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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/9/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

NORJAK

On 12/3/71 I called SAC MATTSON in Portland,
SAC CAHPBELL in Las Vegas and ASAC MORLEY in San Francisco.

I talked to all of them about publishing the
ransom list in a newspapr of wide circulation in their
areas. All of them said they believed they could have
this done, wouid do it and let us know.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/9/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

NORJACK

I called the Bureau on 12/3/71 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, 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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Date: December 7, 1971
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Enclosed are the films forwarded the Bureau in
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 evidentiary nature of this
material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return

connection with captioned matter. Seattle should insure these ~

if needed. Consider contact with the U. S. Attorney's Office ut

prior to returning the films for his guidance.
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In accordance with Section 66, Volume III, Manual
of Instructions dealing with photographing ransom or Loot,
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. t0

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SUBJECT:

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) * DATE! 32/9/71
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On 12/8/71, | lof 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.

Jalso 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.

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immediately contacted and requested to do a thorough search
of the area, the same to be handled within the bounds of good
judgment.

also had other questions, one of the ones
he asked was, - . .

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 opgexyed

him examining the money. JbY
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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 ba sent out, he did
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NORJAK

. 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.

(This line for LEFT MARGIN

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

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11/24/71 RE: Boeing Technical
CAA-HIJACKING; | Data
EXTORTION

On 12/2/71, | |

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He was! |

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aircraft.

It is physically impossible to make a take-off

'in the 727 with the rear stairs extended. He explained that

if this were attempted the stairs would strike the runway
at the point of rotation just prior to liftoff.

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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2112)
FROM: § SAC, SEATTLE (164-82)(P)

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattie

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 (Ene. 2)(164~-497)
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Enclosed 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:

Sex:

Age:
Height:
Weight:
Build: .
Complexion:

Hair:

Eyes:

Voice:

Characteristic:

Wearing Apparel:

White

Male

Mid 406s

5' 10" to 6°

170 to 180 pounds

Average to well built

Olive, Latin appearance,
medium smooth

Dark brown or black, normal
style, parted on left, combed
back; sideburns, low ear level
Possibly brown. During latter
part of flight put on dark,
wrap-around sunglasses with
dark rims

Low, spoke intelligently; no
particular accent, possibly
from Midwest section of U.S.
Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter
tip cigarettes

Black suit; white shirt; narrow

black tie; black dress suit;
black rain-type overceat 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.

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IASS3AM UPGENT 12/8/71 VA8
TO DLIRECTOP (164-2111)

LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

LINSHB, AKA DAN COOPERS NORTHWEST AIPLINES FLIGHT NUMRER THREE Z&po
FIVE, POPTLAND TO SEATILE, NOVEMBER TNENTYFONR, SEVENTYONE, CAA -
HIJACKING $ EXTORTION, O06: SEATILE.

PE SEATILE TELETYPE TO BUPEAI AND SAN FPANCISCO, DECEYRER
SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.

"SKYDIVER™ MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE

THO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GAPDENA, CALIFORNIA, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT
ARTIST"S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUB, JANURAY- ISSUE
GOES TO PPESS DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, AND MUST BE ITN 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.

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IF AUTHORITY GRANTED, BURFAU IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY
PHOTOGRAPH OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UANSUB VITH GLASSES AND WITH-
OUT GLASSES TO LOS ANGELES DIVISION TO MEFT PRESS DEADLINE OF DEC-
EMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYOME, SEATTLE DIVISION WILL PROVIDE LOS AN-
GELES YRITF-uP AS APPROVED.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 12/8/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES PLIGHT $3065,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,

13/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

OO: 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 12/7/71.

2. He referred to a teletype_of 12/ /71 from
Portland in regard to a person who was

| He said it seemed to him

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 tthen the "bump" occurred at 8:10 or 8:12 Pil.
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 out this.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 12/8/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;

NW AIRLINES FLIGHT $305,
PORTLAND TO SRATTLE,
11/24/71

CAA ~ HIGACKING; 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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NRD49 WA PLAIN
7:31PM NITEL 12-8-71 LRS
TO ALL SACS

FROM DIRECTOR 2P

NOR JAK

FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS
ISSUED NATIONALLY THIS DATE."4
<55SRNEY 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.
; FBI DIRECTOR J. EDGAR HOOVER ADVISED THAT THE "RANSOM
f LEST," THIRTY FOUR PAGES IN LENGTH, CONTAINS THE SERIAL NUMBERS
f OF TWENTY DOLLAR FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES WHICH WERE PAID TO THE
f HISACKER FOR THE RELEASE OF THIRTY SIX PASSENGERS AND TWO GREW
MEMBERS. THE HIJACKER BOARDED THE FLIGHT AT PORTLAND, OREGON,
AND HIJACKED THE PLANE JUST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN SEATTLE,

END PAGE ONE

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FROM SEATTLE TO RENO, NEVADA.

{ WASHINGTON, HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE PARACHUTED FROM THE
OEING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS IN FLIGHT

MRe HOOVER ADVISED THAT COPIES OF THE "RANSOM LIST"
ARE BEING FURNISHED TO FBI OFFICES AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS

THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS CERTAIN FINANCIAL
HE REQUESTED ANYONE HAVING

AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS,

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.
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re AIRTEL AIRMAIL

ta {Priority}
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 Bureau telephone call 12/7/71.

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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.

- Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 8)
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No,

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Seattle, Washington
December 7, 1971
364-81

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 International Airport, Portland, Oregon, en-
route Seattle, Washington.

As the plane was taxiing down the runway,
Stewardess | joccupied 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-

Jhandea| |the note. [-_ then called the
pilot on the intercom.

| Jon the

flight, later advised that according to notes he made
during the incident, the emergency signal from Stewardess

| jwas 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. 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, OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE,

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PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S
'CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE GOORE_PARACHOTEST one
UNQUOTE FOR JANUARY ISSUE, ARTICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE IN
POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY
DECEMBER TWELVE NEXT,
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE FOLLOWING NOTICE

PUBLISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF QUOTE PARACHUTIST UNCUOTE,

"ENCLOSED IS AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER WHO
EXTORTED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NORTIWEST AIRLINES
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, THIS MAN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

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PAGE TWO

LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES POSSIBLY BROWN.

{Priority)

RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT, FIVE FEET
TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ORE
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, SIDEBGRNS,
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 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
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SE'164-81
PAGE THREE

ARTICLE,

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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 TEE

SEATTLE DIVISION INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION

REGARDING

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SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE RESULTS OF INDICES CHECK REGARDING

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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. Qo: SE.

TO COMPLETE CIRCULARIZATION IN THIS TERRITORY, PLEASE FORWARD
AN ADDITIONAL ELEVEN HUNDRED COPIES OF RANSOM MONEY LIST.

END

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FILE (164-81) 12/7/71

SAC, SEATTLE

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper roe
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71

CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION

On 12/7/71 sa| |called from the b6
Bureau and advised that they had just sent up a memo~ to bIc
the Director recommending that the Bureau make a national press
release concerning the availability of the serial numbers

of the money paid_to the hi jackor - I'had discussed this with
| land 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 cold be checked
immediately. - °

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DILE (164-81) 12/7/71

SAC, SEATTLE

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION

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sal | called from the Bureau and advised —

that they desired an original and 7 copies of an LHH
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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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL

UNSUOB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT 23065,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71

CAA ~- HIJACKING; EXTORTION

CO; 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;

Yeceral Savings & Loana Associations, and

Federal Credit Unions.

Above distribution totalled 2300.

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TO SEATTLE (164-81) - 7
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) IP. ) 7

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"UNSUB$ AKA DAN COOPERS NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE. ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA = HIJACKING}
EXTORTION, 002 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. oo
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
WHICK PHOTOGRAPHS TWENTY MILE WIDE PATH. NAP OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT
OVER WASHINGTON AND OREGON TERRITORY FORWARDED TO SACRAMENTO BY
'UNITED AIRLINES NIGHT DEC. TWO, LAST, HANDCARRIED TO BEALE AFB THIS
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S:AQURGGENT 12/2/71 MAH
TO: DIRECTOR: )
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'SEATTLE | (164=81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO - (164-228) -

UNSUB, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGRT THREE ZERO FIVE,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWEWTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING,
"2 FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCEATION, MONTEREY,

CALIFORNIA, DOES NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF MEMBERS ON FILE AT THEIR.

OFFICE. PRIOR TO TIME MENBERSHIP 'CARD ISSUED PHOTO OF MEMBER IS
"NECESSARY AND IS AFFIXED 70 HENBERSHEP CARD BUT NO COPIES KEPT

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UNITED STATES PARACHUTE

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SAC, 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
OO: 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;

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Savings & Loan Associations, if not already
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banks and branches were prepared from the Wn. Bankers
Association list.

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Date: November 29, 1971

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To: All Offices Except
ya 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. Pacifie 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) _lb 4-B]- 38]

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NR 85 SC CODED
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70 SEATTLE (16481) !

FROM SACRAMENTO (16459) ip

UNSUB§ NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOV, TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA = HIJACKING$ EXTORTION. OO 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 LAV ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
COVERING AREA DESCRIBED BY ROUTE OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE
ALREADY COGNIZANT OF THIS MATTER. LIAISON WITH HOSPITALS AND
MEDICAL PACILITIES 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 «

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OSA PMR (41 Cr) 101-11.8

OPTIONAL FORM BK 19
MAY 1042 EDITION

+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT .

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) "pate: 11/29/71

ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER Svez-.C¢

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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Pas
NORTHWEST AIRLINES

FLIGHT $305, {vi
~ PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, '

11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00: SE

BUfile 164-2111

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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Atte: —, FILE ~SB164-81 :
| Title UNSUB: NW AIRLINES _
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(_} For information {3 Submit report by
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' (_j Leads need attention
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ATTACHED ARE COMPOSTTE LIMENSSES OF UNSUB AS
FOLLOWS :
DETROIT - 2
LOS ANGELES = 2
SAN FRANCISCO - 2
PORTLAND « 4 J 2. MELNES
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NROS1 SE PLAIN.

St53AM URGENT 11/38/71 VAB
TO PORTLAND (164-41)

FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

'UNSUB; NORTHWEST ALRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE-
ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION, OO: SEATTLE

THROUGH INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON CONCER N-
ING FLYING SCHOOLS AND AIRCRAFT COMPANIES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMI NED
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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SAC, SEATTLE (164-82) 11/30/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

NORTHWEST AIRLINES

FLIGHT #305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71

CAA ~- HIJACKING; EXTORTION
OO: 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.

Por 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.

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==== Part 64 · PDF page 37 ====
NROO3 SE PLAIN
16:15AM URGENT 11/39/71 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 - HIJACKING3 EXTORTION,

SUBJECT OBTAINED TO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AS PART OF HIS |
HIJACKING AND MIGHT WELL LEAVE OR HAVE LEFT THE UNITED STATES. WFO
I$ 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. © oO
END

SKA FBI WFO

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GSA FPMR (41 CPR} 101-11.6 (

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

- Memorandum

TO + SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 31/28/71

FROM : gpc| | ~. ro - 7

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, ,
11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

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.

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 i
in each RA. SA MANNING was supplied with 12.

{Copies mailed late evening 11/28/71).

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==== Part 64 · PDF page 39 · Bates DB Cooper-DB Cooper-26740 ====
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NROG1 SE PLAIN
6:48 AM URGENT 11/29/71 SwWD
TO DIRECTOR

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1p

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE. CAA- HIJACKING;
EXTORTION. OO: SEATTLE.

RE BUREAU CALL TO SAC SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-OWE.
REMARKS IN THE PRESS ATTRIBUTED TO SA THOMAS MANNING SENIOR
egg

—

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
SEARGH OR DETAILS OF SEARCH. I HAVE CONTINUALLY REFUSED TO FURNISH

/
ANY INFORMATION TO THE PRESS, AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO, -P-

END
JTJ FBI WASH DC

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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, = a
"CLINICS AND DOCTORS IN THE EVENT UNKNOWN SUBJECT rs
ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN MEDICAL AID IN YOUR RESPECTIVE .. en
AREAS, , OS | a
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POSSESSION OF THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT. SEATTLE ADVISE Y
'THE BUREAU.THE RESULTS OF THE DISPLAY OF THE
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OPTIONAL FORM HO. {6
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GSA FeMR (4) crn) 11-118

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) pare: 21/29/71

KENNETH C. HOWs

SUBJECT: RE: UNSUB: NW FLT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71

CAA = HIJGCKING, EXTORTION

On 11/29/71 SA WICK determined in O1ympia that the only
forest fine 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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November 25, 1971
Seattle, Washington
PRESS ROLEASE

J. E. UILNES, Special Agent in Charge, PBI,
Seattle, announced teday thet the PRI vas concentrating its
search for the missing hijacker of Northwest Airlines
Plight 305 in the vicinity of southwestern Washington in an
aren generally near Aeriel, Merwin, Amboy and Crayford,
Washington. ty. MILNES said the hijacker was deseribed as
white, male, American, olive complexion, Latin appearance,
black hair, normal hair style parted on left, aga middla
forties, six feet tall, 170 to 175 pounds, average build,
brown eyes. He was wearing a black suit, white shirt,
narrow black tic, black rain-type overcoat, black dress
suit, and was carrying a dark briefeuse.

He is believed to have left the aircraft subsequent
to 8:05 p.m. NILNES urged anyone in the public having
knowledge of a parachutist Landing on the route betweon
Aeriel, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, to notify the FBI
inmediataly,

MILNES released an artist's conception prepared
by tha PBI to the press, saying that the photograph is an

zceLlont likeness of the hijacker'a present appearance. 18. é

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SUBJECT:

: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 11/26/71

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 '
MAY 1942 EDITION
GSA FPMR (a1 CPR) 100-116

_ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

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UNSUB

SKYJACKING of NORTHWEST
FLIGHT 305

11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

| Dallas, Texas,

telephpane| | telephonically contacted this offic8
to offer his expert knowledge of|
qualified himself as being |
in the Dallas, having been actively invdalved in] aaa

|

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
Hhorty Society, POPS, an elftist groyp of * jumpers" 40 years
and older, Lecated in Los Angeles, California, is Latin
Sky~divers, and organization comprised exclusively of

Latin parachutists,

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 unkrwgn unfamiliar chute,
advised that the unsub would have to readjust the straps to
fit his personal needs. Not jumping with the aid of an
altiméter 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.

st 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.
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USPA may be contacted in Monterey, caritornd?, at
408~373~2708, and the | of the organization is

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 7 . "
MAY 1982 £DITION
GSA Fem (it CPR) 301-114

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum
TO : SAC (164-81) : - DATE: 11-28-71
FroM : SA , D P bs |
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sunject: UNSUB;NWA FLIGHT 305 aan
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71 .

CAA-HIJACKING 3 EXTORTION
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telephonically advised a package of composite pictures ©
of the Unsub will arr@ive 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.

lof the air-freight office advised — bé
the plane is how due in at 12:47 Pacific Time. The air- ¢ bic
freight terminal is one mile North of the passenger

terminal.

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who will pick up the package.

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11/29/71

203 PTRSOTOR, FBI
SACS DEfROTT, LOS ANGSLES, SAN FRANCTSCO, PORTLAND

PROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

Re: UNSUB: NORTAEST ATPLINES PLICNT TERED NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND
G0 SRATELS, NOVEIGER SNNELTYPOUR SEVENTYONS; CAA-HYIJACHING;
GRLORTTON; 00: SEATTLE

RE SETSL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TNGTYSIX LAST RE US PARAGRUTS —
ASSN. (CUSPA)

SF ASD T0 SB THE LIST OF AVELTLIATED CLUSS OF USPA. SE
ANTICTPATSS HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VAR-
TOUG PTVISIONS VREPE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND: COMPOSTTE
LYTCINSSS «

$ ¥ ALSO DETERITNS SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUSTIST" IN
WHICH ITE RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BS TNCLUPED AND WHETITER THIS TS
FOASTSLY AND ACCEPTABLS TO USPA, BUREAU AUTHORITY TIS REGARE VILL
BE SOVERT.

LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY~DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION
TW LA ALLSCIrLyY COMPOSED EXCLUSTVELY OF PAPACHUSTISTS Of LATTY
DESCUNY OF RACTCTOUND, AND DETEMUITNS Ti? THIS IS NARTONAL OMPGANTZs
ATION UTE PUBLICATION IN WHICH ITI RE UNSUE TTGRT BE PLACED. IF
' ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSTTE PHOTO WEICH IS BEING POMIAREEL
ASE BY R/S, TO RSSPONSIBLE OFTICHNS OF CLUB ANE ANY OTPS"S @NEY
SUGGNST.

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COPIES COMPOSTTR PHOTO ALSO LETNG SENT PORTLAND AND Is TO ER
DISPLAYSD TO PROPER SOURCES AY DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST PFTCR,
paprom AYP BASE, AND AT STSKTYO NATTONAL FOREST OFFTCR, GRANTS PASS,
OREGON, TOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGCESTTON S AS TO UNGRE AND
TO NLON LYNENESS MIGHT ALSO BS PROPYTADLY DTSPLAYED. LISLILZOOD EXISTS
SUBJECT HAD EXPGRIENCS IN PARACHUETNG AS FOREST FIRE PIGHTER, AND FORE
GOING ARS BASES FOR @NIS ACTIVITY.

DETROIT contact! Vrovar FORTY D6
SOCTETY," ANA "POPS," ALLNGEILY AN ELTZIST GROUP OF PARACHUSTTSTS
FORTY AND OVER, FOR TNFO AS FO CHAPTERS AND TEBTR LOCATIONS, AND
WEINER ORGANIZATION BAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICTTY RE UN-

} QUENEYEIRGE FORSYPYVE
SUB MIGHT BE CTRCCLATED., "POPS" HMADQUARTERED AT '/ PANDY (?), FLINT,
IMCHTIGAN, PHOTOS FOLLOW.

FOR INFO OFFICES RECBIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST ATP-
LINES SVEN {UENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER THENTYPOUR LAST AND EVIDEN@LY PAPA-
CHUTED FROI! THIS FLIGHT WITH TVO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED
FROM NORESVEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP TPS SHIP, SOMMERE UNTER
SRETTLE AND RENO, NEVADA, CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB BXPERTENCED
AND VELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF Pape SHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SXV-DIVER
OR FIRG FIGHTER, DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MED FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO
SIX FERT, ONG SEVENTY TO ONE SIGHTY, OLIVS COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEAR
ANCE, DARK BPOUN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND
CO"BER STRATGHT BACK, SHOKED RALBIGH CTGARETTES.

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FILE (164-81) November 29, 1971

SAC J. E. MILNES

UNSUB;

Northwest Airlines

Flight #305

Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71

CAA -— HIJACKING; EXTORTION

At 635 AM, on November 29, 1972, SA JAMES BLAND
at the Bureau called. He advised that the UPI, AP and many
of the eastern newspapers were carrying stories inthis
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 advi
expected a teletype from us as a result of SA|

call on November 27.

I told him that | | dia not request such a
teletrpe 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 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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1i-47 AM URGENT [1-29-71 SLA
TO DIRECTOR
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND
TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA-
HIJACKING; EXTORTION. O00: SEATILE.

" 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. FOLLOWING
COMPOSITE TAKEN FROM INTERVIEWS OF WITNESSES WHO WERE IN A POSITION
TO SEE UNSUB.

RACE, WHITE3 SEX, MALE; AGE, MID FORTY'Ss$ FIVE FT TEN TO SIX
FT., ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, AVERAGE TO
WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH

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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,
NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF U.S.3
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. |

INCHES, WORE BROWN SHOES.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) (11/26/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES (}

FLIGHT #305, Mm
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PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 4
11/24/71 |
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00: SEATTLE

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.

The SRA will coordinate the project for each
particular RA.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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TO :SAC (164-81) DATES = 41/26/71 1
FROM .: SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; iz .
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 "
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE

Enclosed herewith are 3 x 5 cards concerning the
following items:
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Airports ~ Seattle/Tacoma area

Flight Schools - Seattle area (does not

includeTACOMA area) 49
Flight Schools - Southwest Washington

from Longview/Vancouver, Wa. area i1
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In Reply, Please Refer to

Fite No.

164-81 1015 Second Av
Seattle, Washing#on 98104

November 28, 1971

B

fThis letter

Dear Sir:
included in

Enclosed is an artist's conception of the addressograp
hijacker who extorted $200,0Q0 from Northwest Airlines list.
is described as follows:

on November 24, 1971. This m

Race: White

Sex: 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 o
style, parte
back _
Sideburns, l

Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter

part of flig
wrap-around
dark rims.
Voice: Low, spoke i
particular a
Midwest sect
Characteristic: Heavy smoker
tip cigarett

Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt;

narrow black
suit; black
Gark top coa
attache case
4"x1L2"x1l4";

If you have any information wh
identity of this individual, please cont
at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-04
FBI Office which would be found in the f
directory.

THI

Very truly yours,

J. E. MILNES
S Special Agent in Charge

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

The artist's sketch sent
e was the second one prepare

All law enforcement agencies, TV
stations and newspapers, who are

by the Bureau

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the Seattle Office

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File No SE 164-81

| Date Received 11/28/71

; From Bureau
(NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR).

{ADDRESS OF CONTRIBUTOR)

(CITY AND STATE)

By CHARLES EB. FARRELL
(NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT}

'To Be Returned [7] Yes Receipt given [] Yes

Description:

| artist's sketch #2 prepared
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 11/28/71

SA CHARLES E. FARRELL

UNSUB;

NORTHWEST ATRLINES

FLIGHT 305

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71

CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
O00: Seattle

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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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J.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 hack packs, he delivered and no one was to
approach the plane, except the people with reouested 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 ¢that at time
he talked to reporters, plane was somewhere between Seattle
and Portland.

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SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. to
MAY 1662 EDITION
GSA FeMR (41 CFR) 105-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

FILE (164-81) (P) pare;November 26, 1971
SAC J. E. MILNES

UNSUB;

Northwest Airlines

Flight 305

Portland to Seattle »)
11/24/71 . }

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CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION id Ss j

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.

He advised this would be satisfactory.
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6:35PM URGENT 11/26/71 JAK A{
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.

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RE BUREAU TELCALLS, NOV, TWENTYSIX INSTANT.

