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SA The following investigation was conducted by at Oregon City, Oregon, on December 30, 1971:
advised he had not been involved in the skydiving business in four years. advised that he knew of no one affiliated with the skydiving business that would be involved in the hijacking. indicated he had been out of touch with the business for so long that he did not know much about any of the current jumpers and knew very little about the older jumpers.
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who works for Washington, knew nearly
every skydiver in the northwest area and could possibly furnish information concerning suspects.
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Re WFO airtel to Bureau, dated 1/24/72.
Enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy for each of the February, 1972, issue of "Air Line Pilot," the monthly magazine of the Air Line Pilot's Association (AIPA).
Re Air Line Pilot's Association!
On 2/10/72, enclosed magazines were received by
WFO from
. ALPA, 1329 -E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. (WDC) . Page 29 of the magazine contains information and composite photographs concerning captioned matter.
As previously noted in re airtel, this magazine has a world wide circulation of over 40,000.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
magazine in main file only
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ReSCairtel, 12/21/71.
Seattle is requested to provide information concerning USPA clubs and membership in Sacramento Division.
TO SC 2/4/72.
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ReSCairtel, 12/21/71.
Seattle is requested to provide information concerning USPA clubs and membership in Sacramento Division.
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Re Sacramento tel 12/13/71 and San Francisco tel . 12/14/71, concerning obtaining list of United States Parachute Association Clubs and Members.
Referenced San Francisco tel set forth that a list of all affiliated clubs of USPA for entire United States already furnished Seattle along with an index of membership that association for California.
Seattle requested provide above information to Sacramento for handling of this case in their division. 2- Seattle 2 - Sacramento WAW : mml (4)
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Re Seattle airtel, 12/30/71.
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Mr. Stan Pitkin United States Attorney United States Court House Seattle, Washington 98104;
Attention:
Asst.
Stan Pitkin United States Attorney United States Court House Seattle, Washington 98104;
Attention:
Asst. - U.S. Attorney
Re:
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT . #305,
NOVEMBER 24, 1971
Dear Sir:
This will confirm an opinion given on February 3, 1972; by Assistant United States Attorney b6 to Special Agent CHARLES E. FARRELL of this office, concerning b7C parachutes which were involved in this case.
The hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight #305 was given four parachutes while the plane was on the ground at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Two of these parachutes were apparently used by the hijacker when he parachuted from the plane. The remaining two parachutes were still on the plane when it landed at Reno, Nevada: One of the parachutes was intact, but the other had been opened and three of the shroud lines had been cut.
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contacted the Seattle Office on February 3, 1972, to inquire as to the disposition of the two parachutes which had been left on the plane .
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contacted the Seattle Office on February 3, 1972, to inquire as to the disposition of the two parachutes which had been left on the plane .. advised he has been receiving inquiries from the person who supplied the parachutes either to have the parachutes returned to him, or have Northwest Airlines pay for them.
when the above facts were discussed with him, advised that no evidence, which includes both of the parachutes, should be returned at this time, as this
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HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
NOVEMBER 24, 1971
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The two parachutes, which were found in the
plane, are being retained in the Seattle . Office as evidence.
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called today. He said the owner of the two parachutes which were recovered in Reno, had been in touch with Northwest Airlines and wants his chutes back or wants to be paid for them.
He said the owner of the two parachutes which were recovered in Reno, had been in touch with Northwest Airlines and wants his chutes back or wants to be paid for them.
They want to know from us if we still have their chutes and when they will be returned to them (NA) .
I told him that I was sure we still had them and that we would discuss with the United States Attorney the propriety of releasing them at this point and would advise him as soon as possible.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
USA should be contacted as well as the Bureau before we return them.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1₽ WEEKLY SUMMARY
NORJAK
SEATTLE'S FUTURE INVESTIGATION IS EXPECTED TO INVOLVE A. DETAILED SEARCH OF THE SUSPECTED DROP AREA WHICH WILL BEGIN AT SUCH TIME AS THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMIT. TO FACILITATE THIS SEARCH, SEATTLE IS EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING AN UP-TO- DATE AERIAL MAP MADE OF THE AREA WHICH COULD THEN BE USED FOR LAYING OUT THE SEARCH AREA.
TO FACILITATE THIS SEARCH, SEATTLE IS EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING AN UP-TO- DATE AERIAL MAP MADE OF THE AREA WHICH COULD THEN BE USED FOR LAYING OUT THE SEARCH AREA.
SEATTLE OFFICE WAS CONTACTED TODAY BY NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, WHO REQUESTED HE BE ADVISED OF THE DISPOSITION OF THE PARACHUTES FOUND ON THE PLANE AT RENO, AS NWA HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER OF THE PARACHUTES FOR THEIR RETURN OR FOR PAYMENT BY NWA.
AUSA SEATTLE, ADVISED TODAY THAT THE PARA- CHUTES SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED AT THIS TIME, NOTING THE IMPOR- TANCE OF THIS CASE.
MINNEAPOLIS SHOULD CONTACT AND ADVISE OF THE
AUSA'S OPINION. END ACK FOR TWO TELS AGL FBI ... MP CLR
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SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
In connection with preparations for the test drop, efforts were made to contact EARL COSSLY at Sunset 3-0475. COSSEY was out, but Seattle, Of EARL
COSSEY, advised that he was presently working toward
* Hle advised that one of the back packs was a 26 footer and the other a 38 footer, but both were rigged so they would have the same rate of descent.
advised that he was presently working toward
* Hle advised that one of the back packs was a 26 footer and the other a 38 footer, but both were rigged so they would have the same rate of descent.