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ASSOCIATION, SIX FIVE ONE CANNERY ROW, MONTEREY, CALIF s, CONTACTED *
THIS DATE, AND KE ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:

THRERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND
. THERE ARE NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS IN THE FILE. NAMES OF lies
MEMBERS ARE KEPT ALPHABETICALLY AND THERE IS NO REGIONAL

BREAKDOWN OF MEMBERS, THIS ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY

IEVSPAPER 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 ee a
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

SEARCHED. INDEXED.
ANNUALLY. THE ASSOCIATION IS MADE UP MOSTLY OF S¥YPERERS » Blidne
NOV 2 6 1973
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THE WANES OF D.B. COOPER,

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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

. ADVISED THAT HIS ASSOCIATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED
UNTIL NONDAY, NOV. 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 e,

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
SOT 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 MALLING LIST FOR .
- "THE PARACHUTIST" DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY DESCRIPTIVE DATA. ,
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SAC J, 3, MILNES

UNSUB 5

NORTHVEST ARRLANGS
BLIGHT 305
41/24/71

CAR =~ HIJACKING
RETORTION

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Sa from the Bureau advised the Seattlo
Office Shipment of the artist's conception would arrive on
United Airlines Plight 175 from Dulles arriving Sea-Tac,
12:36 p.m., Novenber 28, 1971, It should be picked up at the
Air Freight Depot,

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SAC J. E, MILNES

NORTHVEST FLIGHT 305

11/24/71
CAA ~ HESJACKING;
EXTORTION
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t 8:15 a.m, on Novenber 2%, 1971, I received a
call from SA at the Bureau, He advised that b6
the UPE Wire Service in Washington carried a story with a b7C

Voodiand, Washington dateline quoting SA MANNING as saying
"Ve are going to interview every cky junper in Southvest
Vashington" and "je look at what happened 2 man jumps from

a2 plane in the middle of a dark stormy night, he is either
an experienced jumper or he is crazy, Yye've got to check
both angles", eee navised that since the Director had
said we were to nake no additional comments on the natter
why MANNING had nade this statement, I told him that 2 don't
thints that MANNING made it and I would check and let him
know,

At 11:15 % caliea[ back and told him that bé
those remarks were common remarks among many many people in bic
the search area but that MANNING had made no Such renark to
any newspaper person and that MANNING had been told not to
make any.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 11/27/71
SAC J. EB, MILNES

NORTHWEST PLIGHT 305
11/24/71

CAA ~ HIJACKING;
EXTORTION

(00:SB)

On Novenber 26, 1971, 1 called sal Jat b6
the Bureau, I advised that we hod two helicopters in the b7C
oir today and were searching the same general area where we
had searched yesterday, £ told him that we vanted to get
the artist's concoption here 2c 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 Minnoapolis revealed that a a ape not working and a
no copy was retained, J called §A| ack, told hin
that we wanted to have the normal number of copies of the
artist's conception as would be necessary for the law enforce-
mont nailing last plus 1,000, and the same number should so
to Portland for imnedinte distribution, { askod him to
arrange for this work to be done today and the material sent
out by pilot courior at the first opportunity,

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 ; ve
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UNITED STATES GO MENT

Memorandum

TO . FILE (164-81) pate: Ll/26/71
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SUBJECT: UNSUB;

NORTHWEST FLIGHT #)% {2

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE i VU B.

11/24/71 ' oe

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION { ee

, Mr. BARL 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.

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In addition to membership lists, the USPA carries
F list of parachute instructors and if UNSUB had taken para-

SN Ce ce me

chute lessons within the past year, it might be possible to
identify him through the dist of instructors. maintained by
USPA.

ON ere Ap!

It should be emphasized that instructors would
probably remember most parachutists above the age of 40
since the majority of new students are younger.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 16
wy MAY 5962 EDITION
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 31/26/71
FROM : SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

NORTHWEST AIRLINES

FLIGHT #305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71,

CAR - 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:

l. When the artist's sketch of the UNSUB is
finalized, sufficient flyers should be printed up
immediately for:

Portiand 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 airports;

All sky diving schools and clubs;

All VA hospitals;

All VA offices;

All Army, Air Force and Navy installations for posting.
All Airlines.

3. Give consideration to a reward, having in mind

the possibility that Northwest Airlines might,be interested i
offering a reward of $25,000 or $50,000. oy BF Sib 0 F
SEARCHED. INDEXED.

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To: Laboratory Attn: —-
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| Case ID #: SE 164A-81 (Pending) 4E77
Title: NORJAK;
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| 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.
Details: The above apparent parachute was. recovered by| | b6
a resident of Washougal, Washington. advised that BIC

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
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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TO $AC SEATTLE (164 81) DATE! 12/40/80

FROM : 5C FRANCIS E ENTLER Lud D

SUBJECT: NORJAK co .
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that her son had retYfeved an "old, shredded military style
a rom the Lewis River in southwestern, Washington.

speculates that it might be connected with
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Memorandum

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,
i980, by b6é

| |, Yacolt, Washington, telephone number

Inasmuch as the description of the parachute

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (1644-81) (P) DATE: 12/30/80
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SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Attached hereto is a_Clark County Sheriff's
Department Report prepared by B6
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Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, on December 12,

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not match the description of the parachutes utilized in bic
captioned matter, it is recommended that no further action
be taken concerning this.

On December 12, 1980, the| jfamily, Pe

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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Lo vee oe ~«~ + Colon, Sizo, Destription, Cailber, Barrel Length, Ete. , sop a SETS
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spre fee SUpartictotyps «to P arand' Name ~ ~"— "Model #2) > Bin#
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a ' Color, Sizs, Description, Caliber, Barret Length, Etc. we : . . ;
| certs es Article Type 7s 6a te 'Sf Brand Name UIT Te Model # 5 'e- Bin# -
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_o,, Fo hues sent a Ft Sent" Persone Contact BES property can be ieieased, Tadieate under What clr cumstances _
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| The complainant reports he found part of a oranges & white parachute yesterday below Lucia
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UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION:
Memorandum -

SAC, SEATTLE 064-81) (P) _—spave: «= August_18, 1980

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SAI jat the_Vancouver RA that sometime during bE

February or March 1980, | | of Washougal, > Te

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. | i
is apparent that this parachute has no connection with cap-

tioned matter, no further investigation is being conducted at
Vancouver. .

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chutes approximately 50 to 100 fe "near the area*
previously searched by the "FBI.

the location of the parachutes .as he wants 'to negotiate and
receive a reward before identifying | "the area. Cd
stated that one parachute is white and 'the "other 1s orange,

tion within, two or three ReersS

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, telephonically contacted the Seattle Division

'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 | jregarding above
mentioned parachute to determine any connection
with the NORJAX case.

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OPTIGNAL FORM NO, tO
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ;
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SAG, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE:

2/21/80

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On 2/21/80,
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
FBX, name unknown, a photograph of 7 or 8 skydivers
beLonging to the Century Sky-Divers. He said this photoe#
graph was loaned to the FBI and was for the puroose of
attempting to aid the FBI, Hesaid he was assured this

photograph would be returned but to date, it has not been,

[ requested that his photograph be returned,
LEAD

SEATTLE AT SEATTLI, WASHINGTON

Will conduct a file review in this matter to determine

1£ above mentioned photograph is there. In the event the
photograph is there and no longer serves an evidentiary
purpose,

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return to '

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81, Sub D)(P) pate: 11/29/79

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On November 12, 1979, Deputy| |, Cowlitz b6
County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised by tele- »7C
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. 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 b6
parachute was positively not the one utilized by D. B. COOPER b7C

and, thus, the FBI would be conducting no investigation
concerning its being found.

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FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) ({(P)

SUBIFCT? NORTAK (A)
{OO: Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111

Re Portland telephone call of Portland SAC to Seattle

On 4/23/78,|

thet [ands—Orecon. telephone , telephonically
advised that Lake Mexwin, 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,
ravelied 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.

On 4/24/79,| | accompanied SC JOAN I. THOMAS
and SA| |to the location and pointed out
the cloth, which was not nossible to identify from the highway.
Upon retrieval, however, it was determined the cloth was part
of a corn and barley bag from Albers ttillinea Company.

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PARACHUTE INFORMATION

On November 8, 1977, FRAN DEVOLL, Manager of the
Inflight Services, Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport,

— Seattle, Washington, telephone 433-3715, telephonically advised bé
that a Northwest Orient Airlines employee, | | b7c
telephone numbers, found a parachute near Graham,

Washington.

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: 268229-853

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.

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For future information concerning parachutes used
in this matter, the following is being enclosed in the file:

: #1: 24 ft. white nylon canopy; white
nylon shrouds, 14 feet in length; container ~ olive drab green,
10" x 14" x 6", poorer FTF + DA KNORM DO pases on CAND WAAQ

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material, flat, circular military type; container - olive drab, fywr
military; harness - civilian luxury type, made of soft. tan

cotton material. moon (WAY Cree ence 6) NON ~ STIKRIG UR.

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Vie AIRTEL AIRMAIL
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TO : SAC, BUTTE :

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (1648-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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BUfiie 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-
pietely white canopy. The parachute found at Marion, Montana,
is not identical with the Norjak parachute.

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AIRTEL AIR MATL
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.

Seattle is requested to advise if above parachute
is of the type and color_used by D. B. COOPIR and advise
whether or not, so that| Jean be recontacted.

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Re; Sub D
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On 4/21/75, | ] acknaZedged receipt
of one Pioncer parachute, 26 feet ripstop conical type
226, manufactured September, 1957. This parachute was
returned to him after consuiting United States Attorney's
Office; AUS advised that after considering
the matter that this parachute vould not be used as evi-
dence, in—thie-fiaeter.

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I, | | hereby acknowledge receipt of

one Pioneer parachute, 26 feet ripstop conical, type 226,

manufactured September 1957. I received the above described

parachute from SA|

Jon April 21, 1975.

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UNITED STATES GOV@MINMENT @

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SAC, SEATTLE (P) . DATE: 12/19/74

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BUfile 164-2111 .

Re Memo by SC] | dated 11/6/74.

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. 132nd, Woodinville, Washington.

On 12/5/74, J}advised the
serial number on the parachute ad found in
the woods was Navy serial number . The same
date a check was made with NCIC with negative results.

On 12/11/74, | |
| |, Naval Air Station, Sand
Point Way, Seattle, Washington,-advised he would check
to determine if it was possible to find out if the
parachute with serial number[___] had been stolen -
from the Navy. . :

The above information is being furnished to
both Seattle file 164-81 and 52-0 for information pur-
poses,

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'SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P) . DATE:- 11/6/74

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On 11/5/74, | , 7

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 whité nylon with the words "tt. S,

Navy'' on it, and has a serial number on it (Cunrecalled by
what the number is), was foundl ey goont 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"
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 | jis identical to
that used by the UNSUB. If it is not, the serial number
should be checked in NCIC.

After discussing this matter with Supertisor SUTTHOFF,
it. was.decided that if the parachute . is not that une used by
the UNSUB, or LE TLEIS negative in NCIC,| |Jshould
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, Lf they wish.

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RE: SUBD ~ PARACHUTE INFORMATION
On 11/18/74, ) Skanania

County Sheriff's Gifice, Eciso, Washington telephonically
advised a hunter had contacted him concerning an orange
parachute canopy that the hunter saw recently néar Kelso,
mshineton,

| |was advised by the writer
that unusubs canupy yas completely white and that weather
biues using International orangs canepies are frequently
sited in that area.

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AT BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

On September 16, 1974,| |.

, advised that he recently became acquainted
Wl (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 shb
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,

AT_REDDING, CALIFORNIA a Bre oF

Investigation' vevealéd that [Js probably
identical to} ] a former resident of Redding, x
Cali ho currently resides at |r
Bakersfield, California, as| Jmeets.

the ¢riteria set forth by concerning the female
who he described as reportedly possessing information

regarding an unsolved airplane hijacking incident in -
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On November 5, 1974, another attempt to . oon
locate was unsuccessful at that location, al- ye sbé
though it was determined that she is employed as a ee dhe
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the material discussed by them.' She stated that she ., - """,
feels is 3, Subject | to hallucinations, and with: "lcs, 0.7
the voluminous amount OF Ma cerials He Nas collected an

from magazines and newspaper clippings, she feels as' © as,
i re believes any outrageous report. .. ""....

he hears regarding.a crime situation. . eet

stated that she never - provided ° ' 7 1" BS
a residence for anyone at her former home in Redding,
California, and reiterated that there is no 'basis in

'fact for the account provided byl . i a .

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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
€wo 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 opérating out of the stead
Air Base near Reno, -Nevada, and that 'trainees and
instructors from that facility often parachited 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.

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that conclusion he had disposed of the property at
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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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Por the information of Seattle, |

Lo U. 5S. Parachute Association, Monterey, Calixornic,
ws Im tne nast advised althoush he does not intend to be

uncoonerative with the FBI in this investisation, 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 vorthwhile information.

If any susvect has not been eliminated throurh
other investigation, and should Seattle desire other
specific information not otherwise obtained but which
mécht be available from the U. S. Parachute Association,
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SUB D.

Re Portland letter to Geaetle, 10/10/78.

. Referenced communiation advised a 'parachute recovered
from the woods in the Gopher Canyon. area north of Sheridan, -
Qregon, was being transmitted separately by Greyhound Bus...

This parachute was displayed to FARL COSSFY 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 1985. .

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Re Portlandletter to Seattle dated 12/5/73.

Referenced communication enclosed for Seattle
a nylon cord found near Mount Hood, Washington, 109/73.

The above described nylon cord wes'shown to TARL
COSSEY, the former owner of the parachute sunplied to NHSTIR
in this matter.

COSSEY stated after viewing the nylon cords that
they were steering devices for steerable parachutes.
COSSPY further stated that the parachutes supplied to INISUB
were of a non-stecrabie variety and therefore, had no
steering devices whatever.

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TO : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164220) DATE: 11/28/73

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interviewed and he displayed a portion of an orange bic
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 furnished the hijacker contained

no orange sections such as that displayed by ; No further
investigation is being conducted.

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DATE: 10/2/73

Re Seattle report of SA CHARLES BE, FARRELL dated

2/16/72, and Los Angeles tel

call to Seattle 10/2/73.

On 10/1/73,

Division as follows:

On 9/26/73, he ané@|

lin Torrance, California who resides at| [
, Hawthorne, California, advised the Los Angeles

Corer Northern California in an area in the Pulmas
orest about 20 miles from Honey Lake, California,
| had noticed a piece of orange material

protruding from beneath a bush,

lipon removing the material

from beneath the bush they found it to be @ 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 weré also

located under the bush.

made available a portion of fhe 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

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On 8/8/73, | | PS
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requested that 2 parachute, formerly bis possession and

returned to him, stated he made availabie twa para-
chutes to Northwes ent Airlines, in or t 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
Gid not use, be returned to him for which he would be happy
to reimburse Northwest Orient Airlines.

currently being Tle evidence in this matter, be

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not be returned to him as this case is unsolved and the
parachute in question my become an important part of the
evidence in this matter. was further advised that
when, and if, this case is brought to ea logical conclusion,
he can possibly recontact this office and attempt to get his
parachute back,

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that he loaned UNSUB had no hooks on which to fasten a chest BIC
pack or auxiliary chute. stated that an experienced |

parachutist would be abie to fashion ties to the "back pack"
which would allow the nuxiliary chute to be fastened to the
"back pack" and thereby utilized in emergency.

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SAC, SEATTLE (146-81) CP) 6/1/73
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SA THOYAS J. MANNING c eh He
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NOR JAK

8/30/73 information was received from Sheriff WILLIAM
WEISTER, Lewis County SO, Chehalis, Washington which caused
contact with CLIFTON LESTER, Rt. 2, Box 29, Onalaska, Washinton.

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 erange 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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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P} 5/31/73

SA,

HORTEK
00: SEATTLE

SUB. D ~- PARACHUTE ITNFORSATION

m Hay 29, 1973, F
ae | Seattle, Washington, advised while vacationing in
2 ;ount St. Helens area last week, he observed a paraghu
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. a ee the
parachute canopy as orange and white in colormd he thought
the paracaute had white shroud lines.

Stated the parachute vas Located near [kt.
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
orang2 and white in color and in view of the fact that several
veather balloons parachutes have been spotted in this area and
they are orange and white in color, no further investigation
"7111 be conducted concerning this reported incident.

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On November 7, 1972, EARL COSSEY was contacted at
Leota Junior High School in Weodenville, 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:

i. 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.

47 ~—The~backpack—shown_to_COSSEY—-did not have "a prace
te-attach a shestpack—and.the one supplied -UNSUB—did,. py

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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* Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) | DATE: September 18, 1972

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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 . b7C
from <he top of a tall pine tree, approximately 15 miles from

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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."

stated the parachute was a reddish color
with white shroud lines. The parachute appeared to be slightly bIC
smaller than a normal-sized parachute and appeared to have
something hanging from the end of it that looked like part.
of a box,

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On September 7, 1972, |
United States Department of Commerce, National Weather BIC
service, 909 First Street, Seattle, Washington, advised his
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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. This parachute is slightly smaller than

a regular-sized parachute and it is pink in color with white ,

shroud lines. Stor ther stated that housing the radio

sonde equipment is a white plastic box with the following b7C
'inscription: "United States Department of Commerce, NOAA - 7
National Weather Service, Radio Sonde." S f N

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On 9/1/72| _____ of the: \eyertacuber 'Compay ab od . a

pink looking material at the top hanging from ¥

, 7 He. stated the materfal is pink or red colored,
a located on ene: of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar,

advised that. ie, in- the course © | bic
of his timber land employment, ng found a 200' tree which has some weathered — oo

what appears to be a 'ptring..
-He stated. 'that 'the tree is:

Vashington, : oR

"He. advised "that he 'would: be. available on 9/5/72. to conduct 'an 'agent of;

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SAC, SEATTLE' (164-81) Ww os f72

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ORE: PARACHUTE INFORMATION —

"Re FD~302 reflect ing interview with EARL J. COSSEY,
May Shy 1972, ,

Referenced 3902 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 'tines Seance the in-

terview.
A rivied. and Dangerous — LEAD

SEATTLE brvistoN
At Seattle, Washin ngt on

Will. discretely recontact COSSEY and determine if
the serial numbers for the Parachutes are available. . ;

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 8/23/72

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SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P) eee
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NORJAK.
00: SEATTLE
Re New York airtel dated 7/24/72.

On August 15, 1972, | | Para-Gear bé |
Equipment Company, 5138 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, bIC
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 b6é
came to Chicago.one year ago. While in Seattle he sport b7c
parachuted for six years. He stated he did not recail
having met anyone he feit couid be identical to unknown
subject.

| stated in his opinion the person responsible b6
for the hijacking is not a sport parachutist. He bases b7C
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 -e read concerning the hijacking he

assumes the hijacker had military parachuting experience.

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"previously contacted officials of. parachute. centers

"An effort to develop: pogsible BUSpects. Ln.

" on ze frel — es

New York Parachute Center advised SA - .. . . RTE
_|that he felt that 'two: 4ndividuals Pee

having _& wide acquaintance with sport. parachutists.

"were | the:

: Chicago, Tilinois, - pointed out thet regular.
. jumpers have their : ication on file'and photos .
. Of-jumpers at the. Chicago. firm might be reviewed and
* Senpored with the artist 'sketch le 'UNSUB- if this has'
not. already: 'been Gor," ras woe, - ;

"para Gear oa at SUIS WN. Broadway, 8

"HEAD "CHICAGO At: chicago, TMinois.: ae as |

re "a. 'Contact personnel. at Para Gear Bouiprient
to ascertain if arti 'resembles any'. tos
"individuals known .to as jumpers. and. oT bé
- ascertain whether feasible to review identification ° i at BIC,
, cards, for parachutists" 'for. similarity, $0 'UNSUB sketch ene
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ¢ 6/16/72

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P}

NORJAE

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 und 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 stemped in blue, and also
bears notation "striking date August, 1951,"

Due to age of chute, no connectionthis mattor
indicated, and no further investigation pursuant to
this lead being conducted,

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF 'INVESTIGATION

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Date of transcription 5-6-72

BARL J. COSSEY, 349 No. 10ist, 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-
mations

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.

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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

28% £lat, 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
2. 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 nunber.

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 Seattte, Washington File # SE 164-81

ty____GA CHARLES @. parprrt /ldke " Date dictated 6-672

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This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the aroperty of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;

ii and its conlents ore not to be distributed outside your agency,
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Harness & Container

A Sage Green Navy N.B.-6 harness which does not have
a Dering, which is used to attach a chest parachute to the
back pack. THe container itself is a Sage Green nylon. Both
the harness and container were Navy surplus and will have a
label on the outside of the container to identify the Navy
contract number and probably the name of the company which
made it.

COSSEY advised that all chutes are identified to the
particular chute by a serial number placed thereon by the manu-
facturer. In addition, a parachute must be repacked perio-
dically and the missing parachute was repacked by COSSEY and
the date as well as other identifying data placed on a card
which is then inserted in a pocket on the container.

COSSEY advised that his records do contain the serial
numbers of the various parachutes that he has made and/or in-
spected and that he would check his record for the serial num-
ber of the missing parachute.

COSSEY advised that the missing parachute is made
up of a surplus Navy harness and container and that he very
definitely would be able to identify the chute.

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The missing chext chute was described as
follows: o

Main Chute

This is actually the only chute in the che$t
pack as there is no pilot chute. This chute is white
nylon with white shroud lines and was actually made up
by COSSEY from a parachute which had been scrapped. COSSEY
said he doubts if the serial number is still on the chute
because he cut the parachute in half and then sewed it
together. He did this in order to make the chute small
enough to fit into the container. COSSEY explained that
the chute was placed in a container and was used for
training purposes of students learning to parachute and
was not intended ever to be used as a real parachute.

He said the trainee was suspended approximately
three feet from the ground during part of his training
process and simulated operating the back pack as well as
the chest chute. ,

COSSEY advised that he very definitely would be
able to identify the chest pack whether or not there is a
serial number on it. However, if there is a serial number

on it, COSSEY said he would have made no record of it because

it was a scrapped chute.

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, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/28/72
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (RUC)

NORJAK
00 - Seattle

Re Okla. City airtel to Bureau dated 2/11/72.

The following investigation was conducted by A

AT TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA

On 4/4/72,| | 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 the
subject, due to publication in parachute megazines_and the—
skyjacking being the topic among many skydivers.
advised it is his opinion fromthe information he has read
in newspapers that the skyjacker might possibly 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.

jadvised that he will be alert for the
possibility of anyone matching the subject's description
jumping in either the world neet or in the national meet,
both to be held at Tahlequah during the summer of 1972; and
if he comes across anyone similar tothe subject, he will
immediately contact the FBI,
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1015 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
April 28, 1972

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: 'This letter has been acknowledged by our -
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Very truly yours,

J.E. Midnes
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1015 Second Avenue.
Seattle, Washington 98104.

April 20, 1972

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Combat Tactic and Techniques
McChord AFB, Washington

* Dear | k

iI have your most thoughtful letter of
April Ll, 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.

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Special Agent in Charge

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SE 164-81
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA] at Oregon City, Oregon, on
December 30, [9/1]:

| | advised he had not 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 abut the older
jumpers.

-———Hie_adwissed | |who works for | ]
Washington, knew nearly

every skydiver in the northwest area and could possibly
furnish information concerning suspects.

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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) on
FROM: SAC, WFO (164-169) (P) D
NORJAK

Re WhO 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 apnenly magazine of the Air Line Pilot's Association

AIPA). ;

Re Air Line Pilotis Association!

: On 2/10/72, enclosed magazines were received by
WFO from| _ _ ___} ALPA, 1329 -E Pee
Street, N,W., Washington, D. C. (WOC). Page 29 of the magazine
contains information and composite photographs concerning
captioned matter.

As previously noted in re airtel, this ave.
has a world wide circulation of over 40, 000.

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 6 ' ry
FBI
Date: 2/11/72

Transmit the following in

{Type in plaintext or code)

Via ATRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
{Priority}

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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i SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)

NORJAK
00: SE

ReSCairtel, 12/21/71.

Seattle is requested to provide information
concerning USPA clubs and membership in Sacramento
Division.

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SUBJECT: _NORJACK
00: SEATTLE

' 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 indéx of membership
that association for California.

Seattle requested provide above information to
Sacramento for handling of this case in their division.

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ee Re , Seattle 'airtel, 12/30/71.

"The: follovi. 6 tivestigenton was. conducted. oy SA

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oO "atter and: the information regardi the" parachutes vetltned a

- by Unsub was 'discussed: with him. advised that the

"information. discussed coincided. with what he had. previously .
understood to be the type of parachutes' utilized, and that |

| he would-have. no additional information regarding the.

"matter beyond that t previously furni shed by him.