Ilo advised that the 26 foot chute, although it is staller, also has a different design which would explaine why the two chutes could have an almost identical rate of descent. According to a chart referred to by r
the chutes would have the following rate of descent:
A 28 foot with a person between 130 and 200 1bc., would drop about 17 to 18 feet per second.
He advised that the chutes would normally deploy in 3 or 4 seconds. They both were like military chutes in that they did not have sleeves.
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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 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
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. 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.
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. also advised that
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advised that the parachute clubs in the araa 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.
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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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the area would have attempted such a jump and further that a small control receiver such as a Very High Frequency Omni Receiver (VOR) or a ground beacon receiver unit could have been utilized to secure an almost pin point landing. He also pointed out that in the vicinity of Cougar, Wash- ington which is located in Cowlitz County at the northeastern end of Yale Lake, there is an air traffic intersection used by instrument rated pilots to secure their location and such an intersection could have been utilized by the hijacker with a portable. receiving unit.
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK.

Re: Parachutes of re Sacramento airtel 12/15/71.
Enclosed for Sacramento are two (2) copies of FD 302 reflecting interview of EARL J. COSSEY, the rigger who packed the parachutes used in this case. This is being furnished to Sacramento for use in recontacting
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COSSEY, the rigger who packed the parachutes used in this case. This is being furnished to Sacramento for use in recontacting
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On 12/14/71,
California, who has been engaged in parachute sales, manufacturing, repair and alterations for about 47 years, was contacted relative to suspects and general information in connection with this matter. has been contacted previously, primarily in connection with IGP cases in which a few parachutes. reportedly stolen, were sent to him for alterations. is apparently well regarded in this business and from previous contacts with him, it appears that he does repair and alteration work for numerous sky divers throughout the . United States.
advised he can suggest no specific suspects, primarily due to the fact that he has very limited personal contact with his customers.
advised he can suggest no specific suspects, primarily due to the fact that he has very limited personal contact with his customers. He advised that most of his work is sent to him by the owner and that he returns it to the owner by mail or other commercial delivery. N.c.d V 0.00.071 2 } Seattle (Enc. 1) (RM) 2 - Sacramento DPF : epg (4) Less
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relative to the name advised he had reviewed his records
and located only two matters under that name. He advised on 12/10/70, he shipped some material to
Seattle, Washington. On 8/16/71, he shipped some material to Snohomish, Washington. He advised he has no reason to consider the above as suspects other than the last name. He also advised from the handwriting on the letters received requesting material, it is likely that these are the same persons, as the hand- writing is similar. The handwriting is available, should it be desired for comparison purposes.
on the letters received requesting material, it is likely that these are the same persons, as the hand- writing is similar. The handwriting is available, should it be desired for comparison purposes.
advised the only central records he knows of regarding a mailing list for sky divers or clubs would be the association in Monterey, California, which distributes a magazine nationwide and should have a mailing list.
advised that he doubts the person who committed this crime was a sky diver. He noted that he has heard that the parachutes furnished to the man were a commercial brand named "Pioneer" and a now surplus Navy parachute designated "NB-8". He stated if this is a fact, he doubts the man is a sky diver inasmuch as anyone with sky-diving experience would have asked for a sky-diving type parachute, which neither of the above are.
further advised that the above parachutes would be hazardous to use inasmuch as that type of chute would open very quickly, with a possibility of tearing, and both have a high rate of descent and very limited control. In his opinion, a person using such a chute would probably have prior military jumping experience but would not have skydiving experience.
In his opinion, a person using such a chute would probably have prior military jumping experience but would not have skydiving experience. He further noted that an experienced sky diver would have asked for a chute such as a "Para-Commander", which would be readily available in an area such as Seattle, Washington. This type of parachute opens more slowly, is very maneuverable, and has a much slower rate of descent.
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Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired On board Northwest Airlines Flight #305, on landing
11/24/71	at Reno, Nevada

Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit BER- BASement
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same Evidence in captioned case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
One (1) orange or salmon-pink chest parachute.
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same Evidence in captioned case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
One (1) orange or salmon-pink chest parachute.
This chute was found on board the hijacked Northwest Airlines 727 jet Flight #305, in an opened condition. It is salmon or orange-pink in color; has no pilot chute and the shrouds have been cut away from the canvas pack and three of the lines had been cut out.
The inspection card for this chute identified it as a 24 foot rip stop Type SN DA5853912, date of manufacture 10/59, owner Seattle Sky Sports, Issaquah; date inspected and repacked 9/16/71 by Rigger E.J. COSSEY, #1579638.
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
Sub. D
164-81- HB(5)
Field File #

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SEMI- IZED PBOC
DEG . *. 71 FBI-SEATTLE 17

DB Cooper-26939Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Proper *; FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
guired as Evidence
Date
12/21/71
Title and Character of Case NORJAK
Sal.