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"1015 Second: Premg
"Seattle, Washington 98104.
| February. Ae 1972

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Mee 'Stan Pitkin a ~
United States Attorney
United States Court House
. Seattle, Washington 98104;

Attention: | | -

'Asst. -U.S. Attorney". wh

|: Re: HIJACKING OF. NORTHWES T AIRLINES

: _ FLIGHT 8305, °° | erernes
NOVEMBER 24, 1972.

o Dear: Sirs ..
'This: will confirm an opinion given on Pebruary
3,.1972, 'by: Assistant United States Attorney | | -
to Special Agent CHARLES E. FARRELL of this office, concerning
parachutes which were involved in this' (case. |

. ae the. hijacker of Northwest Airlines Plight $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 3 and three. of the shroud lines had been. CUbe

. ' ao : b northwest Airlines, 'Minneapolis,'
contacted e Seattle 5 ce on February 3, 1972, to inquire .

'- ag to the disposition of. he 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 then, 2 ; .

mo, . a - when the 'above. facts were > discussed.
with him, aavised that no evidence, which includes both ~
of the. parechutes, should be returned at this tine, as this

~ Addressee oo.
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' Re: ; _ HYJACKING OF NORTHWEST. ATRLINES |

FLIGHT #305,
NOVEMBER 24, 971

is. an extrenely important case.

ae The tuo parachutes; which were found | in the .
Plane, | are. being retained in the Seattle. Office. as. evidence, |

Jnas been advised (Of eee

opinion.

Very 'truly yours,

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FILE {164~81) 2/3/72

ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

NORJAK

|called tofay. He said the owner
of the tvo parachutes which were recovered in Reno,;had been
in touch with Northwest Airlines and wants his chutes back
or wants to be paid for then.

They want to know from us if we still have their
ehutes and when they vill be returned to them (NWA).

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.
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At Seattle, Washington

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NR@I@ SE PLAIN'

9:02 PM NITEL 2/3/72 DCA

TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) CP) iP 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 1S 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

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drop, efforts were made to contact EARL COSSIY at cUnset

3-0175. COSSDY was out, but
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Ife advised that the 26 foot chute, althouch it is
smaller, also has a different design which vould explain:
why the two chutes could have an almost identical rate of

descent. According to a chart referred to by
the chutes would have the following rate of descent:

R28 £cot with a person between 190 and 200 lbc.,

would drop about 17 to 18 feet per second.

Wie advised that the chutes would normally deploy
in 3 or 4 seconds. They Loth vere Like military chutcs 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 fali 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 asa jumper.
He further pointed out that his experience as a jumper

shows him that the subject would not have needed jump boots,

a helmet, jump suit, or any other special equipment for
he and other chutists jump in shorts, tennis shoes, and
other non-jumping equipment when weather conditions are
right. He also pointed out that the subject could land
within one mile of a pin point spot picked if he had

experience and knew when to jump. Further, he stated the

subject would have travelled 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from the |

drop line from the plane in a 30_mile per hour wind if he

opened his chute at 3000 feet. | also advised that

he could also state that if the subject had experience

he would know that the 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 Daeen

good and experienced parachutist and pilot, Do
[J advised that the parachute clubs in the

ar@a he is familiar with are the Pacific Parachute Club

which uses Donald airfield 30 miles south of Portland,

Oregon, and the Western Sport Parachute Center which uses

both the Frink field and the Hockinson field near Vancouver,

Washington; he pointed out that Puckett airfield is no

longer used as a jump center.

On November 28, 1971] | Vancouver
Piper Aviation, 209 East Reserve Street, Vancouver, Wash-
ington, was contacted and advised that he and a group of
experienced pilots had been discussing the hijacking and he
advanced the theory that in view of the cloud cover on the

night of November 24, 1971 only an experienced jumper knowing

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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 aiso 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, 7
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12/30/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
PROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SURICT: 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_bein
| furnished to Sacrauento for se in recontacting Pe

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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 TGP 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. 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

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jJadvised he had reviewed his records
relative to the name 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.

ladvised 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.

ladvised 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.

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further advised that the above paradutes
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 skyediving 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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Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Prope-+y gftauired as Evidence £
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Date

Tithe and Character of Case

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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 Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same

B e R T Pose men 4 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 D: "db. D

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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 Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same

BER Besement 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 foot nylon flat circular spread |
with padded cushon. The pilot Ghute 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." 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.d. 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 INVENTO RY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (lnitiat and-Date)

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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 beliéved 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 6
is maintained by the U.S. Parachute Association in Monterey, bIC
Californias The U.S. Parachute Association has supposedly
instituted a policy approximately two years ago wherein they
have on file photographs of all Licensed paradutists.

Although it is noted approxiiiately 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.
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Vig ___ AURTEL AIR MAIL —_ #
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) y Sub = Q_
FROM: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
60: Seattle
a Re Las Vegas airtel to Seat tie gated 12/3/71,
am Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71.
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Enclosed herewith for Seattle are peo copies
of FD-302 interview of |, two copies 5S
of interview of | Li/44//i, and two copies guB- pe7e
of FD~302 interview oF on 11/24/71, all oF Oe be
should have been enclosed Wit referenced Las Vegas airtel. '
In addition, enclosed 'Rre two copies of FD-~302
search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents
and also interview ¢ on 12/2/71, for Aompletion b6
of Seattle files. - ; ppc
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Guard, Reno Aisport, 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 len&th, Conacol type -ommercial mf

manufactured by the Pioneer Parachut< ~ampany. stated
that this parachute was in very ition and capable

of being operated at any time. also found a white

card located in a pocket on this para «tte, which indicated that
thls 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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on_11/26/71

Date dictated

by. SA DENNIS J, BARRY, JR.+ jd

11/26/71

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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, Ail 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.

1276771;

- Price-Piper, Inc., East 5829
Rutter, Spokane, Wash,
12/6/71;

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~ Western Aircraft Corporation,
South Field, Spokane, Wash,
12/6/71;

- Executives Aircraft, Spokane
International Airport, Spokane,
Wash, = 12/6/71;

- Iniand Parachute Loft, East 11327
- : 3lst Avenue, Spokane, Wash.
< 12/8/71;

- Spokane Sky Roamers Fhying Club,

— Phelps Field, Spokane, Wash, &

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REFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL DECEMBER FOURTEEN AND SEATTLE AIRTE.
DECEMBER EIGHT SEVENTYONE.
. UNITED STATES on
PARACHUTE. ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER
SIXTEEN LAST. ADVISED ARTICLE RE SUBJECT WITH AN ARTIST
CONCEPTION WOULD MOST PROBABLY APPEAR IN UNITED 'STATES
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out that the Seattle Division should resolve whether the
subject in this case was wearing a black or brown dress
suit. He aiso stated that whén the subject is found" ner"
Seattle Division should make sure that extreme caution

be used in preserving any, physical evidence. He advised

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SUBJECT: Unsub; NWA elt. 305,11/24/71 :
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DATE: 12/14/71 Re) UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER;
ORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE

TO: FBI, Seattle N

ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71; CAA - HLTACKING; EXTORTION

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. DECY *7 1971
All items Hsted above are contained in this package. A detailed FO] - SEATTLE
description of items will be found in Bureau communication dated 12 / 14 / Ti 2H ij
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12/13/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE URGENT
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO
FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TVENTY~FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.

RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTY-ONE, INDICATING
TWENTY-FOUR FCOT RiP STOCK PARACHUTE BEING FORWARDED TO FET
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 THH SEATTLE OFFICE,

AIRMAIL COPY SEATTLE.

1 ~ Las Vegas
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hited east of Washington on State. -y | ghis can.

oo eing about 3 miles. west Washington.) «-< -
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Seto 6 éedar. trees.in the front. A. quarter. mile. east: oF the, pain: house is.
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DALLAS (164191)
SACRAMENTO (164-55) IP
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-22) 1P

TORJAK

RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE DATED TUELVE THIRTEEN LAST AMD DALLAS
HITEL DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST.

FOR INFORMATION OF DALLAS AND SACRAMENTO, DAILY CONTACT HAS REEN
MALUTALMED UITH THE UeSs PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, CUSPAD, AND ARRAUGEMEN

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HAVE BEEN MADE TO HAVE COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UESUS AS WELL AS A
DESCRIPTIVE ARTICLE OF THE CRIME PUBLISHED I 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 FURRISHED THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE, SEATTLE HAS ALSO BEEU PUR RESHE

AN INDEX OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED CLUBS FOR THE STATES OF
CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, NEVADA, IDAHO AND ARIZOUA.

DALLAS COVER LEAD MENTIONED IN REFERENCED DALLAS SITEL AS
TO PARACHUTE SKY DIVER AND AFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, SITH REFFRENCE
TO SACPANENTO*S REQUEST TO OBTATM A COMPLETE MIMOCNSHIF LIST ut

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AND SKYDIVERS BELOKNS TO THE U. S» PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (uSPA)
BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTERREY, CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY
PUBLICATION. CALLED THE "PARACHUTIST",

IN ADDITION OF THE USPA,
FUBLISHES THE "SKYDIVER" MAGAZIVEs ADDRESS P,O. BOX FORTY-FOUR,

BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA.

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TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
CINCINNATE

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKT NG 5
EXTORTION. OG: SEATILE.

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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 TEMPERATURE
TWENTY DEGREES, FAHRENHEIT, GROUND TEMPERATURE FORTY-TWO DEGREES,
WEATHER SCATTERED CLOUDS TO FIFTEEN HUNDRED, BROKEN CLOUDS TO

THENTY-SEVEN HUNDRED, OVERCAST TO FIVE THOUSAND. GROUND VISIBILTY
SEVEN MILES AND RAIN SHOWERS. AREA CONSISTS OF MOUNTAINS, TIMBER,
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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 on

TODAY AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE. BID

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SAN FRANCISCO (164-228)
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) IP

NORJAK. OO: SEATTLE.

RE SACRAMENTO TELS, DEC. SEVEN AND TEN, LAST.

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"OFFICE ALONG WITH INFO RE PARACHUTE DROP ZONES AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA

" RE PARACHUTE CLUBS NOT AFFILIATED WITH USPA.

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FO ttle ee ing a a

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had Leen opened and abandoned on a Boeing #27 Northwest Orient
aixplane, at geno, Neyada, on the night of November 24, 19745.

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these men examined said parachute, and announced that prior

to its baving been raleased from its container by someone
pulling the xip cord, it was in opexstionazl conditian and
could iimvwe been utilized ior 2 parachute jump. They advised
that someone had cut the lines attaching ihe chute Livself to
the canvaz pack it was originally packed in. They alsa noted
that while the nylon chute iteeli was in good condition, two
of the 24 ayion tines attaching same to the canvam pack had
been cuk and rewowasd. Thay advised that this type of parachute
wan generally uset by sky jumpers inasmuch aw the pilot chute
had been removed aud resoval was noted on the inspection card
contained in a pocket of the cunvam pack. This card identizied
the parachute ag x 24 foot Ripstock type; DA-58-SI912 ag the
seris] nuaber; manufactured in October 1959; owned by the
Seattle Sky Sportz, Yeaaquakh, Washington., Thin card shorted
that the parachute had been inspected and repucked on Septender
19, TB7i, at Iamaquah, Washington, by Higger HE. $. COSSEY,
aiggers License Humber 1578036.

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said parachute was in operational condition pricr ta its release b7c
ixom ita canvas pack by the pulling of the xip cord warm contingent
mi the fact that so one had opened aad repackad said parachute
submequent to ita Laving been inapected and repacked by Higger
K,. &. COSSEY am aoted on tha inspection card racord contained
in the canvas pack at time of bin examination. ite adyimed that
ail riggers of parachutes are Jicensed and when they sign the
inspection card they are vertifying that said parachute ix packed
BO Re to be in « dife saying condition. Therefore, he im of the
opinion that whoever pulled the rip cord and released the chute
from ite canvas pack, then proceeded to cut the shroad lines froe

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305. : ,

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to Seattle, Washington, in the afternoon hours of November 24,
1971, a mate passenger on the flight, who was seated| |' b6
gave a note to Hostess| [showed b7C
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 hin.
The note further indicated that he had a bomb and wanted
$200,060.00. | | stated ske went back to the male
passenger seated | [with the note, at which time he
indicated that he was hijacking the plane and was net -
kidding. He added that he wanted "no funny stuff". He had
a black attache-type case in his lap, which case was partially

sat down alongside the individual in seat and
after lighting a cigarette for the passeuger, 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
&S 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 teruinals. The battery was described
a8 approximately eight inches Long-and about two aud one~halft
inches in diameter. She stuted that she had the inpression
upon: observing the contents of the attache case that it was

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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 intercon,
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 a113 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.

lrecalied that during the flight from
Portland to Seattle, all passengers were moved at least
three rows forward from where the hijacker was seated. She
stated that at one time he commented that "the bomb" he had

' Was electrically fused and he certainly hoped the crew would

not generate any electrical currents which would trigger it.
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 grudse" 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 frequentivy during her conversa-~

on with the hijacker he kept reminding her that the crew
should attempt "nothing funny" and cach time she assured him
that he would receive the full cooperation cf the crew.

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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
aiso 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 ail times. He also
instructed that the pickup rig which delivers the exit stairway

to the forward compartment of the aire:

immediately upon landing in order that

raft be avail

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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 truck was to be manned by only one f
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 tine | 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.
recalis 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. 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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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 hag 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. He opened the bag
and inspected the contents which jsaid she
observed was money packed in small packages with bank-type

. bands around each package. Having inspected the money in a
. cursory £ashicn, the hijacker stated that "it looked okay"

and then indicated tol |} that the crew could now
permit the pessengers to deplane. She atated that she called
the cdckpit 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 hy| 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. 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
ail the giris 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 lasxge parachute (back pack) first, stating that she
could only carry one parachute 'of this kind at a time. It
was after she brought thig first parachute into the aircraft

that he told her to lower all the window shades in_hig section

of the aircraft. After pulling down these shades,

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the two emailer parachute packs (chest packs) and gave
these to the hijacker. She made a last trip from the
@ircraft then to obtain another of the large parachute
packs (another back pack). All of the payrac! Ww
given to the hijacker and he was observed by
to be looking them over as she left them with him, She

- @lso recalled that at this time all hostesses and male crew

members were still aboard the aircraft.

At this point| jrecalls discussing
with the hijacker what the instructions were regarding .
future destination of the flight. Up.to this point he had

. refused to tell her 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 1t 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
Leet 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

that takeoff in that aircraft with the deor open and stairs

extended would be an impossibility, and it was finally agreed

stairs after the sircraft was airborne.

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The hijacker further indicated to |

that as sooh 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 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 reguired 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

| Peis _upset, concerning refueling) that he complained to
also that he had requested the money be delivered

to him in @ knapsack and instead it wes delivered in a cloth
bank-type bag, which displeased him. It was at this time that

one of the parachutes to rewrap

|recalls he stated that he would be forced to use

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 steted 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

' the hijacker requested that all

furnished tol | and
to be returned to him. In this
that he was a chain smoker. At

that it was at this time that

notes, including the one he had _

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connection she also recalled
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 parachutes

were coming from Hc Chord Air Force Base. The hijacker remarked

that it was about 20 minutes from Mc Chord to the Seattle ~

Tacoma Alrport. 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". [~___] b6
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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
aiternative Landing for refueling. When the crew responded
in the negative due te the distance 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 preceed to Reno,
Nevada,
| stated that upon takeoff from Seattle,
the hija cker 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

' regulay parachute straps. Her recollections in this regard
Were vague, but she stated she clearly recalled his removing

@ smajl jack Imife 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. . 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 hin.

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.

| surnished 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 periad

when he went to the lavatory.

She also commented that at no

time did he remove the dark glasses he was wearing and

Race
Sex
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Height
Weight
Build
Hair

Complexion
Characteristics

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Clothing

. consequently, she was unable to observe his eyes or eyebrows:

White

Male

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
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Date. December 3, 1971
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| _] provided the following
information:

On Novembor 25, i871, while vmpluyed as a stevardess
for Northuest Airlines , she flew on Flight 305 which originated
in Washington, D. C., arrived at Minneapolis, Minn., about

410 a.m., and she boarded shortly thereafter. She said the erew
for her flicht were Pilot: WILLIAN SCOTT.

—_ b Senior Stevardess

| B Stewardess] |, and C Stewardess

jJadvised 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, Hontana, then to
Missoula, Montana, then to Spokane, Washington, and Portland,
Oregon. She said that the aireraft 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 Portiand, |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 barricr strip and sit down next to the man in seat 18 E.
[. lappeared emotional in that she was trying to speak to
her, was moving her lips, but other than| | nf other words
came out.

picked up tho note lying at her feet and read it
which, to the bast of her recollection, is as follots:

"Miss, I am hijacking this plane. I have a bomb.
Sit next to me."

The aircraft lifted off the runway at 2:58 ana]
used the interphone to advise the pilot the ship was being

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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 land saw her writirig something on an en-~ b6

velope. After finished writing, she said to the_man next b7C

to her that she would take the note to the cockpit. 2d
if she wanted her to take the note and she said no,
» "Do you want me to stay here?" and the man replied, "yes."
took the note and entered the cockpit.

sat next to the man and shortly thereafter he b6
opened a black cheap appearing imitation leather attache case b7C
and showed her a device with eight red cylinders and a wire
running from the cylinders towards a large 6" x 8" x 2" in
diameter battery. The wire had a red plastic coating around it,
all with the exception of the last inch which was bare and which
the man held in between his fingers. He told her it was an
electronic device and suggested the aircraft radio be used as
little as possible. He said he didn't think radio :transmissions
would bother it, but wanted to let the crew know.

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. She later learned that the note which had b6
carried to the pilot contained a list of demands. He later told b7c
that he wanted $200,000 in circulated U. S, currency,. two
back and two front parachutes, and fuel trucks to meet the plane
when it-landed at Seattle. One of the specific demands that he
made was that the fuel truck is to come first and start fueling
the plane immediately. Everyone_in the plane was to remain in
their seat and he indicated that lwas to be a liaison and
the one to get the money. After fueling is'completed and the
money is aboard, he indicated that the passengers would be res
leased, and the last item to be brought aboard the aircraft would
be the chutes, and at that time only the crew members were to
be aboard and they must stay out of the isle and remain in their
seats.

During the flight from Portland to Seattle, she had
light conversation with the hijacker. For example, she asked
him where he was from and he became upset and said he didn't
want to answer that. She somehow brought up that they would be
going to Cuba and mentioned that personnel were advised-to warn
passengers against buying ahy Cuban rum or cigars because U. $8.
Customs would confiscate them when they returned to the United
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The hijacker laughed and said that they weren't going
to Cuba. but that she would like where they were going. He
asked her where she was from and she told him that she was
from Pennsylvania, but was living in Minneapolis, Minn. He
indicated that Minneapolis, Minn., was very nice country.

She asked him why he picked Northwest Airlines to
hijack and he laughed and said, "It's not because I have a
grudge against your airlines, itts just because I have a
grudge." He paused and said that the flight suited his time,
place, and plans. Other conversation centered around personal
habits such as smoking and he asked her if she did and she said
she used to but had quit and he offered her a cigarette which
she took and smoked. She asked if he wanted any food or drink
and he refused everything.

During the flight from Portland to Seattle, a male
customer started aft down the isle and she met him at ap-~
proximately Row 14 where she asked him what he wanted and he
indicated he was looking for a sports magazine. They went to
the aft section of the plane immediately behind the hijacker
where they looked and finally he accepted a New Yorker Magazine
and returned to his seat. After he was seated and[___] returned
to seat 18 D, next to the hijacker, he said, "If that is a Sky
Marshal I doen't want any more of that," and she reassured him
that it wasn't and further, that there were no sky marshals
on that flight.

A short while after that, the pilot called her and
asked her to determine from the hijacker if he wanted the pilot
to inform the passengers of the aituation, and the hijacker said,
"no." The pilot said that he would make up another excuse to
cover the extension of the flight way beyond the normal 36
minutes. It was at this point the hijacker instructed her to
tell the pilot that he wanted the note and envelope back that
he had given to the other stewardess, He also wanted the empty
matchbeok cover from which he had been iighting his cigarettes
and had thrown into the back pouch of the seat in front as she
said she would normally do with trash. She indicated that he
had another book of matches the cover of which was blue and
said,"Sky Chef." from which she had pulled matches to light his
cigarettes. He rotatned this book of matches.

The hijacker made a comment while the aircraft was
in a holding pattern north of the airport that it is 5:15 and
he is still waiting, and this is something that he had wanted
by 5 p.m. She called the pilot on the phone and he said that
they were waiting for the front pack chutes to arrive at the

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airport from Me Cord, The hijacker said, "He Cord is only
20 minutes from Tacoma; it doesn't take that long." She
called the cockpit back over the interphone and they said
that the chutes were en route and the cockpit requested per-
mission from the hijacker to start their deseent without the
chutes being present at the airvort. The hijacker said yes,
provided they don't have to wait for the chutes after the
fueling was completed. A few minutes lator, the pilot called
back on the interphone and advised the chutes were there
and he was foing down.

The flight landed at Seattle International Airport
at S:46 Pacific time. Prior to landing, the captain wanted
permission from the hijacker to park his aireraft away from the
terminal and the hijacker said okay. The pilot said he would
park the aireraft in a semi-lighted runway not being used and
this pleased the hijacker. While the aircraft was being taxied
to the area at which the aircraft would be parked, she asked
the hijacker's permission to move Live passengers away from
the immediate aren of his seat which he approved of and she did.

Scawardess Istood at Row 15 in the middle
of the isle tm be certain that no one came aft. When the air-
craft stopped, the pilet got permission from the hijacker to
let»the fuel trucks approach the plane and begin refueling. The
truck stairs cume to the front door and left by way of
the front door, wont to a car carrying the money, chutes, food,
maps, and vadio for cockpit communications. At this point, he
fot up with the attache case and headed towards the aft lavatory.
When she returned, he was back in his seat. She dragged a white
canvas money bag down the isle to where the hijacker was sitting
and placed it on seat 18 D next to him. He Looked through the
bag and said that it was alright for the passengers to get off
the plane. [____]vhoned the pilot and told him and he told the
passengers over the intercom system that thet could leyve the
aireraft.

After the passengers left, she asked if he wanted
her to ret other items and he said yes but wanted the other
erew members to remain seated. She first brought in the big
parachute und he told her to pull the window shades which she
did. She then went and brought back the small chutes and carried
them on the ship. Her next trip she sot the big chute and
placed it with the others on Row 18. At this point, she gave
him a paper sheet piving instructions on how to jump and he said
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he wouldn't rather have one of the cockpit crew get the chutes
and hé told her that they weren't that heavy and she wouldn't
have any trouble.

When she returned to the plane with the last chute,
she saw he had one chute cut open and nylon cords out and he
was cutting them with his pocket knife. He took the nylon
cord and wrapped it around the neck of the money bag numerous
times and then he wrapped it a few times from top to bottom,
and with the same piece made a loop like a handle at the top.
This nylon cord was pinkish in color. He appeared irritated
because they didn't give him a knapsack for the money which
he had initially requested, and after trying to put the money
in an unfolded parachute, he decided to leave it in the can-
vas bag,

She told him that they had crew meals and maps, and
requested permission to go get them. He said, "yes," and she
did, returning the items and taking a seat next to him.

He suid, "We're going to Mexico City, gear down,
flaps down, you can trim the flaps to 1s, you can stop any-
where in Mexico to refuel, but nowhere in'the United States.
The aft door must be open and the stairs to be down. The
altitude under 10,000 feet, they know they can't go over that.