71 FBI-SEATTLE 17

DB Cooper-26939Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Proper *; FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
guired as Evidence
Date
12/21/71
Title and Character of Case NORJAK
Sal.G
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Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired On board Northwest Airlines Flight #305 on landing
11/24/71	at Reno, Nevada

Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit BER- BASement
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same Evidence in captioned case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
One back parachute with a sage green nylon container Model NB6 (Navy back pack 6) with sage green nylon harness. This parachute which is white in color has a 28 foot nylon flat circular spread with padded cushon. The pilot chute is also white.
This chute is identified officially as Pioneer Parachute Company, 26 foot rip stop conical type 226, SN 9/57. This chute was inspected and repacked 5/21/71, Riggers License #1579638, bearing the signature "E.J. COSSEY, Issaquah, Wn.
This chute was inspected and repacked 5/21/71, Riggers License #1579638, bearing the signature "E.J. COSSEY, Issaquah, Wn." Also an integral part of this chute is a 24 foot rip stop made by Steinthal Mfg. Company, type 60-9707, SN 7/60. This also was packed by "E.J. COSSEY" on 5/21/71.
The identification cards for this chute are contained in a packet on the back of the chute pocket labelled "Inspection and Packing Data."
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
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DB Cooper-26940FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/21/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul D
PomBia NORJAK FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
ReBuairtel to AL, 12/7/71.
On 12/20/71, FLOYD WASHBURN, Manager, U.
FBI
Date:
12/21/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul D
PomBia NORJAK FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
ReBuairtel to AL, 12/7/71.
On 12/20/71, FLOYD WASHBURN, Manager, U.S. Parachute Service, 6976 E. Baseline, Mesa, Arizona, was contacted regarding captioned matter. WASHBURN stated he was familiar with this matter and believed the subject would have had to have been a sporting parachutist and parachute rigger in order to accomplish his feat.
WASHBURN indicated a listing of licensed parachutists is maintained by the U.S. Parachute Association in Monterey, California. The U.S. Parachute Association has supposedly instituted a policy approximately two years ago wherein they have on file photographs of all licensed paradutists. Monterey, Inquiries made to the U.S. Parachute Association should be directed to California.
Although it is noted approximately 40 percent of the nation's parachutists are licensed, this could conceivably be a worthwhile lead for office of origin in this matter.
Phoenix will attempt to conduct appropriate investi- gation to ascertain the location of the list for licensed parachute riggers.
Phoenix will attempt to conduct appropriate investi- gation to ascertain the location of the list for licensed parachute riggers.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. 2 / Seattle 2 - Phoenix
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
W U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135
DB Cooper-26941
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DONE 2082270
REL: 1mb (4)
$
STJOHNPD-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. SUB- D
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of two copies
b6 of interview of 11/24/71, and two copies SUB-R G
on 11/24/71, all of b7C of FD-302 interview 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 of of
In addition, enclosed are two copies of FD-302 search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents and also interview of of Seattle files.
on 12/2/71, for completion b6 b7C
Investigation continuing Las Vegas SUB - F.
2 - Seattle (Encl. 10) 1- Las Vegas HEH : kmc (3)
SUB- El. - G.
Sub. D 164581-1469 CHATALED SENATO IL DEC COO : 71 ₹ 1/1
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Approved:
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Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1900 O - 348-000 (11)
DB Cooper-26942FD-302 (Kov. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data. 11/26/71
0
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 that this parachute was in very good dition and capable
company. stated of being operated at any time. also found a white card located in a pocket on this para site, which indicated that this parachute was inspected on
also found a white card located in a pocket on this para site, 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.
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Sub. D 164-81-1468

LV 164-60

On 11/26/71 at Reno, Nevada
Flie #
by SA DENNIS J. BARRY, JR .: id
Date dictated
11/26/71
This document contains nelthor recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-269431 SE 164-81
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dates indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November 24, 1971, and none had suspects in this matter.
SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dates indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November 24, 1971, and none had suspects in this matter. All were ad- vised of the MO used, the description of the unknown sub- ject, and all were left a copy of the composite artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
Spokane, Wash.
12/6/71;
- Price-Piper, Inc., East 5829 Rutter, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
Spokane, Wash.
12/6/71;
- Western Aircraft Corporation, South Field, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
- Executives Aircraft, Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Wash. - 12/6/71;
- Inland Parachute Loft, East 11327 31st Avenue, Spokane, Wash. 12/8/71;
- Spokane Sky Roamers Flying Club, Phelps Field, Spokane, Wash. & Deer Park, Wash., Airport 12/14/71;
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164-81-1459
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED MAR FILED In DEC.Q 71 FBI-SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-26944
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Sub C TO : DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE . (164-81) . 台 FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP b6 b7C NORJAK; . 00: SEATTLE.
REFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL DECEMBER FOURTEEN AND SEATTLE AIRTE.
台 FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP b6 b7C NORJAK; . 00: SEATTLE.
REFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL DECEMBER FOURTEEN AND SEATTLE AIRTE.
DECEMBER EIGHT SEVENTYONE.
UNITED STATES b6
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PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST ADVISED ARTICLE RE SUBJECT WITH AN ARTIST CONCEPTION WOULD MOST PROBABLY APPEAR IN UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION'S PUBLICATION "PARACHUTIST" WHICH. WILL BE ISSUED
MIDDLE OF JANUARY, NEXT.
RE SUSPECT
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RE ST. LOUIS NITEL DECEMBER TWO SEVENTYONE.
NO RECORD FOR LOCATED FORT BAKER, SAUSALITO, DB Gooper-26946 CALIFORNIA, OR AT SIXTH APMY HEADQUARTERS, SAN FRANCISCO. ALSO NO RECORD LOCATED FOP HIM AT POST LOCATER OR THROUGH INQUIRY
AT COMPANY A THIRD BATTALION THIRD BRIGADE FORT ORD, CALIFORNIA
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164-81-4433
END
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
St. JOHN M or
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WALD DON ERT SE
4OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/17/71
FROM
: SA DONALD J.
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/17/71
FROM
: SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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On December 8, 1971, Division 6 at the Bureau phoned at 2:27 PM and pointed out that the Seattle Division should resolve whether the subject in this case was wearing a black or brown dress suit. He also stated that when the subject is found the Seattle Division should make sure that extreme caution be used in preserving any physical evidence. He advised the Bureau at that time was authorizing the publication of two articles in parachute magazine publications,
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164-81-1404 SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALITED FILED 9 DEC 1 0 197, TDI DE .FILE
If
60LO-108
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-26947OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-104 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO, 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC 164-81
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: Unsub; NWA Flt. 305,11/24/71 CAA-Hijacking

DATE:	12/17/71
SUE	D

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305,11/24/71 CAA-Hijacking

DATE:	12/17/71
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Attached are the following itens obtained from
Boeảng co. :
List of skydivers from from publication dated reb. 1,63. said Boeing has had no skydiving clubs since that time) Print-out, Boeing Seattle Soaring Club. Print-out, Seattle Boeing Flying Club.
(1) VRM
No immediate viction required Nu presse Sapete includes: fale por poters y
Sub. D 164-81-1359 SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIANDED LIB FILED m 0
DEC 107 1971
FBI - SEATILE
: ₹
A
DB Cooper-269480-4 (Rev. 11-19-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 DATE: 12/14/71 TO: FBI, Seattle
Re:
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Invoice of Contents
Parachute
Registered Airmail
Sub. D 164-81-1320
SEARCHED
INDEXED
FBI File No.
164-211E
200/23
FILED
DECH 71971
FBI - SEATTLE
All items listed above are contained in this package. A detailed description of items will be found in Bureau communication dated
12/14/71
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MA
DB Cooper-2694912/13/71
A detailed description of items will be found in Bureau communication dated
12/14/71
#
MA
DB Cooper-2694912/13/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
Luc D
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211I)
FROM
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTY-ONE, INDICATING TWENTY-FOUR FOOT RIP STOCK PARACHUTE BEING FORWARDED TO FBI LABORATORY FOR APPROPRIATE EXAMINATION.
THIS PARACHUTE WAS INADVERTENTLY SENT TO THE FBI LABORATORY. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE. BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO FORWARD PARACHUTE TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE.
AIRMAIL COPY SEATTLE. 
1 - Las Vegas 1 - Seattle (AM) MCD : ffs (2)
Sub.D 16481-1310 1
PAS
DB Cooper-26950SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 'Sub D)
12/16/71
SA
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NORJACK
On 12/16/71 at 5:50 pm SA
received a telephone b6
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He works for the.
Telephone
has had some experience with chutes, although he has never had to jump.
1
PAS
DB Cooper-26950SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 'Sub D)
12/16/71
SA
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NORJACK
On 12/16/71 at 5:50 pm SA
received a telephone b6
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He works for the.
Telephone
has had some experience with chutes, although he has never had to jump.
On 12/16/71 in company of a realtor, he examined some proerty
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miled east of Washington on State Highway (This can Washington.
also be described as being about 3 miles west The property is on the south side of the road. in buying the property.
The property is employed in b6
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move soon. to
the above property to
were not home when he saw the property. the property, if needed. )
has a section map of
The property has two houses on it. The main house is "white qith two dedar trees in the front. A quarter mile east of the main house is another house with a garage.
In this garage saw, on 12/16/71 an orange and white chute dramed from the rafters over a pickup truck. The chute looked new, but could not see the rigging or harnass. From the way the chute was draped, it appeared whoever die it was familiar with chutese
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ASAC BIBLER was advised at 6:10 pm. He instructed to advise SA' THOMASMANNING.
From the way the chute was draped, it appeared whoever die it was familiar with chutese
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ASAC BIBLER was advised at 6:10 pm. He instructed to advise SA' THOMASMANNING.
6:15 pm MANNING was not home Message left to call night clerk, who is to give MANNING the above information.
CNG (2)
Seib. D. 164-81-1292
SEARCHED. HINDERED SERIALIZED / FILED 7 0 DEC 1.6.1971 FBI . SEATTLE' if
DB Cooper-26951 Airtel
12/14/71
To: SAC, Seattle
From: Director, FBI (164-2011)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION Re Las Vegas airtel 12/7/71, and teletype 12/13/71.
The referred to parachute is being forwarded under separate cover by registered airmail to your office.
Sub D 164-81-1275 SEARCHED INDSIED SERIANZED ML FILED m DEC. 1.2.1971 FBI --- SHATDE 7
DB Cooper-269522
'R#23 LA CODE 920 PM NITEL 12/14/71 DAB TO DIRECTOP (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FPOM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
Sub C D L.
NOR JAX.