Cabin lights out and everyone is to be forward of the first
el curtain." [_ ]related these instructions to the pilot. b6
[| came back to where the hijacker was seated and asked if bIC

she could get her purse and he said that she should come on
back, he wouldn't bite her. Then she asked if the stewardegsses
could get off and he said, "yes."

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was taking information for the hijacker from the pilot and BIC
she told the other stewardesses to go ahead and she would be
with them in a second and they went forward to the cockpit.

She told the hijacker that the plane couldn't take off with the
ladder down and he said in a low tone, 'Yes they can, but the
cockpit can put it down after they get airborne. She told him
that the stains had to be let down from the rear and at this
point he appeared disturbed because of the duration of time of
refueling and he told her to stay.

Just prier to take off, he became very excited be-
cause they had been on the ground over an hour and she related
this to the cockpit and they answered that they Had only 1500
pounds of fuel to be put on and this was about one quarter of
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She then told him it would be a few minutes longer while they
filed a flight plan and he said, "Never mind, they can do that
over the radio once we get up. Let's get the show on the road."

The cockpit called and told her to use the escape
rope to secure herself when they found out that she was soing
to lower the ladder once the aircraft is airborne. She related
this to the hijacker and he said, "no," he didn't want her to
gO up Front or them to come back. She asked if the second of-
ficer could shut the front door and he said yes. She opened
the aft door and locked it open and the pilot started the en-
gines and taxied towards the runway. During the taxi, she
said, "You know we have oxygen, arid he said, "Yes, I know where
it is,if Y need it I will pet it." She asked him to cut some
nylon' cord from the parachute for her to use as a safety line
when she opened the rear ladder and the hijacker said, "Never
mind," that he would do it. She showed him where the panel was
and the controljs and how to do it, and reminded him to be sure
to put the lad er up before they land or the aircraft would be
So damaped in" Yanding that it could not take off again. She
returned to seat 18 C, he to 18 E, the money was in 18 D, and
the bomb in 18 F. The plane took off and she held' her ears
because the noise was so loud from the engines. Approximately
four minutes after take off, he stood up, told her to go to
the cockpit and close the first class curtains, and for no one
to come out from behind the curtains. The lights were out in
the rear compartment and she went forward, faced the curtain,
and the last time she saw him he had a nylon cord tied around
his waist and was standing in the isle. Before she finished
securing the curtain, she pleaded with him to take the bomb

with him and he said he would take it with him or disarm it
before he leaves.

After securing the curtain, she entered the cockpit
and:+approximately ten minutes after that, one of the officers re~
ceived an intexyphone call from the hijacker advising that he
could not get the rear stairs down, The pilot informed him
that he would level the craft off and reduce the air speed.

She recalls that a short time after that, she observed the red
indicator light so on the second officer's panel indicating

that the stairs had been lowered and approximately five minutes
after the" first call, one of the officers received another call

from the hijacker which was the last communication that anyone
inthe plane had with the hijacker.

Before descending at Reno, Nev., she called re~
peatediy over the intercom system to the hijacker to cooperate,
that the aircraft must land. The last message was, "Sir, we
are going to land now, please put up the stairs. We are going
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we may not be able to take off after we've landed." The pilot
landed the aircraft and parked it away from the terminal. She
and the pilot entered the cabin and he cailed to the hijacker

a number of times to cooperate and asked for instructions. When
they received no answer, they went behind the curtain. She went
to the pally, did not see the man, and sitnultaneously flipped on
all of the cabin lighte and there was né one there. The captain
and her ran to the rear of the ship and they looked for the bomb.
She looked in the aft lavatory and cheeked the oxygen bussels,
then began crawling up the isle looking under seats for the
bomb. While she was doing this, the first officer was coming
down the isle from the cockpit on his knees with a flashlight
looking under the seats for the bomb. After a few minutes, the
co-pilot told her to get off of the ship which she did. She
walked two blue lights down the taxiway away from the aircraft,
It was dark. She recalls that upon entering the aft section of
the ship. she observed the one chute that had been cut open and
another chute, One was on Row 17, the other on Row 18, both
Left side of ship. ,

She said that about five minutes after she left the
aircraft, three cars came to the nose of the plane.

|deseribed the hijacker as follows: —

Sex Male

Race White

Age WYRE

Height 6

Weight 180-190 pounds

Complexion Medium to dark

Build Medium

Hair Dark, flat, straight,
sideburns narrow, mid ear

Eyes Not observed

Characteristicas Wore sunglasses, dark
plastic wrap-around
frames.

The man impressed her as being an executive by his
dress, special mannerisms, and consideration that he exhibited
for her while he was on the aircraft.

The only time she can recall ahy' actual threat to
her life was during the flight from Portland to Seattle he
mentioned to her to impress upon everybody that the device
he had he would use, that he would not be taken off of the plane.
She could not detect an accent in his voice.

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Clothing Dark bréwn: suit. possibly with

a thin black stripe, brown socks,
brown ankle length pebble grain
shoes, not tie type shoes.

She did not have recollection of any rings or
unusual facial sears, marks, or tattoos.

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SUBJECT: UNSUB; GC

HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ATRLINES

FLIGHT 305

11/24/71 -

CAA - HIJACKING

EXTORTION

Under separate cover Las Vegas is forwarding
directly from the Reno Resident Agency one Pioneer
Parachute, 26 feet, Ripstop Conical, type 226 manufactured
September, 1957,

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VARYING DEGREES OF PROFICIENCY, BEAR DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
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Northwest Airlines

Flight Number 305

Portland to Seattle

11/24/71 .

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION ~
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Re Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 11/29/71, '

Enclosed for Seattle is membership list of "POPS",

over~forty parachutist group. Also enclosed are copies of

membership cards and where appropriate, the information

appearing on the rear of these membership cards of the "POPS" |
- organization,

Review of these cards left to discretion of 00

and may be of value in developing suspect or individuals who
may be able to furnish information on UNSUB,

interview with "pops"

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He advised that "POPS" is a worldwide soctety
whose membership numbers 576 members. To qualify for "7
membership in this organization you must be an active
parachutist and have reached the age of 40,

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are members of this society and it is well known in _
parachutist circles, The group does not have a magazine
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for the society int "The Parachutist'| a magazine which the
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society and which carries in some instances other background
'information an the individual members, -
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_ he has read concerning this hijacking that the hijacker was . . PIC
an experienced parachutist and appeared to know exactly a
. what he was doing, and he stated that if this was the case
and the UNSUB was still active in parachuting and was over
. 40, that there was a possibility that UNSUB ald be a member
08 "POPS", a,
J - Composite drawing of UNSUB was exhibited to z b6
"however, he indicated he could not identify UNSUB or furnish | bic

. any logical suspects concerning this matter, He indicated
that "POPS" would be having a meet where numerous meubers

ould be_gettine together inthe near future and
7 if he developes any ~

Information, he would contact the FR,

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2:43P% URGENT 19/7/71 VAB
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)

SAN FRANCISCO (164-22%)
FROM SEATTLE (164-91)

TNSU33 AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIPLIWES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TYENTYFOUR LAST, CAA-HIJACKIEG 5.

EXTOPTION, OQ: SEATTLE.

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ASSOCIATION, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT APTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN
THEIR MAGAZINE AUOTE PARACHUTIST UNOUOTE FOR JANUARY ISSUE. ARTICLE
"OULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSO-
CIATION RY DECEMBER THELVE NEXT.

RUREAW AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE FOLLOWING NOTICE PIme-
LISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF QUOTE PARACHITIST UMAUOTE.

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SNCLOSED IS AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER "HO "Xe
TORTTD TO HUMORED THOUSAND POLLARS FROM NORTHWEST AIPLINTS QO"
MOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. THIS MAN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOMS:

RACK "HITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT, FIVE FLT Tem

INCHES TO SIX FEET, "EIGHT OME HUNDRED SEVENTY TO OME HUNDRED
EIGHTY POUNDS, BIILN AVERAGE TO WELL BIILT, COMPLEXIO™ OLIVE, LATIN
APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTHs HAIR DARK BROWN OP BLACK, NORMAL STYLE,
PAPTEND ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBUPMS, LOW EAR LEVELs SYFS
POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PAPT OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, "pap
APOUND SUNGLASSES "ITH DARK RIMS. VOICE Low, SPOKE INTELLICTNTLY,
"O- PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE UNITED
STATES. CHARACTERISTIC HEAVY SMOKE? OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGAR-

ETTES. WEARING APPAREL BLACK OP SROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT, MARROM
PLACK TIE: BLACK DRESS SUIT; RLACK RAIN DASH TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK
TOP COAT$ DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE: CARRIED PAPER RAG FOUR
INCHES 8Y TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES$ BROWN SHOES,

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Dote of transcription 12/7/ 71

|a stewardess aboard
Northwest Airlines Flight #305, provided the following
information:

On November 24, 1971,| stated that the
individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight #305, a
Boeing 727, initially boarded the aircraft in Portland,
Oregon, and at the time he boarded the aircraft he was
earrying a briefease which measured about 12 inches by 18
inches and was dark brown or Hack in color. She stated
that the hijacker hanged another stewardess on board the
flight by the name of a ransom note demanding
$200,000 j sh. | __|believes that the note was
handed to | | very shortly after takeoff from Portland.
She advised that the hijacker's demands were communicated
to the Captain of the aircraft vig (the_airerafi's intercom
system by another stewardess named

stated that the note which the hijacker
handed to stated that the hijacker had a bomb in the
briefease That he was carrying and that he wanted $200,600
and absolutely no trickery or he would_explode the bomb that
he had in his briefcase. In addition,| ladvised
that the hijacker requested four parachutes. After these
demands were stated, the stewardess named went to
the cockpit of the aircraft to advise the captain of the
situation and remained in the cockpit wmtil just before
landing in Seattle. Meanwhile the hijacker remained in his
seat and had another stewardess by the name of | |
next to him.

stated that the hijacker wanted the
stewardess named | to go to get off the plane in Seattle
and to get the money that he demanded and then after she got
the money, she was to go off the aircraft again to get the
four parachutes that he demanded. In addition to the para-
chutes and the money the hijacker also requested four crew
meals. | | advised that [____|had told her that the
hijacker wanted to go to Mexico and was very concerned
throughout the flight about sky marshals being on board the

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aircraft. She stated that the hijacker made his demands known
in this order:

-1) He wanted the money first

2) He wanted the people off the aireraft
after the money was on board

3) He wanted parachutes and four crew meals

4} He wanted the plane completely re-fueled

5) He wanted maps

|could not remember what kind of maps the
hijacker had requested.

During the flight, | Jadvised that the
hijacker wanted continued re~assurance that nothing was going
to go wrong. 1 Janded and the passengers
dis~embarked, was on the telephone relaying the

hijacker'ts demands to the captain of the aircraft.

Stated that the hijacker was good~
natured during the flight.

The hijacker then informed |to tell the
desses and crew to remain on board. At this point,
sated that the pilots of the aircraft wanted the

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stewardesses to leave the parts L [stated tha had
successfully left the aircraft, stated that the
pilots had planned to get off the plane by jumping out through
the cockpit. However, none of them did deplane because the

hijacker could see them and they feared that he would set off
the bomb that he had in his briefcase.

Then | ] went to the back of the plane and
asked the hijacker {i the stewardesses could go_and he said
'Whatever you girls would like." Then she andt
another stewardess on board left the aircraft.

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described the hijacker as a male
Caucasian, Olive complexion, age 38 to 45, 6* 1", 170 to 175
pounds, slim build, black hair, wavy, short and trimned in the
back. He wore no hat, and wore dark sunglasses with plastic
frames which Looked Like prescription sunglasses. He wore a
black trench-coat, white shirt and tie, and dark slacks. He
wore no gloves and was soft-spoken and had no accent. He had
no visible scars or marks.

| advised that the briefcase which the
hijacker carried on board with hin was in the window seat next
to him and ¢ itting in the middle seat with the
stewardess, on his left. She stated that he had
his right hand anside the briefcase at all times. At one point

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during the hijacking | |noticed that one of the
parachutes that had been brought on board had been unpacked
and she asked the hijacker if he had taken the parachute
apart and he replied Yas.

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TO * SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 42/3/71
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Dan Cooper Son Paswenures
NORTHWEST AIRLINES ne a
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING ;
EXTORTION
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rear stairway flying at 10,000 feet through clouds at about
178 knots:.on IFR Flight, what would be the conditions that
would exist as soon as the cabin was depressurized?

A. As soon as the hatch. was cracked, there would
be depression matters of the aircraft. The Lowering of the
stairwell would create a effect on the entire aircraft
because the air flow is disrupted here which would naturally
effect the aircraft.:

Q. This would have no material effect on the jumper
physiologically at this altitude?

A. No, not at 10,000 feet,

Q. This would be a very practical altitude in

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Q. Would this be an ideal type aircraft from aut
which to make a daylight or night Jump?

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Q. Given the consitions at night time with
clouds below to about 7,000 feet and partial clouds
and intermittent clouds taken to a ceiling about 4,000
feet, would this present any problems to a jumper?

A. There again we're dealing with variables.
If aman knew what altitude at the time he was leaving
the aircraft, there are two ways to determine his altitude
on opening: .

1. From the second hand on a wristwatch;
2. A wrist type altimeter.

Q. Making this jump, what would be practical
for the man to do? To open the chute immediately or to
wait until he had a view of the ground?

A. I would wait at least ten seconds before
pulling. This way I am not only clear of the aircraft,
but I am also out of visual sight of the aircraft or any ;
not knowing where the ground is,is a problem because of the
peaks in the area. The above procedure would be in effect
if I was not in familiar territory. Another advantage of
an early chute opening would be for the jumper to select
the best drop zone possible.

In unfamiliar territory and wherein a light might
be observed, would give the jumper not only an idea of his
altitude but an opportunity for steering himself toward

Aa suitable drop zone.

In chuting in familiar territory, this type of
dropp would be rather "simple to an experienced jumper"
This would allow the jumper to "free-fall" for the full

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40 second delay time. This would put him at approximately
2,000 feet altitute when the chute opens which still gives
him another three minutes to the ground.

Soo ee ~Footvear for an _-expe: ie Ww ' mA

Jumping into a heavily wooded area is also
relatively simple.

Jumping into water is even more simple for an
experienced jumper,

O. If the wind velocity at 10,000 feet was 25
knots and the ground level five knots, roughly how far
could he travel?

A. He would be in the saddle for ten minutes.
On a clear and pull situation (immediate opening of the
chute), he could go five miles on the wind line or wind
adirection; and a normal delayed opening maximum Gistance
with a five knot wind would be two or three thousand feet.
Even with a non-steerable chute, by taking hold of the
risers and facing into the wind and making an almost direct
descent which would also produce a very soft landing
equivalent to stepping off a chair.

Q. Would the spped of the plane at 178 knots
present any problem?

A. No, not for a jumper.
®. Based on the information we have discussed,

here, does this jump present any problem to an experienced
jumper?

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A. None whatsoever.

Q. Do you think this man made this type of jump
before. )

A. I would say he has made some high altitude
jumps before. The mere fact that the jumper requested
15 degree flaps and gear down to increase drag would also
indicate the jumper was an experienced high altitude
parachutist. .

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Q. In a free-fall from 10,000 feet to approximately
2,000 feet, what would be his rate of speed at rip cord
pull?

A. 120 miles per hour which is normal free-fall

ee Te _terminal--speed within the atmosphere~ because ~ he -speed - == ae
_ ~ increasés Upon the, increase of altitude.

Q. What would the possibility be of the jumper
suffering ankle or leg injuries in wearing oxford street
shoes? .

A. No more than if he had jump boots on. It

shouldn't create any problem. | —_

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Prom the information furnished regarding the above
situation, it is my opinion that this jumper was experienced
and I would say having at least 150 jumps.

Q. What would your quess be as to the number
of jumpers in the country that could pull this type of
jump off?

"A. At least 1000 pecple.

In the "Parachutist" put out by the U. S,. Parachute
Association, there are listed the names and state from which
they are from for every individual which has obtained a
license, whether it is Class Ay B, C, D, or fi.

A Glass C jumper could have-made the above jump.
There are currently 7192 licensed Class C jumpers-to Say
nothing of Class D or I.

As of this month, there are 3094 Class D jumpers.
Class I is not given.
The above figures do not include military personnel

that have done high altitude free-fall jumps. There is no way
to determine how many jumpers would be in that category.

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The only time lapse necessary from departure of the
aircraft to the opening of the chute is that time needed to
stabilize the body and this is determined by each jumpers
capabilities.

~~ any problem to this person?

A. It wouldn't bother me. I would certainly
| check it over as would any experienced jumper.

| Q. This would take less than ten minutes?
A. Yes.

QO. Could an average Forest Service Smoke Jumper
pull off this job?

A. I doubt it. Bearing in mind smoke jumpers are
for the most part all static line jumpers as is military,
and unless they're doing some skydiving on the side.

In all likelihood, the smoke jumper could be

eliminated.
Qo. [| would you discuss the age factor of a man on
45 to 50 in parachute jumping? How many are active?

Bros 4p > Somes

A. Very few.

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However, high altitude jumpers in that age
group would be extremely limited. These would be officials
of jump clubs or parachute governing bodies and/or instructors.

Q. Bringing the ase gcetor into this, would that

change your estimate of the with. which this jump - 4
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physical condition to pull off a jump if you know what you're .
doing. 'i

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Q. Could you estimate how many residents in

the State of Washington or Oregon could have pviled this
off?

A. No.

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Re Seattle teletypa, 11/23/71; San Francisco tel,
11/29/71; and San Francisco tel, 12/1/71.

In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office,
one copy ef the affiliated clubs of the U.S. Parachutists
Association (USPA} is anclosed for the Bureau and Seattle Office,
In addition, there is also enclosed for the Seattle Office an
index of the members of the affiliated clubs of this association
for the states of California, Washington, Sregon, Idaho, Nevada,
and Arigona. 'There is also enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle
one copy of the transeription of communications dealing with the
control of aircraft NW305 on 25 November, 1971. his transcription
was furnished by Federal Aviation Administration, Premont, Cali~
fornia. One copy of this transcrirtion was delivered to Agents
in the Sacramento Office with a map of the route of this aircraft
on L2/1/71. A copy of this map is also enclosed for the informa~
tion of Seattle Office.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

12/6/71

Date of transcripiion

EARL J. COSSEY, 349 North 10lst, Seattle,
advised that the pilot chutes on both of the back
pack parachutes which were furnished to the hijacker
on 11/24/71, were white in color. He stated that
also the back pack chute which was missing from the
aircraft upon its arrival at Reno, Nevada, was white
in color.

Concerning the chest pack parachutes, he

stated that these parachutésS~are hand deployed and
ao _not ot_contain pilot—chutes.._The chest pack chute
which Was Sewn up as a practice chute and which was
missing from the airplane was aiso white in color.

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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST$ CAA ~-
HIJACKINGs EXTORTION, O0:SE.

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A CHECK WITH METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, WDC, DISCLOSED
THAT SOMETIME BETWEEN ONE OCLOCK A.M. AND EIGHT OCLCOK AuMe,y |

DECEMBER ONE LAST, SUITE| WAS BURGLARIZED AND —

THREE ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLS AND TEN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS
WERE TAKEN FROM WALLET WHICH WAS THE PROPERTY OF CAMPBELL
"We. POWELL, WHITE. MALE, DATE OF BIRTH JUNE FOUR, NINETEEN
NINETEEN, RESIDING FIVE ZERO TWO NINE WHEELER STREET, FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE EIGHT ONE SEVEN)
EIGHT THREE FOUR DASH THREE SEVEN TWO THREE. POWELL'S
EMPLOYMENT IS LISTED ON POLICE REPORT AS "SALES AND

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SEARCH OF SUITE BY BUREAU AGENT REVEALED on

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

NUMBEROUS WDC NEWSPAPERS FROM- WHICH HEADLINES AND
OTHER LARGE PRINT HAVE BEEN CLIPPED, SUCH AS, FOOD
ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC. .

FOUR EMPTY BOTTLES WHICH APPARENTLY CONTAINED VARIOUS
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NOVEMBER. TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, °°

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VIEWED. AT RESIDENCE IN

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IN DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) ms 12/2/71

ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; ce feyl pbwek

NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, petstt
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CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE

An individual named |

_Washington, telephoned on 12/1/71. He said that
| ltwo parachutes to Northwest Airlines which they

in turn, had placed on board and one of these, the back pack

shute, had been recovered by our Las Vegas office when the
plane landed in Reno. He said this chute had a "pioneer

harness" of a type which was no longer made and |

but this would not be the same.

I told him that these chutes were being maintained
as possible evidence at this point and I did not see how they

[new Chutes

could be returned to|

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Was received we would discuss it with the USA and give him an

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UNSIB; "NORTHWEST AIRLISES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE-
ATTLE, MOVEMBER THENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTOR-

TION. OO SEATTLE.

RSURTEL THIRTIETH INST.

RESPONSES TO SUESTIONS ARE:

le THERE IS NO SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AS TO WHAT PREVIOUS EXPEPR-
TENCE UNSUB HAS AS PARACHUTE JUMPER.

2e AND 3. UNSUB REQUESTED AND WAS FURNISHED THO BACK PACK AND
TwO CHEST PACK PARACHIITES. BACK PACK USED DESCRIBED AS STANDARD 58
SIX PAREN NAVY BACK PACK SIX END PAREN CONTAINER AND HARNESS.
STANDARD LENGTH SHROUD LINES, CANOPY IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON FLAT

CIPCULAR NOT MODIFIED PAREN NO STEERABLE HOLES END PAREN, PARACHUTE
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MATERIAL DESCRIBED AS ONE POINT OME OUNCES. PARACHUTE RIGGER "WHO

PACKED CHUTE STATES CONTAINER NORMALLY HAS TVENTYSIX FOOT CHUTE,
HOWEVER, HE PACKED TWENTYEIGHT FOOT CHUTE IN CONTAINER BACK PACK,
DID NOT HAVE TYPE HARNESS AND NECESSARY GFAP TO ATTACH CHEST PACK.
CHEST Pack TAKEN BY LUNSUB WAS INOPERABLE DIIMMY TRAINING PARACHUTE,

4. UNSUB ESTIMATED TO BE IN MID FORTY'S, FIVE FEET TEN TO SIX
FEET, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDPED EIGHTY POUNDS.

3« UNSUB BELIEVED TO HAVE CARRIED A SMALL ATTACHE CASE.
WEIGHT OF MONEY GIVEN TO HIM AND BAG WAS NINETEEN POUNDS,

6. GROUND WINDS WERE IN VICINITY OF THIRTY MILES SOUTHYEST,

7. UNSUB IS BELIEVED TO HAVE JUMPED AROUND EIGHT Ter Pm

S$. ESTIMATE GROUND WIN TEN TO FIFTEEN KNOTS FROM THE WEST. "
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PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 y TEA ?

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

For record purposes, I called SAC WHALEY at Albuquerque

on 11/29/71, and told him I understood that there was a
research project at Hobloman Air Force.Base in New Mexico
dealing with the effect on a body of high altitude parachuting
and the effect of low temperatures on a body in case a jump

Was made. I asked him to see if he could contact the

person responsible for the survey to give us some notions about
what effect this would have on the man making this jump.

I told him that the weather was clear to 1500 feet,
broken clouds to 5,000, solid above, and that the jump was
possibly made around 7,000 to 10,000 ft. at a time when the
"total average temperature" was minus 7 degrees.