$
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO BUREAU, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
$
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO BUREAU, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUB. FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU,
CASE CAPTIONED
BUFILE
LOS ANGELES
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-26953
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b3 b6 b7C b7E1 003 SF PLAIN 2:30 PM URGENT 12/14/71 MCC
TO SEATTLE (164-81) DALLAS (164-191) SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
LORJAK
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST AID DALLAS NITEL DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST. FOR INFORMATION OF DALLAS AND SACRAMENTO, DAILY CONTACT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED WITH THE U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, (USPA), AND ARRANGEMEU $ HAVE BEEN MADE TO HAVE COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNSUB AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTIVE ARTICLE OF THE CRIME PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLICATION "THE PARACHUTIST". THERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF USPA, A LIST OF ALL AFFILIATED CLUBS OF THE USPA FOR THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES HAS BEEN FURNISHED THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
THERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF USPA, A LIST OF ALL AFFILIATED CLUBS OF THE USPA FOR THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES HAS BEEN FURNISHED THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE. SEATTLE HAS ALSO BEEN FURNISHE
AN INDEX OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED CLUBS FOR THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, NEVADA, IDAHO AND ARIZONA.
DALLAS COVER LEAD MENTIONED IN REFERENCED DALLAS DITEL AS TO PARACHUTE SKY DIVER AND AFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. WITH REFERENCE TO SACRAMENTO'S REQUEST TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LIST OF USPA MEMBERS, IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT THIS IS FEASIBLE AND SHOULD que U BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN. END
164-81-154
DOKLAD ~~~~ KELL
DEC 1 - 1971
VAB
DB Cooper-26956
. SFATUL
FBI SEATTLE CL"NAGGI DL PLAIN
MITED DATED 12-13-71 SENT 2:00AM 12-14-71 TPR TO SEATTLE (164-31) LOS ANGELES
SAN FRANCISCO FROM DALLAS (164-191)
TORJAK
OF THE DALLAS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, ADVISED TODAY EIGHTY PER CENT OF THE PARACHUTISTS AND SKYDIVERS BELONG TO THE U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA) BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTERREY, CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION CALLED THE "PARACHUTIST".
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA) BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTERREY, CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION CALLED THE "PARACHUTIST".
IN ADDITION OF THE USPA, PUBLISHES THE "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE, ADDRESS P.O. BOX FORTY-FOUR, BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO SHOULD CONTACT ABOVE TWO ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES, DETERMINE IF END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED SERIANEED AFILA 9 DEC 1 31071 FBI-SCHILLA
of
DB Cooper-269571,/ -
NRØ14 SE PLAIN 843 PM URGENT 11/29/71 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) CINCINNATI
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
CINCINNATI REQUESTED TO CONTACT
AND DETERMINE FROM HIM IF PERSON
PARACHUTING FROM PLANE UNDER FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD SUFFER ANY BODILY DAMAGE IN JUMP OR UPON IMPACT, USING PARACHUTE WITH NO GUIDING CAPABILITIES.
UNSUB DEPARTED FROM REAR DOOR OF BOEING SEVEN TWENTY-SEVEN WHILE PLANE WAS TRAVELLING AT ESTIMATED SPEED OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY KNOTS, AT ALTITUDE TEN THOUSAND FEET, OUTSIDE
UNSUB DEPARTED FROM REAR DOOR OF BOEING SEVEN TWENTY-SEVEN WHILE PLANE WAS TRAVELLING AT ESTIMATED SPEED OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY KNOTS, AT ALTITUDE TEN THOUSAND FEET, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE TWENTY DEGREES, FAHRENHEIT, GROUND TEMPERATURE FORTY-TWO DEGREES, WEATHER SCATTERED CLOUDS TO FIFTEEN HUNDRED, BROKEN CLOUDS TO TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDRED, OVERCAST TO FIVE THOUSAND. GROUND VISIBILTY SEVEN MILES AND RAIN SHOWERS. AREA CONSISTS OF MOUNTAINS, TIMBER, END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-26959 Sub. D 164-81-402
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SE (164-81)
BRUSH, SMALL INTERMITTENT CLEARINGS, COLUMBIA AND SMALLER RIVERS, LAKES.
UNSUB BELIEVED TO BE WEARING WHITE SHIRT, DARK BROWN SUIT, BROWN SHOES, BLACK RAIN TYPE OVERCOAT. NO HAT.
AWAITING CONTACT BY CINCINNATI DIVISION. INTERVIEW TODAY AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
END DRL FBI WASH DC ACKS FOR TWO
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DB Cooper-26960NR .06 SC CODED 12:03PM URGENT 12-13-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE (164-81
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
1P
Sul. D. il
E.
L C 0
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELS, DEC. SEVEN AND TEN, LAST. THIS DATE,
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RECORDS FOR ALL USPA CLUBS THROUGHOUT U.
RE SACRAMENTO TELS, DEC. SEVEN AND TEN, LAST. THIS DATE,
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RECORDS FOR ALL USPA CLUBS THROUGHOUT U.S.LOCATED THAT OFFICE ALONG WITH INFO RE PARACHUTE DROP ZONES AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA " RE PARACHUTE CLUBS NOT AFFILIATED WITH USPA. SAN FRANCISCO AT
OBAIN ALL AVAILABLE. INFO b6 b7C RE USPA CLUBS IN SACRAMENTO. DIV. ALSO OBTAIN COMPLETE MEMBERSHI
LIST OF USPA MEMBERS AND DISSEMINATE TO OFFICE CONCERNED. AERIAL SEARCH BY BUAGENS OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO
FIVE FLIGHT ROUTE BEING CONDUCTED TODAY.
END.
JJT FBI SEATTLE
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FILED DEC 1( 1971 FBI · SEATTLE ST JOHN dit
CL'D
DB Gooper-26961FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
17/28/71
Qui this date, the reporting Arent ande available to
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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 Nellig
Air Force Base and
In the presence of the reporting Agent, Thene won examined said parachute, and announced
at Nellig
Air Force Base and
In the presence of the reporting Agent, Thene won 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 also noted that while the nylon chute itself was in good condition, two of the 24 aylom 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 # 24 foot Aipstock type; DA-58-53912 as the serial number; manufactured in October 1959; owned by the Seattle Sky Sports, Imaaquak, Washington., This card showed that the parachute had been inspected and repacked on September 18, 1971, at Iamaquab, Washington, by Rigger E.
, This card showed that the parachute had been inspected and repacked on September 18, 1971, at Iamaquab, Washington, by Rigger E. S. COSSEY, Biggers License Number 1579838.
stated that bis export opinion that said parachute was in operational condition prior to its release from ita canvas pack by the pulling of the rip cord wan contingent on the fact that no one had opened and ropackad anid parachute subsequent to its having been inspected and repscked by kigger E. S. COSSEY ax noted on the inspection card record contained in the canvas pack at time of big 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 Ra to be in # 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 marond lines fr.e of the canvas pack and also cut and removed two of the shroud linea.
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On at.
File #
DEC 1 31021
FOI - SOMITLE Oul
by
SA FRANCIS J.
e of the canvas pack and also cut and removed two of the shroud linea.
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On at.
File #
DEC 1 31021
FOI - SOMITLE Oul
by
SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT - tIW
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.
Suis L'
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11/26/71 Nelli# Air Force Base, Nevaos
Date dictated 11/26/71vFD-302 [Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
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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 showed the note to Hostess who was also in the rear passenger compartment.
in the afternoon hours of November 24, 1971, a male passenger on the flight, who was seated gave a note to Hostess showed the note to Hostess 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 note 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". 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
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. She stated that she had the impression upon observing the contents of the attache case that it was
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DEC : 31971 FBI-SCH1115
11/24/71 at " Reno, Nevada
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RA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR.
NAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. (HEC: tlw) Dafe dictated 11/26/71
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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
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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 inasmuch 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 wore moved at least three rows forward from where the hijacker was seated.
recalled that during the flight from Portland to Seattle, all passengers wore 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. 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 each time she assured him that he would receive the full cooperation of the crew.
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Sometime before going into the landing pattern at the Seattle - Tacoma Airport,
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Sometime before going into the landing pattern at the Seattle - Tacoma Airport, the hijacker reiterated his previous instructions that all the items he had requested, including the money and the parachutes, must be available at the airport before he would permit the plane to land. He also instructed that upon landing, was to be his intermediary in not only delivering messages to the crew but also in transferring the items that he had requested from . the ground to him in the aircraft. He specifically instructed that upon landing only one unmarked automobile should approach the aircraft and it should approach and park in such a position that the hijacker could observe it at all times. He also instructed that the pickup rig which delivers the exit stairway to the forward compartment of the aircraft be available immediately upon landing in order that could
go out the forward door and contact the intermediary in the unmarked car to obtain the items he had requested. Additionally, he instructed that a fuel truck be available in the area upon landing and same fuel
Additionally, he instructed that a fuel truck be available in the area upon landing and same fuel truck was to be manned by only one 1 employee. He was insistent that every condition be met and that everything be available on the ground prior to the landing of the aircraft.
recalls that the aircraft went into a holding pattern for a period of time she estimated over one hour and she stated she felt this was because all of the items the hijacker had requested were not yet available on the ground.
After a period of time said the aircraft. landed and an announcement was made from the cockpit rather than by a hostess in the cabin, as is the normal procedure, to the effect that some mechanical difficulty had been en- countered and the passengers were all requested to remain in their seats with their seat belts fastened.
recalls that the hijacker went to the nearby lavatory at . this time stating he would return in a few minutes, at which . time the stairway to the forward door should be ready.
this time stating he would return in a few minutes, at which . time the stairway to the forward door should be ready. When he went to the lavatory, he closed the attache case and carried it with him. He came out of the lavatory in a matter of three or four minutes and again took the same seat he had occupied.
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When the forward door stairway was attached, departed the aircraft through the forward door as soon as the stairs were put in place. She noted there was one car parked at approximately ten o'clock to the aircraft, the pickup rig was in the area and a fuel truck immediately went about attempting refueling of the aircraft. She stated she obtained a bag from an unknown male individual who got out of the car which was parked near the aircraft and although she is unable to recall the precise wording, she was told that the bag contained the money requested. She took the bag reportedly containing the money back to seat 18-E, which seat was still occupied by the hijacker.