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by the U.S. Parachute Association, P.O. Box 109, Monterey,
California. The license has a photograph of the individual;
however, he does not believe that the association maintains
these photos although they do maintain descriptions.

2. Northwest people have discussed this jump with a
pilot who has made 500 parachute jumps, including two at
night. He said that with a lighted target, a man could
come within 1000 feet of the target from the height that they
were flying on the night in question, and that you could
guide yourself as much as 45 degrees in either direction with
a plain survival type parachute, if you had the knowledge.

: 3. He stated that theyhave been passing information
on to us based on the "pressure bump" indicating that the

man had jumped north of Portland. He said it was entirely
possible that the man did not jump wheh this "pressure bump"

_ took place. It was entirely possible that he sat on the

end of the stairs to check out his reference points before
he jumped. If he did this for even a short time, he could
have easily landed across the river in Oregon.

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in Sea ye instance case in a place that they might he

needed. | said for instance they are equipped with

communications facilities to maintain contact with the

Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue truck and could if needed,

jump anywhere that we might need them with regard to instant
case.

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asked on November 27 to accomplish this immediately and
had just finished talking to them and they were going to
get it done.
SA| then wanted to know if the Bureau —_
could say positively that one of the parachutes was

inoperable. I told him there was no doubt about it, but
if he wanted a piece of paper on it I would prepare one.

I told him we were contiming ground search but
the weather made it impossible to fly down there today.

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| Dallas, Texas,

telephpane | | telephonically contacted this office
to offer his expert knowledge of |
qualified himself as being |
in the Dallas, having been actively invalved in]

T ETT LEAT,

advised that the U.S, Parachuting Association,
Monterey, California, licenses all parachutists in the

rountry. The USPA also maintains current files on all
members. ALso headquartered with USPA is Parachutist Over
HRorty Society, POPS, an elitist groyp of "jumpers 40 years
pnd older, Located in Los Angeles, California, is Latin
Bky-divers, and organization comprised exclusively of

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parachuting from the plane,[ oJ indicated that "the™™—"—""™"
unsub would have to of been an expert in the sport of
sky-diving, Jumping with an unkmweau unfamiliar chute, [__]
advised that the unsub would have to readjust the straps
fit his personal needs, Not jumping with the aid of an
altiméter would also require expert knowledge of sky~diving;
jumping in street shoes requires expertise in sky-~diving; $
high £lying level of plane indicates expert ability.

further advised that it is his belief that all
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OO: SE.

AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED IN AREA WHERE HIJACKER
BELIEVED TO HAVE LEFT PLANE, UTILIZING TWO ARMY HELICOPTERS
FROM GRAY FIELD; ONE WEYERHAUSER COMPANY HELICOPTER AND ONE
BONNEVILLE POWER ADM., HELICOPTER. FOR PURPOSE OF SEARCH,
AREA WAS DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS AND DUE TO WEATHER
CONDITIONS, ONLY THREE WERE COVERED TODAY, SEARCH WAS

NEGATIVE. A LIMITED GROUND SEARCH ALSO CONDUCTED WHICH WAS

NEGATIVE, EXCEPT FOR: Ermey NORTHEAST
QUADRANT OF THE SEARCH AREA, WHERE TWO INDIVIDUALS MADE
COMMENTS CONCERNING A LOW FLYING AIRPLANE AT THE PERTINENT

TIME, BUT SAW NOTHING DROPPING FROM PLANE.

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NOSE. PHOTO oF[ _] BEING DISPLAYED TO OTHER WITNESSES.

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ANALYSIS OF FLIGHT PATH OF AIRPLANE, UPON LEAVING

SEATTLE, FLIGHT LOGS PROVIDED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS, WOULD SUGGEST THAT UNSUB IN AIRPLANE
AS LATE AS TIME PLANE PASSED OVER CAMP,WASHINGTON, AT EIGHT
ZERO FIVE PM. SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES REFLECT OSCILLATION
ENZGABIN AT EIGHT TEN PM, AT WHICH TIME PLANE IN AREA
APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MILES SOUTHWEST BY WEST

FROM LAKE MERWIN DAM, WASHINGTON. PARACHUTE EXPERTS ADVISE
THAT PARACHUTES LEAVING PLANE AT THAT POINT WOULD DRIFT
APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF MILES EAST, THEREFORE SEARCH
IN THIS AREA BEING INTENSIFIED' AM OF TWENTYSEVEN INSTANT
VIA HELICOPTERS AND GROUND SEARCH. HELICOPTER SEARCH

BEING MADE CONTINGENT UPON WEATHER PERMITTING. UPON

RECEIPT OF ARTISTS CONCEPTION, INTEND TO GIVE WIDE

DISSEMINATION TO PRESS, CONTACTS WILL BE MADE WITH AIRPORTS,

FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACRUTE CLUBS IN BROAD GENERAL VICINITY.

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'Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE pate: Nov. 26, 1971,

FRom : SA CHAKLES E, FARRELL

supject: UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIKLINES FLIGHT #305,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTOKTION,
00: SEATTLE

At 12:21 A.M. a Mr. CLOSSY, Associated Press, Seatile,
talked to SAC (and earlier to SA FARRELL) inquirying about a
"new story" that one of the chutes given the unsub"would not
even open, even if he tried." CLOSSY said he got his irformation
from EARL COSSY who packed the chutes, He said something to
the effect the chute was for demonstration on land only and
not for bailing out,

The reported apparently talked to COSSY late afternoon
or might of Nov. 25, 1971, We had tried all day (up to 3:30 P.M
to reach him at his home $U3-0475 or Sky Sports, Issaquah
Airfield EX2-3050,.

LEAD Seattle

Contact COSSY for full particulars on these chutes,
Did he pack all four?

Try for some identifying number so we can eléminate
these we found at Reno,
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EARL J. COSSEY, 349 North 10lst, Seattle, telephone
SU3-0475, appeared at the Seattle Office at which time he

furnished the following information:

He is a master parachute rigger and jump instructor
at Seattle Sky Sports, Issaquah, Washington, telephone
EX2-3050.

In May, 1971,| | Washington,

jneeded two parachutes. COSSEY
packed two parachutes which were furnished to on
or about May[__]1971. He described these parachutes as
back packs, commonly referred to as "emergency" parachutes.
He also packed:.the two chest pack parachutes which were
furnished to Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971.

The two parachutes recovered from the Northwest
Airlines flight 305 at Reno, Nevada, on November 24, 1971,
were described in detail to Mr. COSSEY at which time he
described the missing back pack parachute as having a sage
green nylon container, model NB6 (Navy Back pack 6) with
sage green nylon harness, which harness has no "D" rings
to mount a chest pack. The parachute is a 28 foot nylon
white flat circular with a specially fitted foam padded
cushion. The pilot chute is also white.

Mr. COSSE¥Y said that the missing chest pack para-
chute is a ground training pack dummied up to look like a
good one. He said that by.*dummied up" he means that tie
downs were attached to the container. This chest pack
was devised by COSSEY to teach trainees while hung in a
harness how to open the chest pack in the event of an
emergency. The folds of the parachute are sewen together
to preclude the parachute opening in the training room.
Mr. COSSEY said that the back packs furnished the hijacker

'did not have the necessary hooks on the harness to attach

a chest pack.

Mr. COSSEY said that if the hijacker opened one
of the chest packs on the airplane he probably would
remove the parachute and put the money in the chest pack

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when the parachute opened. Mr. COSSEY said it would
be quite possible to parachute from a 727 jet if the jet
'was below 10,000 feet and flying at a very slow rate of
speed. The person jumping from the plane would have to
free fall to earth for several thousand feet to slow
himself down and get himself in position for the back
pack te open. Even an experienced parachutist would
experience considerable shock from the chute opening,
'however, this would cause little or no personal injury.
He said that anyone who had six or seven practice jumps
could accomplish this as the first five jumps would be
on a static line and the subsequent jumps would be free
fall,

He said that jumping at night materially increases
the chance of injury and in this case he would consider
the parachutists chances of not being injured as "nill.""
Mr. COSSEY said the back pack used by the hijacker is
non-steerable and he would have no chance of slowing down
or picking the spot on which to land. Also at night he
would be unable to gauge his distance to the ground which
would result in a much harder impact. It was his opinian
the skyjacker would suffer severe ankle and or leg injuries
from this 'jump.

Mr. COSSEY said that the fact the hijacker wore
street shoes would also increase the chance that he would
'tbe injured on landing as the,most experienced jumpers
wear jump boots or some rigid ankle support.

Mr. COSSEY expressed the opinion that the pilot
of the jet would notice some oscillation when the hijacker
departed the rear of the aircraft.

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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

MPagS "SE PLAIN

6:22 PM URGENT 11726/71 JIT
TO DIRECTOR . mS .
Las vegas
MINNEAPOLIS. |
PORTLAND os

 UNSUB$ NORTHWEST AIRLINES LIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,

NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION, OO:SEATTILE.:* '

EARL J. COSSEY, MASTER PARACHUTE RIGGER, AND JUMP
INSTRUCTOR, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. STATES HE PACKED THREE

; PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, ~ AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION,

HAS: DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK. IS A MODEL NB SIX
NAVY 'BACK PACK SIX). CONTAINER Is SAGE-GREEN, NYLON, |
AND 'PARACHUTE. IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON. WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAR
(WON STEERABLE). BACK PACK EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM . |
CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEW NYLON HARNESS WITK NO. "D" RINGS

'

10 MOUNT CHEST PACK. | |
GOSSEY STATES CHEST PACK USED BY SUBJECT IS DUMMY

TRAINING RIG, WHICH IS INOPERABLE. COSSEY SPECULATES SUBJECT,
USED: CHEST PACK FOR MONEY|! a -

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| COSSEY STATES NIGHT JUMPING VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN
TERRAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT POSSIBILITY SUBJECT SUFFERED |
"ANKLE AND/OR LEG INJURIES ON LANDING AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTROL .-
RATE OF DESCENT OR JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT, ALSO, IF WEARING STREET

SHOES , POSSIBILITY oF INJURY GREATER.

"END: SO . | - . - ey

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RGG5 SE PLAIN

19:21 AM URGENT {1-29-71
TO DIRECTOR

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH
HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OO: SEATTLE.

REBUCALL TODAY.
LAS VEGAS NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER
TWENTYSIX LAST, TRANSMITTED ELEVEN FIFTYTWO P.M., REVEALS THAT

THREE ZERO FIVE ON LANDANG IN RENO, NEVADA. EXAMINATION OF BACK

ONE CHEST PACK AND ONEJBACK [PACK PARACHUTE FOUND IN FLIGHT

PACK PARACHUTE BY MILZTARY EXPERT REVEALED IT WAS IN USABLE
CONDITION AND

Ocowrrere php OPERABLE IN ALL veraris. Gist
—— ee .
HT PINK, ORANGE COLOR, DETE 2D BY MILITARY

PARACHUTE OF BR

EXPERTS TO BE IN OPERABLE CONDITIO OWEVER, IT WAS OPENED

WITH THE MROUGE CHUTEMISSING JN THE AIRPLANE.

—"

EARL J. COSSEY, ER PARACHUTE RIGGER AND CHIEF RIGGER
FOR SEATTLE SKY SPORTS, ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT HE

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PERSONALLY RIGGED A CHEST PACK PARACHUTE WHICH WAS USED FOR
TRAINING PURPOSES, SEWING THE PARACHUTE PACK UP IN SUCH A WAY
THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AS A PARACHUTE.

THIS PARTICULAR PARACHUTE, ACCORDING TO COSSEY, IS ONE OF
THE TWO CHEST PACK PARACHUTES THAT WERE DELIVERED TO THE
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL FOR DELIVERY TO THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FOR DELIVERY TO THE HIJACKER.

SINCE FOUR PARACHUTES WERE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER, TWO
CHEST PACKS, TWO BACK PACKS, AND SINCE ONE CHEST PACK AND ONE

oes ee ny A a eR a a a aa el ee — Y

BACK PACK CHUTE WERE FOUND IN THE PLANE, IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE

ONE CHEST PACK CHUTE MISSING WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BEEN USED BY THE

HIJACKER. THE SECOND BACK PACK CHUTE PROVIDED THE HIJACKER WAS

OPERABLE.

END

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT .

Memorandum
TO > FILE (164-81) DATE: 11/26/71
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE

SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE

On 11/26/71 SAC CAMPBELL from Las Vegas, advised
that when they entered the airplane there was an open para-
chute in the plane, draped over one of the seats in the
vicinity where the hijacker was located, which parachute .

Examination of this parachute reveals there was no
dreuge chute on it. ESD
er reiterate

The stewardess on the plane when interviéwed
said that the hijacker was upset when the money was not
delivered in a knapsack. As a result she saw him wrap this
money in some white material.

SAC CAMPBELL speculates that the money was wrapped in the
drouge chute. He advised that the second parachute in the plane
is a backpack, which has never been opened. It iS pink and
it is being taken to the National Guard in Reno "at once to
see if it is in workable condition. ) fy

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

'SAC, SEATTLE ] _ DATE: November .25, 1971

FROM : SA REESE H. CHIPMAN

SUBJECT: UNSUB: NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, 1971.

CASK ~ HIJACKING ; EXTORTION.

The following investigation was conducted by SA CHIPMAN to
identify and obtain descriptive data concerning the twe back pack
chutes which were delivered to the hijacker:
b6

At 12; contacted | | Boeing Fiight
Service +t [Business Yel RU-2-2554). prc

He advised the two small chest packs were obtained at Issaquah,
and were brought to the Air Freight Terminal. by the WAshington State
Patrol. observed them when they were in the vehicle in which he
transported all of the chutes and the meney to Sea-Tac "irpert.

He dexcribed the chest pack chutes as being in containers about

15 inches long, & inches wide and eight: inches thick. |
fhe two back pack chutes which he observed , but. did. not examine closely,
appeared to he in ordinary military olive drab green containeérs,

aj proximately two to three feet long, 15 to 15 inces wide, To the

_ best of his knowledge they did not have emergency bleeépers.

-as follows:

b6
b7C

At 2:00AM contacted |
whe advised he had talked with one
ng"ield, in oder to secure Chutes (Ro-0-2554

back: pack chutes were obtained from
kn. Tel No le

At 2:504%| ladvised the two back: pack chutes were .
|to deliver them. bé
to Boeing Blight "ervice, | [destrioed the two back pack chutes = 7c

:

Aviation, Boei
4: ad the .

Number One: Civilian Luxury type, tan soft Cotton material
outside, 26 ft white canopy inside. Has-a military chute inside of
it. One or two burp sack in folds, Has foam.pad cushion, and a frayed

- mark down the rib on the back, from rubbing on metal,

lb — C-orn-t. - rbobt- 8

NOV25 to74
FBI— Earp:

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Number two: Military back pack chute, Statidard military 'plive

'drak green on outside. 2& foot white canopy on inside, two
burp sacks in back, Foam pad cushion,

Both packs had lead seals. wiich had' not beeri pulled. Seal.
embedded in lead, ard may have confidential nuniber ,_ 'such as
riggers number. ~ ss

These packs were assembled by: one 6
_ EARL COSSEY,. Tei. SU-3-0475. Said COSSEY works at Sky Sports, BIC
'at the small airfield just west of Issaquah, Tél EX-2-3050, | "
- and could furnish exact data concerning the two chutes, including
any serial numbers,

| | can positively identify poth. of the above ~ 6 ©
mentioned back pack chutes. | He expressed the opinion it would be = 7°
very hazardous to jump form a 727. at night. ; 4

At 23 :20AM ASAC from Las Vegas called ard advised they have
had numerous . inquiries from the press, and gave the anser that °
when the 'plane landed at Reno, no one other than the crew was
found aboard, and that investigation is being conducted to identify

and locate the hijackers - he said the plane will leave - Reno at
9:G0AM 11/25/71 to return luggage. - .
Hie said it was indicated to him fron in RENO, that

nould be made with res;ect to one bb

Who may. be a gooed suspect, pessibly the §ijacker. b7C

He did not have the reasons why this individual night be suspect.
At 2:25AM | | Division 6, Bureau telephoned and. b6
advised he had just had a call from SAC CAMPBELL from Reno, Nev. BIC

CAMPBELL reportedly advised two Uright.orange chutes were missing

from the plane; alse no trace was found of the attache case or any:

. Wiring etc. The plane was dusted for latents, Said he wroula
cali Portland and advise them, The information That two bright orange
chutes were missing from the plane is 'not clear, in view of the
descriptive data we have on. the four chutes. |

SA CHIPMAR: telephoned SA | | duty Agent of Portland 6
Office and furnished him descriptive dafa concerning the chutes. — b7C

At 4:40AM, BBC, British Broadcasting Corp, London called
for information, 1t was learned they already had about the same .
information as the ress in USA. They were. advised the same as ASAC
Las. Vegas indicatedg.he was telling press. Also inquiries from.
NBC Neus, New York, "and. CBS News. Chicago. They were only informed
we had no further . information: to release at this time.

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, cand is of the opinion, that.
1f. anoindividual jumped out..of Forward: sdoor, he: would: a ee tne

'probably. be sucked into the' engines, and=that -if, he juniped | Our, a Pe Tete

- year. 'docr,: 'the 'pack: -blaste from the: engines: might: 'KiTL nines (Myce

"He -said: the piiot. 'should know immediately if one of the doors

"1s opened by a warning Light in the: cockpit.

article inthe Seattle PL, Page: "Kae contains "ttctslremmmls Be

|. in 'comnient ing" about Passengers aboard .. B7c
'the plane." ree . a . oo . _
>, Mumerous 'attempts. were made. to. 'toLephoniéa lly contact. EARL conrEy Oo ar
. ohis. resiéence' ae Tel. SU 3-Ud 4755 but. io one answered. _ i oe ooopot

At 6} OU Ax "teleplioned Sky Sports," "Issaquah "irfield, BX. 2~ 30505,
and he advised CORMECT WANE IS EARL COSSY not. COFFEY, that ne aves
. work there odd hours,.and say 'show up today. "He-said COSSEY was:

the one who; packed the Chest: Chutes WHICH. were given to State wo
¥atrol to 'deliver'. wo ;

He was advised to. have COSSRY imeediately contact this office
if and when he shows up ,today.. He had. no. "idea where cos SEY, would be:

o 4aP net at-home. Ale said he would: advise COSSEY. | oo ce on ie

LEAD: Seattle . oe fu B- Oats. OK EX: 1: 3080:

7 WiLL interview BARL, CGOSS! BY; and. obtain: deta ited descriptive 'data.
concerning, 'the two .back pack chutes, 'and any additiaonal data he
_ may be able to furnish: concerning the two. 'Front chest. chutes,

7 ere,

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AR9Q4 SE PLAIN.

4:53 PM URGENT 11/25/71 DCA
TO DIRECTOR, FBI
Las VEGAS.

PORTLAND

FROM SEATTLE (164-NEW) IP

-

UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,

SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING $ EXTORTION.

RE: SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYONE,

=

INVESTIGATION IN SEATTLE DISCLOSED THAT PARACHUTES WHICH WAY
HAVE BEEN USED BY SUBJECT, DESIGNATED AS CHEST CHUTE -NO. ONE AND
BACK CHUTE NO..ONE IN REFERENCED NITEL, ARE DESCRIBED' AS FOLLOWS+ .
NO. ONE CHEST PACK TYPE TWENTY-FOUR FOOT, WHITE NYLON CANOPY,

WHITE NYLON. SHROUDS, ABOUT FOURTEEN FEET LONG , MODEL T-SEVEN A.

CHUTE CONTAINER WAS OLIVE DRAB GREEW WITH INSCRIBED CO N+ Pe
TAIWERS, "DIMENSIONS OF TEN INCHES 'BY FOURTE EN INCHES BY SIX INCHES.
NO. ONE BACK PACK TYPE CHUTE, 'TWENTY- EIGHT FOOT, WHITE CANOPY,
FLAT 'crreuLar MILITARY TYPE. 'CHUTE CONTAINER 1s OLIVE DRAB MILI-
TARY. CHUTE HARNESS IS CIVILIAN LUXURY TYPE MADE OF SOFT TAQ
QOTTON MATERIAL. - Pr 7 a -
END' | oe So . A
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NRSZ7 SE PLAIN
9:14 PM NITEL 3/22/72 DCA

TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111).

PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

NOR JAK.

1P

TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY.-

NO DEVELOPMENTS.
END

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NR@64 SE PLAIN
S41 PM NITEL 3/21/72 FEE
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (16481) IP

NORJAK. 4y

he al,

RESETEL TO BUREAU SEVENTEENTH INST.
GROUND AND AIR SEARCH BY BUAGENTS AND ARMY UNIT, TOTALING

el

THREE HUNDRED MEN INCLUDING OFFICERS, WITH SUPPORT OF NINE

¢

HELICOPTERS, COMMENCED TWO P.M. TODAY, AND CONTINUES IN PROGRESS.
NO DEVELOPMENTS.
END

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"® 6

1015 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
Warch 21, 1972

| b6
Pacific Power and Light Company bic
Portland, Oregon
Dear | |
This letter is to confirm certain arrangements
which have been made for the use by the FBI and the U.S.
Army, of your space at Lake Merwin Park.
" Badges will be provided for Pacific Power employees
who need_access to the area. These will be made_available
through| | the Pacific Power and Light b6
with our employees at the site. bic

A 24-hour guard has been installed in the area.
No unauthorized persons will be allowed in the area of
the dam.

The search project will be coordinated for the
FBI by me, by Special Agent Thomas J. Manning and Special
Agent Charles E. Farreil of the FBI.

Your cooperation in this matter is deeply
appreciated.

Sincerely,

"SLE. Milnes,
Special Agent in Charge _

- Addressee
3} Seattle (164-81)
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° °

FILE (164-81) March 20, 1972
SAC J. E. MILNES

NORJAK

For record purposes, I called SAC MATTSON in Portland
on March 19, 1972. ZI told him that it may be that the Army will
need 5,000 gallons of JP 4 jet fuel. I asked him to make
arrangements where it could be obtained if it is needed.

I advised him that it is very possible the fuel the Army has
will be contaminated and this may be needed.

2 ~ Seattle
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

sac Joennni (164-81) Bk [=
a

NORJAK

3/20/72

For the Bureau's information, the search of the
terrain by the Army troops will commence in operation on
3/21/72. The command post will be established at Lake
Merwin Park.

in order to have adequate communications, a single
party line telephone is being installed in a vacant residence
to be occupied by the Bureau. This building is heing
provided at no cost to the Bureau by the Pacific Power and
Light. It will be locked in the evening.

The phone will be installed by.the General Telephone
Company of the Northwest, Inc., 265 N. E. 2nd, Gresham,
Oregon. A one-time installation charge of $20.06 will be
levied and a minimum charge of $11.00 per month. When the
Search is over the phone will be removed.

This installation is being made, UACB.

2 - Bureau

1 ~ Seattel
JEM: eon

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Arrangements for this phone were to be made_by SAC MATTSON in
:Portland for installation on 3/20/72. SAC]
advised,

at the Bureau
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NRGGS SE PALIN .
7:32PM NITEL 3/20/72 GJlf
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)

MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)

PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) D

NORJAK.

AGENTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AND SEATTLE
DIVISION AGENTS PARTICIPATING IN SEARCH AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON,
THIS DATE. CONFERENCE HELD WITH ARMY OFFICIALS AND AGENTS PREP-
ARATORY TO SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY ONE PM, TWENTYFIRST
INSTANT.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED OF ALL DEVELOPMENTS. -P-
END . .
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/20/72
SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK

* . b6
| | Fort Lewis, called. He said he bIC

would be working with SAC MILNES and lr. MANHING the rest of
the week and he is going down to the scene tomorrow.