She took the bag reportedly containing the money back to seat 18-E, which seat was still occupied by the hijacker. He opened the bag and inspected the contents which said she observed was money packed in small packages with bank-type bands around each package. Having inspected the money in a cursory fashion, the hijacker stated that "it looked okay" and then indicated to that the crew could now permit the passengers to deplane. She stated that she called the cockpit on the intercom with this message and an announce- ment was made from the cockpit that passengers could at that time disembark. recalled that she, in an attempt at being humorous, stated to the hijacker while the passengers were unloading that there was obviously a lot of money in the bag and she wondered if she could have some. The hijacker immediately agreed with her suggestion and took one package of the money, denominations unrecalled by and ' handed it to her. She returned the money, stating to the hijacker that she was not permitted to accept gratuities or words to that effect.
She returned the money, stating to the hijacker that she was not permitted to accept gratuities or words to that effect. In this connection recalled that at one time during the flight the hijacker had pulled some single bills from his pocket and had attempted to tip all the girls on the crew. Again they declined in compliance with company policy.
After the passengers deplaned, stated that in accordance with instructions from the hijacker, she went out to get the parachutes he had requested. She brought back one large parachute (back pack) first, stating that she could only carry one parachute of this kind at a time. It was after she brought this first parachute into the aircraft that he told her to lower all the window shades in his section of the aircraft. After pulling down these shades,
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then again left the aircraft and this time brought back the two smaller parachute packs (chest packs) and gave these to the hijacker. She made a last trip from the aircraft then to obtain another of the large parachute packs (another back pack).
She made a last trip from the aircraft then to obtain another of the large parachute packs (another back pack). All of the parachutes were given to the hijacker and he was observed by to be looking them over as she left them with him. She also recalled that at this time all hostesses and male crew members were still aboard the aircraft.
At this point recalls discussing with the hijacker what the instructions were regarding future destination of the flight. Up. to this point he had refused to tell hor where he would order the flight to go. At this time, however, he told her not to worry, the flight was not going to Havana but it would go to a "pleasant place".
said that she obtained one of her pay sheets and by this time did have a pencil and took down the following instructions from the hijacker:
"Going to Mexico City -- or anyplace in Mexico -- nonstop -- gear down -- flaps down -- don't go over 10,000 feet altitude -- all cabin lights out -- do not again land in the States for fuel or any other reason -- no one behind the first class section".
-- gear down -- flaps down -- don't go over 10,000 feet altitude -- all cabin lights out -- do not again land in the States for fuel or any other reason -- no one behind the first class section".
forwarded this information to the cockpit and the hijacker also indicated that he wanted takeoff made with the rear door open and the stairs extended for takeoff. He had also indicated that in addition to the passengers, all of the hostesses would be allowed to exit the aircraft prior to their departure.
The crew, through informed the hijacker b6 that takeoff in that aircraft with the door open and stairs extended would be an impossibility, and it was finally agreed that: takeoff would be made with the door closed, stairs retracted, and would remain on board to lower the door and stairs after the aircraft was airborne.
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The hijacker further indicated to that as soon as this lowering of the door and stairs were accomplished in flight, she would be permitted to go to the pilot's compartment. During the period of furnishing these conditions, the hijacker became extremely annoyed over the time required to refuel the plane as he
During the period of furnishing these conditions, the hijacker became extremely annoyed over the time required to refuel the plane as he had ordered.
The hijacker displayed an extensive knowledge of the aircraft and seemed specifically well informed in refueling procedures to the point that the crew had difficulty in convincing him that only 96% of the required fuel was on board at the time he was protesting the fact that refueling had not been completed. It was also during this time (when he was upset concerning refueling) that he complained to also that he had requested the money be delivered to him in a knapsack and instead it was delivered in a cloth bank-type bag, which displeased him. It was at this time that recalls he stated that he would be forced to use . one of the parachutes to rewrap the money since he had not been furnished a knapsack container. recalled
that it was at about this time she observed a small green paper bag (contents unknown), She stated that she recalled no other packages or luggage belonging to the hijacker except for the attache case and this small green paper bag.
time she observed a small green paper bag (contents unknown), She stated that she recalled no other packages or luggage belonging to the hijacker except for the attache case and this small green paper bag. She also recalls that it was at about this time she again offered to get him something to eat or drink, which offer he refused as he had several previous offers. She clearly recalled that he accepted no refreshments of any kind while he was on board the aircraft.
recalled that it was at this time that the hijacker requested that all notes, including the one he had furnished to and those written by
to be returned to him. In this connection she also recalled that he was a chain smoker. At one time she lit a cigarette for him with the last match in the paper match folder. When she attempted to discard the empty card folder, the hijacker decisively took it from her and placed it into one of his
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pockets, stating he did not want her to throw it away. She recalled that he smoked Raleigh filter tips. In commenting concerning the hijacker's actions in general, she stated that she recalled some conversation to the effect that the
In commenting concerning the hijacker's actions in general, she stated that she recalled some conversation to the effect that the parachutes were coming from Mic Chord Air Force Base. The hijacker remarked that it was about 20 minutes from Mc Chord to the Seattle - Tacoma Airport. She also recalled that while they were in the holding pattern prior to landing, he at one time looked out the window and observed "We're over Tacoma now". indicated that there had been no announcement or no mention that the aircraft was over Tacoma and she accordingly concluded that the hijacker was familiar with the area.
After refueling was completed and takeoff appeared imminent, the crew called on the intercom and advised that after checking with appropriate authorities, they had been told that the fuel load would not permit them to fly nonstop to Mexico City, or anywhere in Mexico, in fact. They pointed out that the range of fuel was such that they recommended landing to refuel somewhere in the San Francisco, California area. The hijacker countered with Phoenix, Arizona, as an alternative landing for refueling.
range of fuel was such that they recommended landing to refuel somewhere in the San Francisco, California area. The hijacker countered with Phoenix, Arizona, as an alternative landing for refueling. When the crew responded in the negative due to the distance to Phoenix, Arizona, he at that time stated the aircraft could make Yuma, Arizona, or Reno, Nevada, and he preferred a landing in Reno, Nevada. The crew called back and stated they would proceed to Reno, Nevada.
stated that upon takeoff from Seattle, the hijacker was in seat 18-D or E (occupying both seats at various times) and she was seated across the aisle in 18-C. It was during this time, as she recalls it, that he was occupied with opening one of the parachute packs (recalling the color of the parachute as a bright pink-orange color) and attempting to in some way pack the money in a parachute container in order that he could in some way attach it to his body along with the regular parachute straps. Her recollections in this regard were vague, but she stated she clearly recalled his removing a small jack knife from his pocket and cutting some portion of either the outside container or the parachute in order to
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in this regard were vague, but she stated she clearly recalled his removing a small jack knife from his pocket and cutting some portion of either the outside container or the parachute in order to
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secure the money in this rather than in the white bank-type bag which he had been furnished. Her recollection was that she did not see him tampering with the two large parachute containers other than to cursorily inspect them when she had brought them aboard.
After the plane was airborne, there was conversation
' between and the hijacker regarding her opening the rear door and extending the stairway. She told him that she was fearful of being sucked out of the airplane and, accordingly, wanted to tie an emergency safety rope around her waist and attach it to a seat in order to prevent being sucked out of the door when she opened it. He told her at that time it would not be necessary for her to use the emergency safety rope inasmuch as he would cut one of the parachute shroud lines for her to insure her safety when she opened the door. It was at this time that he was still working with the para- chute to in some way secure the money to his body.
It was at this time that he was still working with the para- chute to in some way secure the money to his body. . Shortly thereafter he asked her to demonstrate to him the procedure for opening the rear door, and extending the stairway. She did this and was under the impression that he understood how to do it. She commented that it occurred to her at this time that this was the only function of the aircraft which she had discussed with the hijacker during the time she had been with him which he did not seem to be fully aware of. She stated that as a matter of fact, he had even shown a knowledge of where the oxygen bottles were located at an earlier time, which information she felt is normally known only to air crew personnel. While she could not recall specifically, she stated there were several cther comments he made which indicated to her that he had an extensive technical knowledge of this particular type of aircraft and perhaps aircraft and flying in general. She also commented that he appeared to be completely familiar with the parachutes which had been furnished to him.
She also commented that he appeared to be completely familiar with the parachutes which had been furnished to him.
It was estimated by that in less than five minutes after takeoff, the hijacker suddenly told her to go forward of the aft compartment, to close the curtain behind her and not to return to the rear compartment again. She
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quickly complied with this request, going to the first class cabin, closing the curtain behind her, then proceeding to the cockpit and closing and locking the cockpit door behind her. She did not thereafter leave the pilot's com- partment and had no further conversation with the hijacker face to face or via the intercom.
furnished the following physical description of the unknown subject, it being noted that
is approximately 5'8" in height and she observed the hijacker in a seated position except for the brief period when he went to the lavatory. She also commented that at no time did he remove the dark glasses he was wearing and consequently, she was unable to observe his eyes or eyebrows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
She also commented that at no time did he remove the dark glasses he was wearing and consequently, she was unable to observe his eyes or eyebrows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Height
Weight
Build
Hair
Mid 40's 5' 10" to 6' 180 to 190 pounds Medium, well built
Dark brown, had sideburns partially past ears, hair parted and combed back Medium, smooth Wore dark rimmed wrap-around glasses with black frames, concealed eyes entire time; Had no accent, possibly from West or Midwest; Had low voice Dark top coat, brown suit, brown shoes, and noted black tie and tie tack found on plane was possibly his.
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FBI
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TO:
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FROM :
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines, Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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Enclosed for Seattle are seven copies of an FD 302 reflecting interview of stewardess Enclosed b6 b7C for Minneapolis are two copies of same FD 302.
advised on 12/2/71 that she would be
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 7) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 2 - Philadelphia (164-133) JWC/1jw
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residing at the home of provided the following 
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On November 24, 1971, while employed as a stewardcos 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 crew for her flight were Pilot WILLIAM SCOTT.
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advised that her flight departed Minnea- polis, Minn., at 10:35 Gentral 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.
, at 10:35 Gentral 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 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 18 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:
"Mies, I am hijacking this plane. I have a bomb. Sit next to me."
The aircraft lifted off the runway at 2:58 and b6 b7C
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hijacked. She said, "We're being hijacked, he's got a bomb and this is no joke." She replaced the phone and leaned down in the isle near velope. After and saw her writing something on an en- finished writing, she said to the man next to her that she would take the note to the cockpit. asked if she wanted her to take the note and she said no. said, "Do you want me to stay here?" and the man replied, "yes.
asked if she wanted her to take the note and she said no. said, "Do you want me to stay here?" and the man replied, "yes." took the note and entered the cockpit.
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She then called the pilot over the interphone and ad- vised him of the device and from that point on she acted as a communications media between the hijacker and the pilot through the interphone. During one message to the pilot, he specified that all of the previous requested items be at the airport when they landed.