He simply wanted to let Mr. MILNES know that they
had received some guidance from the Public Affairs Officers
of the Army as to how to answer press inquiries. Then he read
the same 3 questions and answers which we had already received
last week from Asst. Director BATES. I told the[____] that b6
I thought Hr. MILNES was-already generally aware 6 is policy >'°
as having come from Army headquarters through our headquarters
but that when Mr. MILNES called in I would tell him.

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PILE (164-81) ' 3/17/72

SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK
b6
| has advised that the unit to be BIC
used is the 3rd Air Cavalry Regiment~Control.
It will be compssed of ist and 3rd squadrons, -
consisting of 120 men, the Air Cavalry Troop~Aero Scouts,
which will have 6 XOH58 helicopters.
lwilk be the | +} bé
. heir telephone number is... BIC

jat Fort Lewis.

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6:34 Pt NITEL 3/17/72 VAB
TO DIRECTOR )

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) IP

.NORJAK; OO: SEATTLE.

FOR BUREAU'S INFORMATION, I HAD CONFERENCE WITH MILITARY OF-
FICIALS, FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE RE SEARCH. ARMY UNIT
1S TO MOVE INTO POSITION A.M. TUESDAY MARCH 'TWENTYFIRST INSTANT |
ANTICIPATING SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY NOON MARCH TWENTY-
FIRST, ARMY WILL BIVOUAC AT CAMP SITE NEAR ARIEL DAM BEING PRO~
VIDED BY PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, PORTLAND. AGENTS WILL
BE QUARTERED AT QUAY. INN, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, OFFICES SENDING
AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO HAVE AGENTS AT
QUAY INN TWO P.M. TWENTYIETH INSTANT FOR BRIEFING AND ORIENTATION
AND ASSIGNMENT. | . yo
, BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED.

END

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for specialassignnent for approxinately two weeks time\at '
the Longview, Washington, Resident Agency. These Arent
will be at tho Longvicw RA no later than 6:00 pa, 3/14/72,
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PRY SAG, SAG FRANCISCO (154-229)

Ro: NURIA

Ke Buteleall this date.

Is t

omy
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San fraucisco Office will send SAs| 6
and | Jte the Seattle Division to report to pic
tuo Longview, Wasnington, Resident Agency no later than
6:00 von., 3/14/72, to assist in terrain search in instant
matter.

SA | | served in the U. $, bé
Air Force for twelve years, is very athletically inclined, BIC
aad has done extensive hiking and mountain clinbing. He
continucs to keep hinsel£ in excellent vhysical condition.

b6

SA]

|, served in the U.S.

'Marine Corps From 1965-1900, and was discharged as a Bac
tic is a devoted outdoorsman , continues ta do extensive RIEing

and hunting.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 3/15/72
FROM ; ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT; NORJAK
RE: SEARCH
Supervisor | Jcalled for HENRY SHUTZ. b6
They wanted us to know that there has been a hang up in BIC
our request for Army assistance. A three star general
by the name of PALMER in the Pentagon, does not feel
the Army has ées@fh manpower to get involved in this

situation. Our liaison man is to contact him this morning;
however, they are hopeful that they can change his mind.

In the mean time, they want us to make no contacts with
the Army on our level, but to leave the whole matter in
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SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK

On 3/15/72 I talked to Assistant Director
THOMAS BISHOP regarding the handling of the press in our
anticipated search with the Army.

He advised that I should encourage the Army's
Public Relations Officer to simply respond by saying that
they were offering ther assistance in the terrain search
with the FBI, and that I should respond to the inquiries
by saying I had no comment about it.

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TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73).
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (+-P-) iP ' WEEKLY SUMMARY

NORJAK.

BUREAU AUTHORITY HAVING BEEN OBTAINED, MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER
BOLLING, COMMANDANT, FT. LEWIS, WN., WAS CONTACTED FOR THE-PUR~
POSE OF OBTAINING ASSISTANCE OF SOME TWO HUNDRED TROOPS TO ASSIST
BUREAU AGENTS IN A SEARCH OF THE AREA NEAR LA CENTER, WASHINGTON,
WHERE THE HIJACKER IS BELIEVED TO HAVE PARACHUTED.

AS OF MARCH FIFTEEN LAST MAJOR GENERAL BOLLING ADVISED THAT
ON THAT.DATE, 'THAT PROPER AUTHORITY HAD BEEN OBTAINED FOR MILITARY
ASSISTANCE AND HE WOULD IMMEDIATELY MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE NE-
CESSARY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE SEARCH. A BRIEFING
SESSION IS SCHEDULED AT FT. LEWIS BETWEEN MAJOR GENERAL BOLLING'S
STAFF AND MYSELF FOR MARCH SEVENTEEN NEXT..

SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS WILL BE USED TO SEARCH THE AREA OVER
THE WEEKEND OF MARCH EIGHTEEN-NINETEEN NEXT. |
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MINNEAPOLIS (164-75)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) CP) iP WEEKLY SUMMARY

NORJAK.

SEARCH OF THE DROP AREA NEAR LA CENTER, WASHINGTON, IS NOW
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MARCH FIFTEEN, SEVENTYTWO. MILITARY
AUTHORITIES AT FT. LEWIS, WNey ARE BEING CONTACTED AT THIS TIME AND
IF THEIR COOPERATION CAN BE ENLISTED, THE SEARCH WOULD BE CONDUC-
TED BY SOME TWENTY BUREAU AGENTS AND POSSIBLY A COMPANY OF MILI-
TARY PERSONNEL UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF THE SAC, SEATTLE,
WHERE HIS COMMITTMENTS WILL ALLOW. TEAMS OF BUREAU AGENTS ARE
PRESENTLY CONTACTING THE OCCUPANTS OF PREMISES IN THE SEARCH AREA
FOR PERMISSION TO SEARCH AND WAIVERS ARE BEING OBTAINED WHEREVER
POSSIBLE.

IT IS CONTEMPLATED THAT "SEARCH AND RESCUE" DOG UNITS WILL
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FILE (164-81) 3/15/72
SAC, SEATTLE

JORJAK

On 3/15/72 SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau called |
and advised that after many machinations the Army had given its
approval to using the Army troops to make the terrain search.

I thereafter received a call fron| | from Fort °°
Lewis, who advised that he had received word from the 6th bic
Army in San Francisco that they would not be permitted to
participate. Shortly thereafter I received another call from
[ | saying that the original decision was reversed
and that they would participate. He will get the instructions |
in writing and as soon as he does, he will contact me,

They anticipate making a reconnaissance of the
area before moving the troops in. He advised that they

want to make it on a 7-day a week operation, which is
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Rescue Dogs Assocation, Box 123, Ranton, Washington searched through
grid search technique and area in the immediate vicinity of Point
A on map supplied by Seattle. A small section of the area in the
vicinity of point A was searched under extremely adverse conditions
of heavy rain and Low Lying clouds.

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to the problem and exhibited an intense desire to assist in this
Bureau operation. They supplied their own Living accomodations
and most of their food plus radio communications.

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more than the above mentioned members of the Association work a
larger area with more dogs on another weekend could be of value.
If this is deemed advisable it is suggested that SA RICHARD A, DYER
Tacoma RA make the necessary arrangements and it is felt that some
of the Seattle agents assigned to the search on foot could benefit
greatly from observation of the search in order to familiarize
themselves with problems encountered and terrain to be searched,

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File No. | 450 Golden Gate Avenue

a une STATES DEPARTMENT OF @ ocx .

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Box 36015 a
- San Francisco, Galifornia, 24102
March 10, 1972 oO

Lt. General A.D. Surles, Jr.

Sixth U.S. Arny

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California, 94129.

Dear General Surles:

on November 24, 1971, an unidentified individual held

up and hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 405 between

Portland,

Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, and on landing in Seattle
extorted $200,000 from the Northwest Airlines. He departed via
the same plane with the crew from the Seattle-Tacoma Airport,
and investigation by the FBI to date has developed information
that more than likely this individual left the airplane via

parachute in the vicinity of La Center, Washington. ,

_ Our further investigation has developed that

he came down in an area of approximately three and one
wide by six miles long. Thus far, in spite of extensi
wide investigation we have developed no information th
the monsy has turned up nor have we developed any info
indicate that the individual successfully completed th
escaped alive. | — 7 le tls

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of the problem, we request the assipnment of a Company
troops together with support in order to search the te
the indtvidual's body. Hopefully, if the assistance §

Teady te commence the operation on March 15, 1972.

Should you render assistance and desire furth
details concerning the actual site and operation these
secured through Special Agent in Charge J.E. Miines, 1

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NORJAK

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FILE (164-81) — March 13, 1972

SAC J. E. MILNES

NORJAK

On March 10, 1972, I had an exchange of telephone
calls with| | 6th Army, b6
Presidio, California, concerning our request of the Army in BIC
this matter.

I tola| that we had informally contacted —
the office of Legal Counsel at the Army Headquarters in
Washington, D. C., who, in turn, had informally contacted
Undersecretary of the Army; both advised that they saw no
objections to the Army assisting in this matter.

Jinitially suggested that the request —

be formalized at Washington, D. C.; however, as a result of

our conversation I volunteered to have a formal letter of
request addressed to him from our San Francisco Office
concerning this matter.

I then dictated such a letter to the SAC's secretary
in San Francisco for delivery to the Staff Duty Officer at the
Presidio today (March 10).

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) : 3/8/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

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Supervisor | jcalled. He said that when
HENRY SHUTZ called earlier he forgot to mention that
| | a General Counsel for the U. S. Army in
the Pentagon, had informally discussed this with an Under-
secretary of the Army, who was favorably disposed toward
the search. He said that the reason he is telling me this
now is that if you had some difficulty with the General and
the General felt like calling the Pentagon, | }
would be a good place to start.

I told him he was about an hour late, that you had gone
down to talk to the General about 3:00 P.M.

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ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

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reference to your teletype of 3/8/72. The 10 agents you
requested have been approved and Butte will furnish 2,
Portland 4, Sacramento 2, San Francisco 2.

They were instructed to be at the Longview Resident
Agency by 6:00 P.M. on the 14th, pursuant to our teletype.
If there is any change at all, we will have to get in touch
with those offices and advise them.

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I advised SAC MATTSON in Portland, GEBHART in San Francisco and WILLIAHS
in Sacramento, that the agents should not necessarily
report on the 14th, but that they should await a
call from us, telling them specifically what
date they should report and to what point they
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NORJAK

RE BUREAU TELEPHONE CALLS MARCH NINE LAST ORDERING AGENTS ; |
TO SEATTLE FOR NORJAK SPECIAL COMMENCING MARCH FIFTEEN NEXT.

RECEIVING OFFICES INSURE DESIGNATED AGENTS DO NOT DEPART |
FOR SEATTLE UNTIL SPECIFICALLY ADVISED BY SEATTLE THAT OPERATION . |
WILL PROCEED AS SCHEDULED. SEATTLE UPON FINAL APPROVAL OF :
SEARCH ASSISTANCE BY Ue Se ARMY, TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT RECEIVING
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Washington, but he simply wanted you to know if you had any
questions or any trouble, to call him over the weekend so
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|Governor EVANS,

and advised him that we were interested in securing the
assistance of Army troops in making a terrain search near
La Center, Washington, for the missing hijacker, but
before the Army troops could be obtained Major General

-ALEXANDER BOLLING, Commandant, Ft. Lewis, requested that

Governor EVANS's assent be given to it, as well as that

of Brig. General HOWARD McGEE, Commandant of the Washington
National Guard.

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NORJAK

RE SEATTLE TEL EIGHT INSTANT AND BUREAU CALL TODAY.

I PERSONALLY CONTACTED MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER BOLLING,
COMMANDING OFFICER, FORT LEWIS AND FORMALLY REQUESTED ASSISTANCE
OF ONE COMPANY OF TROOPS TO AID IN TERRAIN SEARCH LOOKING FOR
BODY OF MISSING HIJACKER, TO COMMENCE FOURTEENTH INSTANT.
GENERAL BOLLING PERSONALLY INTERESTED IN AFFORDING ASSISTANCE,

HOWEVER, RELUCTANT TO DO SO WITHOUT AUTHORITY FROM THE SIXTH
ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND CONSENT OF GOVERNOR
DANIEL EVANS, STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR USE OF ARMY TROOPS OFF OF
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ADVISE HIM FORMALLY THAT GOVERNOR EVANS WOULD HAVE NO OBJECTION
TO USE OF ARMY. TROOPS IN CAPACITY REQUESTED. GENERAL BOLLING
ADVISED HE WILL IMMEDIATELY REQUEST AUTHORITY FROM SIXTH ARMY
FOR ASSIGNMENT OF COMPANY OF TROOPS AND WILL ADVISE AS EARLY
AS POSSIBLE THE OUTCOME.

BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED OF DEVELOPMENTS.
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FILE (164-81) March 10, 1972
SaC J. E. MILNES
NORJAK

On March 9, 1972, SA HENRY SHUTZ called from the
Bureau in response to Seattle teletype dated March 8, 1972,
and advised that Mr. HOOVER had approved our recommendations
to request the Army for assistance in this search. I
advised him that I would make an appointment with General
BOLLING this afternoon and let him know the resuits.

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PATH BY NORTHWEST? AIRLINES, U. S. AIR FORCE, TOGETHER WITH
SIMULATION OF FLIGHT CONDITIONS BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES USING ACTUAL
AIRPLANE USED IN HIJACKING, it HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT VERY
LIKELY UNSUB-LEFT THE PLANE AT SITE NEAR VICINITY OF LA CENTER,
WASH. AT APPROZEMATELY EIGHT TWELVE P.M. ON NIGHT IN QUESTION.
APPROXIMATE jSITE OF DROP, ALLOWING FOR DRIFT THROUGH WIND AND
DELAY OF OPENING PARACHUTE, ESTABLISHES THAT UNSUB VERY LIKELY

CAME DOWN SOMEWHERE IN A WOODED AREA APPROXIMATELY THREE AND ONE

| HALF MILES WIDE AND SIX MILES LONG. SOME OF AREA HAS BEEN

CLEARED, OTHER PARTS HAVE SECOND GROWTH TIMBER, AND BALANCE
VIRGIN TIMBER, A GREAT PERCENTAGE OF WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE BY FOOT.-
I PERSONALLY HAVE TRAVERSED THIS AREA AND FEEL IT IS POSSIBLE TO
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NORGAK

On 3/8/72 SA HENRY SHUTZ called from the
Bureau and advised they had secured Army authorization in
the utilization of troops for the purpose of conducting
the search.

He advised a teletype shouid be send to the Bureau
today outlining the plan for this matter.

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no tax, it will make it $10 a night for each agent.
It is a very nice place with breakfast facilities,
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supject: — NORJAK Canvass ¢ Qc

The search area has been divided with 6 agents
working specific sections. They will contact all individuals
living on property in their assigned area, attempting to
secure waiver from these people who have a propertyinterest.

hn event tnéy find no one at home at any of the locations,
they will make a proper notation on a wavier form, setting
forth the description of the property, and will either go
back to attempt to contact or as an alternative wait until

the search starts and then contact the person prior to going on
the land.

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If a person refuses to..execute a consent form, a
then we will advise them that we will get a search warrant ,
and conduct-a search on that basis. — "

If we find a company ownership listed for any of
the property, whether it be state, local or U. S. Government,
or private enterprise, we are not going to contact anyone at those ''
locations since they will probably be workmen. If it is felt
to be necessary to make contact with the company, or the
.} : state in these cases, we will take steps to contact headquarters |
. of the various companies for the property wavier.
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search area, they will not go house to house in the town
oo unless the house has a large amount of property on which

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Vancouver and we will keap you advised as to progress
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MINNEAPOLIS (164~73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) WEEKLY SUMMARY "e@P

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NORJAK.

RE SEATTLE WEEKLY SUMMARY FEBRUARY THREE LAST.

SACRAMENTO ADVISES SEVERAL FLIGHTS OVER DROP AREA MADE BY SR-
SEVENTY ONE, HOWEVER, DUE TO WEATHER, PHOTOGRAPHING. WAS IMPOSSIBLE.
PLANS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING WITH SR-SEVENTYONE, DISCONTINUED, AS AIRCRAFT.
COMMITTED FOR MILITARY MISSIONS.

ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH U.S. NAVY AT WHIDBEY ISLAND
NAVAL AIRSTATION TO PHOTOGRAPH DROP AREA ON A GRATIS BASIS, AT FIRST
OPPORTUNITY THAT WEATHER PERMITS.

INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND CONCERNING TIE FOUND ON AIRCRAFT,
DETERMINED IT IS TYPE OF TIE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SOLD FOR SEVERAL
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.YEARS. TIE 1S BEING FORWARDED BY PORTLAND, TO LABORATORY FOR EXAM

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INVESTIGATION CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED CONCERNING ADDITIONAL

SUSPECTS AND THIS INFORMATION IS BEING PROMPTLY CHECKED OUT.
PLANNING FOR SEARCH OF DROP AREA CONTINUES, HOWEVER, PLANS AS

YET, HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED.

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FILE (164-81) 2/18/72

SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK:
On 2/18/72 | | Whidbey Island Naval ee
Air Station, Oak Harbor, Washington, called and advised BIC
: that they would photograph the jump area near La Center on
i the weekend of 2/19/72.
I gave him SA MANNING's phone numbers and arranged
for him to arrange with MANNING for this photograph.
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TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (CP) IP. WEEKLY SUMMARY

NORJAK

SACRAMENTO ADVISES THAT THE AIR FORCE HAS FLOWN ITS SR
DASH SEVEN ONE OVER THE DROP AREA IN SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON ON
FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT NO PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.
DUE TO THE ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE PLANE 1S FLOWN, THEY WERE UNABLE
TO FIND CONDITIONS WITHOUT SOME CLOUD COVER. NO SET SCHEDULE
FOR THE NEXT FLIGHT HAS BEEN MADE BUT WILL BE FLOWN, WEATHER
PERMITTING AND COMMITMENTS OF THE PLANE ALLOW.
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On 2/17/72 I called SAC REED at Butte, asked him
to informally approach the Air Force at Mountain Home, Idaho,
AFB, to see if they would be willing to do the photographic
work on a training mission, no cost basis. If not, what
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-PHOTOGRAPHIC OVERFLIGHT USING SRSEVENTY ONE AIRCRAFT PERFORMED

BY BEALE AFB PERSONNEL FEB. FOUR AND ELEVEN, LAST, AND AGAIN TODAY. =
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SPECIALIZED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING OF AIRCRAFT, FILING OF FLIGHT PLAN Y
AND COMPLIANCE WITH. FAA REQUIREMENTS. ACCORDINGLY, WEATHER ON
FLIGHT DATE CANNOT BE. ACCURATELY PREDICTED. HE STATED NO FUTURE
FLIGHTS OVER SPECIFIC AREA WHERE HIJACKER THIS CASE POSSIBLY EXITED

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IN SOUTHER WASHINGTON ABLE TO BE PRESENTLY' SCHEDULED SINCE _

SEVENTY ONE OTHERWISE COMMITTED FOR MILITARY MISSIONS i
MONTHS. . .

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; On 2/11/72 I talked to SAC WILLIAMS in Sacramento

1. about the Air Force photographing the area, where the hijacker

F is supposed to have landed. He advised that they endeavored to
, : take the pictures on 2/4/72 and again on 2/11/72 but due to

: cloud cover were unable to obtain the photographs. They wiil

; ° continue their efforts in this regard.

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' about 25 ft. long and requires special equipment to read it. «-
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FILE (164-81) 2/11/72
SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK

On 2/11/72 Assistant Director IVAN CONRAD called
from the Bureau, in response to an earlier call from me, at
which time he advised that (1) the Bureau does not have any
aerial photographic equipment; (2) they do have an agent
with certain expertise in this but they are of the view that
the military has the best equipment, He suggested that the
military be polled to determine if they would take the
aerial pictures and what it would cost us. In addition, in
talking to them determine if it's possible for them to take
the pictures and give the film to us for developing as a
means of reducing the cost.

I told him that we had initially arranged for the
Air Porce to do it. Then when the Bureau came out with the
airtel advising that we must get the cost estimate first
and get Bureau approval before utilizing Air Force equipment
that we discontinued this effort. However, I now find that
the Air Porce had scheduled to take this picture on
2/17/72.

I told him I would explore this further and be in
touch with him.

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NORJAK.
SACRAMENTO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE SEATTLE THE STATUS OF THE
PLANNED OVERFLIGHT OF THE AIR FORCE PLANE FROM BEALE AIR FORCE BASE,

END

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SAC, SEATTLE (144-81) 2/4/72
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL

NORJAK

RE: SEARCH

SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised that in connection
with the search of the suspected drop area of the hijacker,
which was conducted between 11/25/71 and 12/4/71, the following
Agents were involved. Where pertinent, appropriate FD-302s
or inserts have been submitted.

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FBI
Date: 2/3/72

(Type in plaintext or code)

TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) and SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) 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.

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 PARACHUTES SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED AT THIS TIME,
NOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS CASE.

MINNEAPOLIS SHOULD CONTACT AND

"ADVISE OF THEAJSA'S OPINION.

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FILE (164~81) January 28, 1972
SAC J. E. MILNES

NORJAK

On January 27, 1972, I called | —
| Department of Civil Defense,

, Washington, and told him that I doubted we would be

using the Boy Scouts in the search for the hijacker. I

expressed our appreciation to him for his thoughtfulness in

expressing the offer.

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John Edgar Hoovor, Director

FBI File No. 164-2111

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FBIFileNo. 164-2111

re: NORJAK . . Lab, No. D-720125010 LL

Specimons received 1/24/72

K3 Two sheets of typewriter samples taken from Smith=

Corona Electric Portable | | —

Result'of examination:

The typewritten lettersreceived in this case
bearing the typewritten name "D. B. Cooper" and the
envelopes containing these letters have been designated
Q238 through Q28, Q33 and 934.

It was not determined whether the typewriting
on 923 through Q28, Q33 and Q34 was prepared on the
typewriter used to prepare K3 because of a lack of
Significant defects; however, nothing of particular
significance was noted in the comparison.

K3 was photographed and is returned herewith.

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FILE (164~81) 3/18/72
SAC, SEATTLE

NORJAK

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On 1/19/72 I talked to | |
| | for the Civil Defense, regarding the search
of the terrain near La Center, Washington.

He advises that if the Bureau approves this opera~
tion, then we should contact the sheriff and the Civil
Defense Director of Clark County to gain their assistance
in using search and rescue units of that county.

In addition, we would have to assist them in
locating housing for the Scouts on the nights of the 27th
and 28th of January, to consist of grange halls, churches,
schools or similar buillings, and in addition we would have
to locate a headquarters area from which the search would
start.

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MINNEAPOLIS (164~73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P ~-DAILY TELETYPE~-

NORJAK. '

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, AIR NATIONAL GAURD HELICOPTER FLIGHT
WAS CANCELLED TODAY. PLANE WILL NEXT CONDUCT AN AERIAL SEARCH ON THE

HIGH WINDS AND CONSIDERABLE LOW CLOUDS.

SACRAMENTO ADVISED TODAY THAT BEALE AIR Pe

FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED TODAY REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO FLY

| FIRST DAY OF FAVORABLE WEATHER. PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS EXPERIENCING
A SPECIFIED CORRIDOR NORTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON, IN SR + SEVENTY-ONE

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wim MILITARY NEEDS FOR SR = SEVENTY-ONE AND WEATHER CONTINGENCIES,
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CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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In connection with a recent aircraft hijacking,
inquiries were made concerning the use of military aircraft to
assist in a search. The question of reimbursement was raised.
This matter has been discussed with the Department of Defense
(DOD). . .

Advice has been received 'from DOD that military air-
'eraft may be' utilized for non~DOD purposes only when: (1) their
'movement is pursuant to an emergency involving imminent loss of
life; (2) is specifically authorized by statute; (3) is in
-direct support of the military mission; or (4) is certified by
'the head of a Federal department or agency to be in the national
interest and commercial transportation is not available. This
is set forth'in Department of Defense Directive #4500. 9, dated
November 29, 1971. . ' -.

According. to' DOD, Section 686 of Title 31, U. S. Code,
'xequires in every instance "the DOD be reimbursed for the total
costs involved in the utilization by any other Federal agency
of any aircraft or equipment made-available to such agency for
. use in connection with its own investigation. The Department
of Defense further advised should any requirements in connection
with our investigations develop which come within the above
guidelines, DOD will consider them on a case~by~case basis.

DOD furnished the. hourly rates for the most commonly
: used aircraft. These rates are set forth as follows:

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TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) . |

MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) |
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2p DAILY TELETYPE

NORJAK «

TWO FOUR-MAN HELICOPTERS OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, PORTLAND,
OREGON, WITH THO BUREAU AGENTS AS OBSERVERS, WERE UTILIZED TODAY AND
FLEW FROM POINT A TO POINT B ON THE REVISED MAP OF THE DROP ARFA
SUPPLIED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES. THEY ALSO COVERED THE ENTIRE APEA |
SOUTH FROM LINE A-B TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE POSSIBLE DROP |
AREA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. ,

IT APPEARS THAT THE TERRITORY IN THE GENERAL AREA OF LINE A-B
IS VIRGIN TIMBER AND COULD BE SEARCHED ON FOOT.

THE SAME HELICOPTERS WHICH WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL
MONDAY WILL ON THAT DAY, WEATHER PERMITTING, SEARCH THE AREA
NORTH OF LINE A-B.

BUREAU PERSONNEL TODAY ARE DRIVING THE AREA BY BUREAI CAR TO
DETERMINE ROADS AVAILABLE WHICH WILL FACILITATE THE FUTURE
SEARCH ON FOOT.

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WHO WAS ON THE FLIGHT WITH HIM TO HONOLULU NOVEMBFR TWENTY FOUR
SEVENTYONE, RETURNING TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE.

WILL BE INTERVIEWED PER BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS MONDAY, Pac

JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTTWO.
[__]anvISED THAT NO OTHEP PERSON FLEW IN PLACE on
THE ABOVE MENTIONED FLIGHTS.

FOR BUREAU ASSISTANCE, COPY OF REVISED "AP OF DROP AREA
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81). 1/12/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK

On 1/12/72 I called ASAC ROSACK at Sacramento.
X told him we were temporarily stimied in our search of
the area as to where the hijacker could have possibly jumped
pending decisions from them as to whether the photo
reconnaissance plane was going to photograph the area
and read the photos for us before we tried to do a foot
search.

After checking he saidthey were going to do it;
they had the map of the area and the first good day
when the light was right, they would do it. It would not
take long after that that the photoes could be studied and
analyséd, (he thought it would be only a few days that
we would have the results.) We will be advised.

XI called the Bureau and talked to HENRY SHUTS.
I toid him that the SAC had wanted him to know the reason
we had not come in with a request in connection with a
terrain search of the suspect drop area, was that we felt it
would be well to have an aerial reconnaissance. I furnished
him the information set out above. He said that he understood
and that it was no problem insofar as he was concerned,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 1/11/72
SA CEARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK

Re: SEARCH AREA

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of the search area, prepared by |, the b6
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis.

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on the results of the experimental flight on 1/6/72, coupled bic

with updated information furnished by |
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revised plotting of the course of the aircraft as well as a
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which he also had prepared, had been receivedand during pic
the telephone conversation | advised that in his
judgment, the best possible spot to search for the subject
would be at Point A and proceeding from there to Point B
on the map. | memo adequately explains the lines
drawn on the map and are therefore not further being
explained.

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and more apt to be in the western part of the possible
area than in the eastern part.

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point on line G thru K. The arc's were extended along the
lines A-B and down to the same aforementioned line G~-K.

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area. Aub: 2

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are's to the north of line A~B also to line G thru K.

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made with the |

Battleground, Washington, since he has the complete set of maps for.
the area and. has personnel who can read the aerial photos.

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for transport to Longview RA on this date. A.copy of this memo b7c
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TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (-P~) IP DAILY TELETYPE

NORJAK.

SACRAMENTO ADVISES THAT THE REVISED MAP OF THE DROP AREA HAS
BEEN FURNISHED TO THE AIR FORCE. DEPENDING UPON WEATHER CONDITIONS |
OVER THE AREA, THE SR SEVENTYONE WILL MAP THE "AREA AND STUDY THE
FILM IN NEAR FUTURE.

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AT WHICH TIME HE WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

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833 PM NITEL I/7!1/72 FEE

TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP '©-DAILY TELETYPE--—

SEATTLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING THE BEST AVAILABLE
DETAILED MAP COVERING THE NEW SEARCH AREA AND IS MAKING PLANS FOR A
SEARCH OF THE NEW AREA. INFORMATION IS BEING GATHERED AS TO THE COSTS
OF A SEARCH TO BE MADE BY HELICOPTER OF THE ENTIRE AREA PRIOR TO
LAUNCHING A GROUND SEARCH. LIST OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR SEARCH
WHICH PROBABLY WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER AND
TERRAIN CONDITIONS, IS BEING PREPARED.

BUREAU AUTHORITY WILL BE REQUESTED FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
AT SUCH TIME AS COST FIGURES ARE AVAILABLE.

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y ' Suggested items for search

Compass for each man involved in the search =~ cat probably be seucred
on loan basis at Fr. *ewis.

Rain gear consisting of hooded jacket ahd rain pants for each man -
can probably be secured from Ft, Lewis on Loan for each man on search,
If not available there can be secuted from US Navy at Bremerton.

Rations - K and C rations with heat elements p can be secured at cost
or possibly free of charge from ft. "Lewis.

Field packs - it is felt each man involved in search should have
at least one half of the regular field pack to carry rations, and
other essential items. Can probably be borrowed from Ft. bewis,

Each man on search should have a handi talki radio in order to

insure proper communications and to assist in event individual becomes
*Lost in wooded area,

Squad whistle for each man in search varty in order to facilitate
in locating others in varty and in event searchers become lost or
isolated, an be secured from Ft, "ewis, or purchased commercially.

Base radio capable 66 reaching all handi takki units to be set
uo in trailer base camp. ,

Each searcher to carry two cans of pressurized paint to slightly
mark their paths on trees to insure full coverage of designated search

area. Can be purchased commercially or through a paint surplus house
in Seattle,

Each searcher to carry supply of evidence tape in event package
of money found ~ procedure will be to Leave in original position until
another agent can arrive at scene to witness finding and bundling as
evidence, Area in which evidence found is to be properly marked for
later survey to vin point Location of find.

One 50 foot length of rone for each two agents involved inthe search.
Can vrobably be secured from Ft. Lewis.

5 grapvling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope)
attached) to be used for scaling cliff areas,

1 flare gun and box of red, green and white flares ~ probably can be
secured at Ft. Lewis.

5 Mile ray Lamps with replacement batteries

Each agent to have a flashlight with supply of extra batteries, | 4

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BOAT AVATLABLE

COP ED BOURDAGE, Kalama, PD advised will make his 20 foot
boat available at any time for water search in Merwin, Yale or
Swift Lakes, :

He has an enclosed boat, sleeps 4 and has a head - 100 HP
inboard plus a 6 horse kicker.

Above for general. information in event we find we need
a boat immediately.

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Based upon mans received this date at Longview RA pin pointing
a search area where the hi jacker could have Landed and anticipating
a walking search to be conducted in the near future in extremely wooded
and somewhat hazardous terrain the following suggestions are being
made o

FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING

Once the search date is fixed thismatter be made a Special
with the four California offices, Portland and Seattle to furnish
four or five agents to participate in the search on a volunteer
basis. The voluntary aspect is being emphasized in view of the terrain
to be searched and the uncomfortable conditions which will undoubtedly
be experienced by the searching personnel.

It is recommended that volunteers be sought from individuals
who have some,and preferably extensive,experience in the use of a
compass and hiking and camoing experience and who are physically
qualified to spend a period of time in a densely wooded area on what
is essentially a problem similar to a military field exercise,

It is further recommended that the agent personnel assigned
be cognizant of the fact that once the operation starts they will be
required to remain overnight in their assigned searching areas rather
than retracing areas covered to go to and from a base camp.

A list of recommended items to be secured for Logistic support
of this special is being prepared by the writer the majority of
which can be secured from the Army or the Navy at Little or no cost
to the Bureau, _. °
Aerial photographs of the search area as set forth by th
map of [ |Jplus terrain maps are presently being secured
in order that the search area may be properly divided for maximum
coverage by searching agents.

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It is also recommédded that this search be a completely Bureau
operation involving no outside agencies so as to limit the amount of
publicity which is generated,

It is felt that the prime and secondary search areas, while
in rough terrain, can be adequately searched by a small, select group
of dedicated personnel whe ave doing it volumtarily and the search
will either find the hijacker or lead to the conclusion that the area
pinpointed by all available technical data has been completely combed
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WIAYT 162 EDITION
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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TO : SAC, SFATILE (164.81) (P) pate: L/LL/72

TO DeToNAL FORM NO. 19 2" miOwee e@

From : SA THOMAS J. MANNING

suBjecT: NORJAK

On 1/11/72 SA_WICK, Olymoia RA, was furnished with a copy of
the map supplied by | ] and contact was made with the
Department of Natural "esources, Olympia. It was determined that the
entire area outLined by | Jwas the subject of an aerial
survey in 1968. Approximately 30 photographs give complete coverage
of the area in question and are sold at $1.25 ver photo. Further
SA WICK is securing, in addition to the photos, detailed maps made from
the photos which can be used in conjunction with the photos for
complete familiarization with the search area as it existed in 1968,

It was vointed out by the Bureau of Natural Resources that there should
be no major radical changes in' the area since the last fly over.

SA WICK was advised to purchase the photographs and it is felt the
expenditure of the money for the vhotos and maps will not exceed

$50 and in view of the magnitude and importance of the search is

a legitimate expenditure of Bureau funds,

The above mentioned maps are being sent to the Longview RA
this date.

In the event it is deemed advisable to make a fly over the

prime search area set out by |for_a general view of |
the terrain prior to a ground search| at Longview,
Washington, |

and extremely familiar with the area of the search, 1s available on
an hourly or daily rental basis. It is felt that such a fly over
would be advantageous for general layout information on the area
and the cost of such service would not exceed $50 per hour which
sum could probably be negotiated to a Lower amount on a daily basis,

Facilities are available at the Longview Post Office for
mounting the photographs and maps in proper sequence to enable

personnel to be vroperly briefed on general terrain features and \ 2

prime search area and the civil service examining room can be made

available for such briefing. /b4-E/ (BES '

It is to be noted that in the event interpretation of the
above mentioned vhotogravhs in stereo is necessary personnel at
\the Battleground District office of the Department of Natural Resources
sare available with sufficient mhoto copies to perform this task,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 1/11/72
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK

Re: SEARCH

U.S. AIR FORCE SR<-71 AIRCRAFT

The Sacramento Division in a teletype dated
12/3/71 (Ser. 550) advised that Beale AFB, California,
had offered, free of charge to the Bureau, use of an
SR-71 aircraft to photograph terrain over which
the hijacked airplane had flown on its trip to Reno.

This aircraft was described as an extremely
sophisticated aerial reconnaissance plane which would
photograph a strip 20 miles wide with photographic resolution
of detecting objects on the ground 2 feet square. The
film strip would then be reviewed by trained and qualified
U.S. Air Force personnel.

Due to weather conditions along the route, being
inclement at times, the flight never wac made.

On 1/10/72 the writer contacted SAC JOHN WILLIAMS,
Sacramento, and explained the results of the experiment
on 1/6/72. Mr. WILLIAMS was requested to have the Air
Force contacted to see if the flight could be made only
over the State of Washington and perhaps from the Columbia
River to a point some 30 miles north. He was also asked
if the Air Force could advise what we could expect of such
an over flight in the way of information which would be
helpful in the search of this terrain.

In response to the above cail, SA| be
who has been handling the hijacking case at Sacramento, bic
advised he had contacted Beale AFB and made the request
for the over flight and that he would attempt to determine
if it could be made, noting that weather conditions still Job. C

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. DIRECTOR, PRX (164-2111) January 10, 1372
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Sut e
NORTAK * a Bp.

There is being sent under separate covar a copy of
a £llm taken by the U. S. Air Force cameraman from a chase
plane adjacent to the Northwest Boaing 727 during the
simulated flight made on January 6, 1972 to determine the
reactions of the airplane to the dropping of approximately
235 pounds from the rear steps in the same manner which is
belicved to hava been used by the hijacker.

A xeview of the film shows the normal flight,
together with a depression of the staixway as the load
Gesconds on the steps.

The Bureau is requested, if it desires, to reviev
the film and then return it to the Seattle Office, it being
the original copy. A copy has been made of the film for the
U, S. Air Porce per their xequest, and Northwest Airlines for
its raview.

There area also enclosed in the same package 4
sequential black and white still photos showing the depression
of the rear stairway by the addition of the sled and tne
reaction of the stairway to thea actual departuxe of the sled,
it being noted that the stairway immadiately returned to a icar
closed position when tha weight was taken from it.

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TO +: . DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: . SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) * DAILY TELETYPE

NORJAK.

BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES

AIR FORCE AND THE RESULTS OF THE FLIGHT BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES

ON JANUARY SIX, SEVENTYTWO, be
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES, HAS NOW REDEFINED THE POSSIBLE

DROP AREA OF THE HIJACKER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE UPPER PART
OF CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND THE LOWER PART OF COWLITZ
COUNTY, WASHINGTON. —

"RHE SACRAMENTO DIVISION HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO
CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT BEALE AIR onc "ange /\

CALIFORNIA, TO DETERMINE IF THE SR SEVENTYONE RECONNAISSANCE

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| BE AVAILABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NEWLY DEFINED AREA WHICH IS
NOW LIMITED TO A SECTION NORTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER SOME
THIRTY MILES.

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S:s1iPM URGENT 12/29/71 VAB
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SPRINGFIELD
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P

NOR JAK.

RE: SEATTLE TEL TO THE BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, LAST.

FOR THE INFORMATION OF SPRINGFIELD, ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE
TO HAVE VOLUNTARY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL PARACHUTE FROM THE IDENTICAL
PLANE INVOLVED IN THIS CASE. ARRANGEMENTS INVOLVE AIR FORCE AND
NORTHWEST AIRLINES AND JUMPS WILL BE MADE AT AN AIR FORCE TRAINING
AREA NEAR MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON. PURPOSE OF THIS EXPERIMENT IS
TO PINPOINT THE TIME WHEN UNSUB ACTUALLY LEFT THE AIRCRAFT AND WHE-
THER THIS WAS CAUSE OF OSCILLATION AND CABIN PRESSURE CHANGE EX~
PERIENCED BY CREW.
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AIRFORCE PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD AIR FORCE BASE ARE READILY A-

- VAILABLE AND COOPERATIVE AND TWO INDIVIDUALS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO
PARACHUTE FROM PLANE. HOWEVER, AUTHORITY FROM HEADQUARTERS MILI-
TARY AIR LIFT COMMAND, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IS NEEDED PRIOP TO AIR
FORCE PARTICIPATION. MESSAGE REQUESTING INFORMATION WAS SENT THIS
DATE To |

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE BY PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD, HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT
EXPECT REPLY UNTIL WEEK OF JANUARY THREE, NEXT.
, APRINGFIELD, THROUGH LIAISON IS REQUESTED To conTacT[_ |
[J IN EFFORT To EXPEDITE THIS MATTER.

MINNEAPOLIS CONTACT| | NORTHWEST AIRLINES, AND AD-

VISE OF SITUATION WHICH MAY NECESSITATE DELAY IN ABOVE MENTIONED
TEST. <P
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

FILE (164-81) pate: 12/23/71
SAC, SEATTLE SuBpe- AA.

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NORJAK

At 8:55 AM, 12/23/71, SAC HELD called from
Minneapolis. He advised he had been talking to Mr. NYROP
and that arrangements were made for the same 727 to be avaij-
able to make the simulated flight on 12/27/71.

He suggested that agents actually ride on the
plane. Ue advised that Mr. NYROP had told them he did not
want a man to actually make the parachute jump but that

we could simulate the conditions by dropping a package of
similar weight.

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| |Northwest Airlines, calbd and advised that he pic
was going to come to Seattle.on the evening of 12/26/71 and
would be at the Sea-Tac Motor Inn at 8:00 AM on 12/27/71.

~ toid him we would bring all of the maps and material that we

had which has a bearing on this so that we can decide how the
flight will take place.

He advised that the airplane would be avail~
able for the flight around 4:30 PM. He asked that we make the
arrangements for the dummy and the actual drop itself. He
will make all the arrangements for the airplane.

| ] told me, contrary to our earlier b6
belief, that the crew told him that they could see the lights bic
of Portland and other distinctive lights in that area, so
given knowledge of the specific area the hijacker could very
easily have made a jump to a specific location.

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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1 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,
am Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71. cS D)
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are tuo~copies
of FD-302 interview of | l two copies b6
of interview of AL Lt /2oe//3, and two copies guB- pre
of FD-302 interview o£ on 11/24/71, all oF v Vo
should have been enclosed wit® referenced Las Vegas airtel. .
In addition, enclosed wre two copies of FD-302
search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/2 71, by Las Vegas 4gents
and also interview o on 12/2/71, for fompletion be
of Seattle files. pie
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On this date, the below listed individuals examined
a Boeing Aircraft, Type 727, which belongs-to Northwest Orient
Airlines, and which had been utilized as their flight number 305
on that date. This examination took place at 11:25 P.M. at the
Municipal Airport in Reno, Nevada.

Prior to the initiation of this search, information had
been furnished to the below agents by a member of the crew
who had flown this airplane into the Reno airport to the effect
that the unknown subject involved in the hi-jacking of this
airplane had been seated in the rear right~hand window seat
of this plane.

Upon boarding this aircraft, it was determined that the
rear row of seats on this airplane were numbered 18, and the
right window seat was designated 18F. On the seat numbered 18E

> a black clip-on tie was observed, This black tie contained a
tie clasp, yellow gold in color. with a white pearl circular
stone in the center. The label on this tie indicated it to be
a "fowncraft" tie and bore the store name of Penneys Number 3,
It further bore a label showing it to be a "Snapper" patent type
tie. On the floor directly in front of seat number 18D, the

"exterior canvas cover for a chest type parachute was observed
~along with the handle utilized for releasing this parachute.
The label on this canvas covering indicated it to be Pack Part
Number 4511876B and indicated the date of manufacture to have
been October, (year illegible}. The flap on this canvas exterior
contained a sewn on white label with the notation SSS # 5 and
COSS. This flap had also been stenciled with the name JOHNSON.

° An opened parachute which apparently had been removed
from the canvas parachute cover described above was found spread
out over seats 17C and 17B. This parachute was of a pink~orange
color, 7

On seat 18B, an unopened back type parachute was
observed. A card in the pocket of this parachute reflected it
to be a Conacol type parachute, number 60-9707 and made by the
Pioneer Parachute Company. This card indicated it was last
inspected on May 21, 1971.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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FROM : SAC, SEATTLE. _ Sus EL.

supject: NORJAK uJ.

On 12/20/71 I talked to SAC HELD in Minneapolis.

I told him that we had made extensive efforts to search the
area where the hijacker is believed to have jumped, without
discovering any evidence of his whereabouts or identity.

3 The Northwest Airlines people here have advised
that they would be glad to simulate his flight, having a
man jump to see whether the crew experienced the same
reaction as recorded on the initial flight, and if the
flight recorder records the same movement of the plane.
If it did not, then it would appear that there was little use
searching in the area we were searching in. If it did have
the same reaction, then we would have to search an area ~
approximately 2% miles by 6 miles of virgin timber.

I told SAC HELD I thought it would be well if
possible to have the same airplane used with the same crew
but I did not see any reason for them to actually jump in
the same area since it would be t6éo dangerous and we may
lose the jumper, but I did think it would be a good idea to
simulate it in an area where the jumper could be recovered.

He advised he had taked to Mr. NYROP about this
and that he had instructed that the crew and plane be put
together for this purpose as soon as possible.

XE inquired of him the status of their proposed
offer of a reward and he advised Mr. NYROP had told him
that the Seattle P-I Secret Witness Program had announced
a $5,000 reward, which was true, and that he would give

- consideration to making another $5,000 offer for information
furnished to Northwest Airlines or the FBI, furnishing the
identity of the hijacker and evidence to assist in his

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum .

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) ' pare:-12/4/71
FROM = SRA THOMAS J, MANNING = Ee
(Longview RA¥ — a7 4
SUBJECT: UNSUB ; ; : ' ;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305 . '
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 Ly
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION ony wm

00: Seattle , xo Chip ty Pe Lo wa

An extensive search in captioned case was initiated on November 25, 1971
Which was contin ued under sometimes extremely adverse and uncomfortable physical
conditions until December 3, 1971, Long hours were the normal thing anda full |
Saturday and Sunday of work took place on November 27 and 28, 1971, An extensive -

ground search was conducted on December 2, 1971 in extremely wot, havamious et
and uncomfortable conditions, . . re are
I feel that the efforts of the below listed Special Agents who were ~.--/ ~
{nvolved in the above activity were noteworthy in that their accomplishments 3
were extremely productive in running down current information in a professional, -. .
well organized and competent manner, Their attention to detail and desire to ns
accomplish as much as possible in the shortest time reflects most favorably oS
on them as Bureau agents. The writer wishes to commend each of the agents te em
listed below for a job well done: Tat 7 . ot
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/17/71

SA DONALD J. STEELE é

NORJAK ¢

RE: AVAILABILITY OF HELICOPTER
FOR SEARCH PURPOSES BY THE FBI

On Novembexy 26, 1971, | ladvised
that he

Spanaway, Washington, office telephone }
residence telephone | b

He advised that he had heard of the skyjacking
of Flight 305 of Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971

and the search being conducted. He pointed out that he
and his partner have a|

four passenger helicopter and that he has had about 300
hours experience in searches. He advised he would be
willing to make a search of the terraine near Woodland,
Washington and would charge approximately $200. per

hour on a short term basis and $175. if used extensively.
He pointed out this helicopter can cover about 350 miles
in one flight in a direct line,

He was advised the FBI was using Government
equipment in the search but his offer would be made a
matter of record in theoffice,
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Re Seattle airtel to Minneapolis dated 12/10/71.

Enclosed herewith for Seattle are FD~302's

reflecting interviews with] |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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reviewing hie notes and technical records conc the
operation of Northwest Airlings Flight 305 on November 24,
1972, he had drawn the following conclusions concerning the
possible vicinity where the hijacker bailed out of the air-
cxaft and the possible arek in which he tanded, |
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(ans nine G-I-K-M represents the airplane ! 8 "flight path as it approached
' the Portland (PDX) VOR. .

. 2. 'rhe cabin pressure "bum" occurred at 0410 GMT, the time being re~
7 'corded by the NWA Flight Operations Office (NWAFO) in Mianeapolis.

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'{c is a virtual certainty that the pressure "bump" marks the time ¢

that the high~jacker (hJ) left the aixplane. 'The alxplaae was at
"point A at that time, thus the WJ's body would land at Point A if
Lis' 'chutes did not open (unlikely). oo Dong
Be te i is assumed that the HJ way a highly expert para rohutist, and -
_' sWould-thus free-fall as far as practicable to insure the best accur~
se acy. of his: touchdown point, he would land slightly to tke NE of

'Point 4, due to his drifting with the wind from the point of 'chute oO

'- opening. "
_.. 4+ JE the HJ opened his 'chute as 'scon as he left the airplane, he ©
an Would Grift along the line A B and would touch down at h. All:
lines rarallel to' A-B are Lines along which the HJ would: drift:
if he «pened his "chute rela tiva ly early. -

Se The paxa LleLogram indicated by C-D-F-E represents the boundaries
of the probable touchdown area adjusted for possible tine errors
snd fer the ebhove deseribed wind ari fr ; Tt is probably the most
Pri thel search area, ' :
6. The earliest the HJ could have jumped is 6408, and this point ts.
represented by Point G. .
7. The crew believes the pressure "bump" occurred at 0410, but in
any even are certain it occurred before 0415. If the .7, jumped
at 0406 (unlikely) he would and on or near Line G-H. ° "£ he
'jJUmped at 0415 he would land or or near.line MN.

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area shown (G-lH-N-N), but the probability goes down as the '
ends of this area are approached.

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manually recorded notes during communications con-
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Flight 305, November 24/25, 1971. sy te,

The primary method of 'co mmunication with the Elighe
was direct between MSPFO (Flight Operations) and
SEADD (Flight Dispatch), the flight, SEA and SFO
ARINC, RNG Tower. , , '

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and as rapidly--as it occurred, there may be some
errors in the following. It is not believed' that'

they gre likely to be large or significant. ~

The following also includes additional inforna-

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The following infomation @ £rom various sources, pABarity the redio-. and

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known shortly after this time, .

kJ demanding $200,000 (deaominat ion not restricted), 2
chest-pack parachutes, 2 odack-pack parachutes. All to
be available and ready at airplane pe ricing site before
landing will be permitted at "SEA, _ ,

Apparently has a bomb in briefcase. Passenger apparently \
boarded at PDX, " ,

trew advised the y would hold over Lofall intersection until
all material available. No info yet on destination kJ desired |
after SEA T.0. HJ had said there was to be no "fimny stuff"

'at any time or he would detonate the bomb. Speciffied that

only the fuel truck, air-stair truck, and automobile with

the money and 'chutes annreach the airplene. Tnat airplane be
parked in an "isolated" position. ! Gave a deadline of 1900
CST for all demands to be met. HJ remained in tourist cabin
with: one stewardess sitting next to him and aware of whet .
appeared to be a bomb (dynamite sticks, wire, battery). Pas-~
sengers not advised that aigh-jacking in progress, but thet
reason for the holding was "minor mechanical problem".

Crew described passenger as white, 6' 1", black heir, 175#,
approximately 50, black suit, black rain coat, bleck brief
case, (411 information between cockpit and iJ being relayed

- by "captive" stewardess[ | by cabin/cock pit interphone. ) be

b7C

-hJ specified that no vehicles with beacons or. flashing red
'Lights or any other were to approach airplane. MSPFO agreed

that captain was in full command and all his requests and
wisties would be honored. Crew taking pains likewise to gain
id's confidence by giving him full information anc coopera-~
tion.

HJ also specified that, after SEA landing and parking:

- Fueling to start as soon as engines shut down. °

- Stewardess[ | would leave airplane (and only her) b6
and pick up money, then'return for 'chutes. he must' ~ pre
see knapsack with money before any other steps taken. ;

~ Passengers will be allowed off after money and 'chutes
are in his possession and fueling under way. DB Cooper-37169

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with goar DOWN, flaps at 30°, and at APPROACH -speed,

'Airplane landggh SEA after crew and hJ a wa that money and

'chutes were ¢ Rilable and in position, . \

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Crew requested car park at 10 to 11 o'clock position to aire
lane so they could see it properly.

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"4,

Notes indicate HJ indicated at one time that 'airplane .was open
to "any number of vehiclés as long as no 'funny stuff! pulled. ." |

Direct coénmunications between crew and MSPFO maintained at ae
all times. Coordination ketween Tower, vehicles, and -air-~
plane on ground at SEA were on Ground Control frequency 121.7.

First fuel truck apparently ran out of fuel. Crew requested
second truck, with third cne to be standing by. Considerable
delay in getting full load of fuel and HJ was getting 'nervous",
saying that you must "get the show on the road".

hJ specified that he vanted to go to Mexico City non-stop,
that the airerafce configuretion must te pear DOUN, flaps at -
15°, that the aft entry door must be open at all times, and |
that the aft stairs be extended after take-off. Later speci~
fied that stairs must be fully extended before take-off,
HSPFO advised crew (1) that non-stop SEA-MEX impossible with
gear DORN, flaps 15°, (2) that take-off with air-stairs full
down impossible due to inability to rotete airplane. When
HJ advised of this he asked that air-stairs be partially ex-
tended prior to take-off.': MSPFO advised this also impossible
since stairs could not be held in any intermediate position.

HJ had previously stated that no, landing within continental
U.S. would be permitted "for fuel. or anything else'. When
advised of range Limitaticn in his specified confi uration,
he agreed to something short of the border. Asked about PHX,
Advised by MSPFO that this might be within renge but that
RYO would be better as far as range was concerned. Agreed
to this without much, if any, objection.

' Aixplane OFF at SEA,

14 DME S SEA VOR at 7000', Gear DOUN, flaps extending to
30°, '

Stewardess[____ Ja Llowed to go to cockpit, b6 :
. b7C

lid advised (by inter-phone) that he was having difficulty get-

ting steps down.

Aft air-stair warning light-ON (stairs arparently now partially

extended.) Crew had been furnished Boeing procedure for exten-

ding stairs in flight. Airplane now 19 DME S SEA VOR on V23 ;

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iWeA Chief Per @rnce mngineer-had been led to field to
help calculate vanpe, etc, Boeing Company had been contacted
for assistance in range problem, flight characteristics with
air-stairs extended, whether opening (stairs extend about 20°.
in flight, possibly more with man's weight on them) would be
large enough for a man to exit. Boeing assured us there would °
be no controllability. problem, that they would get experts work-..
ing on range problem also, that they lad dropped 2-300# boxes' * .,
out air-stair opening in flight and that man could probably ~- "
get out.

WA Communications people also had arrived at field to assist: ~.
in required 'phone-patching, other communications problems.

b6
b7

, four supervisory pilots,

Ll' performance engineer, many others on the scene (MSPFO) for
assistance,

Flight at 7000', 160KIAS, fuel flow (F 7) 4500z/engine, flaps

30° gear DON. MEPFO advised they would have .even, more' severely
limited range in the flaps 30° position. Crew given prelimin-
ary information on optimum range IAS (170%), weather, air-

ports available between Sis and "RNO, minimum obstruction
clearance altitudes, etc.

HSPFO asked for stewardess best recollection of exact content
of HJ briefcase. She got on radio and gave following basic
information: . :

~ Eight red sticks, about 6" x 1" in left corner of brief
case, "Look like big firecrackers." Two rows of sticks,
"four on top of four.
-~ Wire attached to dynamite with red insulation,

~ Battery "Like flashlight battery, but about 6" high and

as big around as my arm",

_- Red sticks are about the color "of ay uniform",

Cxew called HJ and 'asked him Lf everything was 0, i, and he
replied that it was, This was appatently the jast communi ~
cation the crew had with the LJ.

Crew reported oscillation of cabin rate of climb indicator.
This probably due to HJ weight now on stairs, staixs extemling
further, resultant effect on cabin pressure. May be best
estimate of when he exited"airplane,.

MSPFO advised crew that range to RNO now looked good (air-
plane now at 10,000', 170K, gear DOWN, fleps 15°,-FF 4000¢/
hour/engine, TAT -7°C. MSPFO calculated TAS and range' from
this data, . °

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Cabin lights Qin forward cabin, OFF in @: cabin, - Curtain
between first class and tourist section was closed; crew

could not see whether HJ was still aboard.

Lost communications on NIA communicat ions. frequency (131.9)3°- oye.
'phone-patch with SEA ARINC established. Flight now 23 DME °°:
S PDX at 10,000', 40,000% fuel aboard, 165KIAS, FF and con~ |.
figuration remained the sane. Crew had previously been ad- a
vised to switch to ARINC on 131.8 when NYA communications oo
lost. MSPFO and MSPFD communicated with flight and SEA
ARINC thereafter on this 'phone-patch arrangement. SEADD

hid been monitoring all conmunications with flight and assis-
ting in'all other matters.

' bE
b7C

. participating in these events.

. Problem.

Jhad also been very actively participating throughout
the high-jacking. he had taken money and 'chutes to air-
plane at SEA, coordinated: with crew, fuel trucks, etc.

| | latex called UAL at RNO and briefed them on all b6é
of the HJ's demands, procedures to be followed at RNO, etc. dmc

Flight over EUC VOR, 10,000', L70KIAS, fuel aboard' 33,500#,
¥F and configuration remained the same, Acvised thet they
had had no commmications with the HJ for "about the last
55 minutes" despite severail attempts on cockpit-torcabin
inter-plione and PA system, Crew was assurred that fuel
was more than adequate to get to RNO, that RNO weather was
good, etc. SEADD had alse been actively following, 'and

Over HIFR, 10,000', TAT ~5°, L7OKIAS, 'fuel aboard 27, 500%,

FF and configuration the same. Some airframe icing being:
experienced. Engine anti-icing ON for appreciable length
o£ time, wing AI on "intermittently!'. Crew seemed slightly
concerned about this, but were assured that it was no

L bé
.asked that we sug- BIC

gest that flight crew slowly lower cabin temperature as much
as practicable (to slow HJ's reflexes).

MSPFO suggested a slow climb to 11,000' at Cantain's dis-
cretion, to induce as much hypoxia in iJ as possible (flight

had previously been suggested.to consider climb to as high

as practicable--but that they would, probably be perforrance Lin-
ited to not much above 17,000'--but not above 12,500'. Latter
upper limit to prevent a cabin oxygen mask drop from excit-

ing iJ. 11,000' also needed for adequate terrain clearance
RBL-RNO. Dot,

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When flight waS'in kBL area, direct cormuM€cations between
WSPFO and the flight were interrupted. UAL 4331 and WAL
328 relayed nessages'to and from the Flight for us i
Flight now at 11,000', TAT -1°, all other Mfactor essentially '
the same. ; - en ee

-

58 DME N RBL VOR, 11,000', fuel aboard 22,000;:. Only evidence

from cabin was-aft entry door and air-stair warning Lights 2,
still oN. tS
Flight switched to SFO ARINC on 130.6. MSPFO put on 'phone> * ,

patch this frequency at same time.
Fuel aboard 17,3004,
Descent from 11,000 to 9,000' started,'

Flight advised they were holding at RNO OM until they had
everything "in order",

Flight 1 mile out on finslrapproach. (At this time, we~-
MSPFO-~were on telephone conference call. Other parties
apparently on the same Line were "RNO Tower, FAA SEA, PAA
Washington, FBI Washington. Not known thether anyone else
might have also been tuned! in.) «

' Tower "talked us through" his touchdew; subsequent, taxi-

ing. Door did not appear to go to full down posi tion

* until relatively, low 'speed on roll-out. Fleps appeared

to be "UP", Parked at NE (?) corner of terminal 'ramp.

Tower reported crew had exited airplane; with FBI at this

-thme.

After parking, crew had advised on SFO /RINC that one of

- them had gone back in cabin and found no sign of hJ. They

had apparently last tried to contact him via interphone/PA
at about OO046CST with no response. At that, time they were
going to advise him that tne air-stair would have to be
retracted for landing or that damage during landing roll-out
would probably. prevent subsequent take-off, ,

Two "Little" 'chutes gone,"one "big" one cut up, appar-
ently to tie the money with shroud Lines to HJ. One "big!
'chute apparently still on thé airplane,

*

Guard requested around. airplane, FBI apparently searching

airplane.
DB Cooper-2/173

Was advised (all on conference call) at this time that
matter was now under'the jurisdiction of FBI in Washington.

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At some point: during the conference Gall, learned (it is not known from

who) that a] | operated a parachute jumping school at _ 7 bb
[_}, and that he had previously been| + BIE
0133 * NVAFO advised conference call participants that NVA would ee
'hang up if they were no longer needed on that line, Was . * .
asked to standby by either FAA or FBI Washington. Did so. " *
0135 - FAA/FBI advised NSAFO that no further conference call info-
'was. re-yuired_of NUA at that time. Hune up. (Prior'to our '
hanging up,| Jadvised FsA Washington on same Line b6

'

that he also was "signing off") .- pie

Threughout the flight from the time it was known that the HJ's desired
destination was MEX, preparations weré made for a landing. at YUM, and
Mazatlan, Mexico, as would have been-necessary due to the Limited range
in the J!s specified configuration. Prior to the RNO landing NWAFO
. suggested thet crew negotiate with HJ to pull gear and flaps UP after

| RNO take-off, that a non-stop flight to MEX would then be possible.

fhis,-of course, proved unnecesgary. 27

DB Cooper-27174 |

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1015 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104

December 16, 1971

Re
. mere Vas
Lt. Col. George Mahoney ase
U. S. Army Reserve ear ; Ae
Vancouver, Washington [>' y ; " pote (ot
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Dear Col. Mahoney:

XI wanted to drop you a note and express our
appreciation to you and to Lt. | ] for the b6é
services of Lt. , together with the use of the bic
Army Reserve helicopter in connection with the search
for the individual responsible for hijacking Northwest
Airlines Flight 305.

While we were not successful in locating the
hijacker, the work needed to be done and was made
much easier rep the use of the helicopter and the

services of Lt. We are most appreciative. _ 46
a b7C

Sincerely yours,

we
J. E.' MILNES
Special Agent in Charge

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1015 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104

December 16, 1971

SuB State?

K-
ur. George Weyerhaeuser

President

Weyerhacuser Lumber Co. we ot ree Pn
2525 S. 336th Roe fee Gel!
Federal Way, Washington

Dear Mr. Weyerhaeuser:

I wanted to drop you a letter and let you know
how appreciative we are of the services performed "

_ | as well as on
at Longview, in connection
with the search for the individual who hijacked North-
west Airlines Flight 305.
fhe services of Messrs. | . ee
together with the use of pour helicopters, were arranged: .. — c
through 2 hose
. ',
'
While we have not found the hijacker up to this

"point, we are nonetheless most appreciative of the
services of these men. . .

Sincerely yours, mT .

and

J. Ul MILNES

Special Agent in Charge
ec: | | b6
Regional Services Manager b7C
Weyerhaeuser
Longview, Washington

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eee

OPTIONAL FORM fo. 13 Dlhct-os
MAY 182 EDIT(ON .
GSA GEN, RIG, NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

f
, Memorandum
TO t SAG, SEATTLE (164-82) (P) DATE: 12/4/71
FROM + SA THOMAS J, MANNING

SUBJECT: DNSUB;
Northwest Flight Number 305,
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA = HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle

" It 4s suggosted that consideration be given to writing letters to
thank the below listed organizations for their assistance in providing helicopter

coverage of an extended search area,

Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, Washington - provided a 4 man tettconten dt
on 11/26/71 and 11/27/11 - Pliots were | / b6
3

| ) Weyerhaeuser, Longview was also at the scene to b7C
assist the helciopter pilots,
b6

US Army ~ Capt, | Jand cwe| |~ both fron wie bac
AIR CAV TROOP, 31d, Armor Ov, Regt, Fe, Lewis, Washington - Commanding officer
MAJjor| |} Two helicopters for morn ing of 11/26/71.

Bonneville Power Administration, Box 491, Vancouver, Washington , | |. .2P6
Ilpitot - 4 man helicopter for 11/26, 11/27 and 11/30/72, | lis je" bre
[but any letter should be addressed to the administrator, BFA,

jwas extremely cooperative and did an outstahding job,

Jt, | ] (Vancouver Police Officer) one helicopter 11/27/71. tbs |

Commaning Officer Lt, Col, GEORGE MAHONEY, Army Reserve, Vancouver, Wn,

in event you deem it advisable letters to Sheriff CHARLES E, GILL, Cowlitz

Coundy and to Sheriff BUGENE COTTON, Clark County SO as well as to Chief of nj
Police JOE MAY for his assistance and use of their physical facilities at Woodland,

Washington would also be in order,

) TOM h |

i aed 1 eee

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Enclosed for the Bureau are two aeronautical
charts on which the flight path of Northwest Airlines

FITsHt F305 has been drawn with a green marker pen. . Ln ie wea

It is noted that tracking of the aircraft: was © : ae
handed over from FAA, Oakland, to Reno air control approach': a Be a
at a point just north of Portola, Californias Dag CE ee

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LAS VEGAS (164-69).
ae en

PORTLAND (164-41).

FROM SACRAMENTO (164-59) IP Se
NORJAK., OO: SEATTLE. 7 oN

RE SACRAMENTO TEL, DEC. TEN, LASIn.* . , ae
r '+ - ° . .
RE: SUSPE 4 | . BIC

RECEIVING OFFICES REQUESTED DISPLAY PHOTO 7 a WITNESSES |

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.

SINCE [ | tay ROSSIBLY BE Be

ATTEMPT TO COVER HIMSELF as SUSPECT IN 'THIS 'MATTER. ADVISE 7 : : - i

SACRAMENTO RESULTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO st, TRAVIS AFB, MAY BE
ADVISED. i. . oe

CONTACT. THIS DATE WITH BEALE AFB REVEALED SR-SEVEN oEN PHOTO-—

GRAPHIC FLIGHT NOT yET ACCOMPLISHED DUE TO ADVERSE VISIBILITY ALONG _.

PORTIONS OF ENTIRE ROUTE; HOWEVER, FLIGHT. WILL TAKE PLACE FIRST

POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY. _ aed a
. | . * . . SHARCHED.. INDEX

AVAB . ' : AG ERIALIZED annul cud fiLED:

not . DEC 7 5 197

FRI SEATTLE CLR

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FROM

NORJAK «

CODED

URGENT 12-14-71 LXL
10 - DERECTOR

Lien
SACRAMENTO

164-2111)
(164-81)

(164-5) Ip

003 SEATILE. °

RE SACRAMENTO TEL TO SEATILE, DEC, THIRTEEN, LAST.

AERT
FIVE IN ©

AL SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO
APTIONED MATTER CONDUCTED DEC. THIRTEEN, LAST, BY BUAGENTS,

ALL OF WHOM WERE EITHER EXPERIENCED PILOTS OR PARACHUTISTS, WITH

NEGATIVE
ELIZZARD

CALIF. VALLEY PRECLUDED SEARCH OVER WEEKEND, DEC. ELEVEN-TWELVE,

RESULTS. AIRCRAFT UTILIZED WAS RENTAL CESSNA ONE EIGHT TWO.
NONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINS ALONG WITH FOG AND RAIN IN NORTHERN -

LAST.
END.
JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
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SEARCH — Kobe

@ERIALIZED..
1971

DEC 1
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FD-302 (REV, 3-57-69} ,

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Dote December 9, 1971

| b6
| | furnished the following information: BIC

[__—idjJ advised that on the night of_November b6
24, 1971 he observed an airplane flying near bIC
Airfield. He advised that the time_of the sighting was
between 7:30 and 8 p.m. because | |

and they had jus inished

watching "Truth or Consequences" on tev. which is on from
7:00 until 7:30 p.m.

He advised thatthe aircraft was flying at about
treetop level. and was flying from the northeast direction
toward the southwest. He stated that the plane made 2a turn
behind | Airfield and that upon completion of the b6
turn departed the area flying back toward the northeast. bmC

He stated that upon making the turn the Serene peumnes,
on its landing lights but that it did not land.

stated that planes often fly low over that particular

rea due c roximity of the airfields located
| lbut that he thought this was
peculiar since the plane put on its landing lights but
apparently did not land.

["_]stated that he was una ibe b6
the airplane since it was dark but that b7C

| | He also stated that he did not| |
number on the airplane and that he was unable to obtain
any further descriptive data due to the fact that it was

- too dark to clearly observe that much detail of the air-

plane.
j.
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on____12/29/71.4__| | Washington File» SE_164~91 HTS
by ASA kdl. Date dictated 12/3/ 72

* This document! contolns neither recommendoilons nor conclusions of the FS1, tt is tho properly of the FBI and Is looned fo your ogency;
It and Its contents ove nat to be distributed outside your agency.

DB Cocper-27181

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IR G6 SC CODED ' W
12:G3PM URGENT 12-13-71 LXL
TO SEATTLE. (164-81

" SAN FRANCISCO (164-228)
FROM § SACRAMENTO (164-58) iP

t ' oS
4 ' .
. . . . .

OR

NORJAK. OO: SEATILE.

RE SACRAMENTO TELS, DEC. SEVEN AND TEN, LAST.
THIS DATE,

RECORDS FOR ALL USPA CLUBS THROUGHOUT U.S.LOCATED THAT

"OFFICE ALONG WITH INFO RE PARACHUTE DROP ZOSES AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA
" RE PARACHUTE CLUBS NOT AFFILIATED WITH USPA.
SAN FRANCISCO AT | OBAIN ALL AVAILABLE INFO

[—_Jre USPA CLUBS IN SACRAMENTO. DIV. ALSO OBTAIN COMPLETE MEMBERSHI

< ~~ mh

LIST OF USPA MEMBERS. AND DISSEMINATE TO OFFICE CONCERNED.
neem"
AERIAL SEARCH BY BUAGENS 'OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO

——

FIVE FLIGHT ROUTE BEING CONDUCTED TODAY. _

: . SEARCHED... ee
JIT 4 , aie ey rie e,
'FBI SEATTLE 9 a _ FBI - neon 7

END. ae oO Jb ¢/ - pdt

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Seattle, Washington 98104 - f '¢ ma,
. December 13, 1971 SS vi vray t
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Bonneville Power Administration . , ea
Vancouver, Washington - 2 "ar es |
Co rear ce
Dear | ae Spt a inal ga

I wanted to drop you a note and tell. "ake.
you how much we appreciate your assistance in 7 TO ne
arranging for the use of a helicopter owned _b Xe ak ae
Bonneville Power Administration-in connection with

natal cede Etatad

he séarch for the individual who . hijacked Northwest

Airlines Flight 305. ye, oN ,
ee stan
I recognize that the Bonneville, Power LZ ae
Administration is being reimbursed by the FBI for | * sup at els "4
the expenses incurred, but nonetheless I want you 07) aS syed,
to know that we are most appreciative of your RATS
thoughtfulness in making the use of the machine ; eg hee wf
available to us. Cw. ieee |
Sincerely yours, PLETE et
. . a " DOU Rae ob
ds EB. MILNES aot "t " ~ost }
' Special Agent in Charge Soa |
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IMH:con jf - ; ;
(2) | so

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PLAINTEXT TELETYPE | URCENT _

12/9/71
TO SAC SACRAMENTO (164-50) :

FROM DIRECTOR FBI (164-2211) Sot; EB.

" 5
" F,
REURTEL DECEMBER EIGHT LAST REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO RENT

NOR JAK,

A CESSNA AIRCRAFT FOR TERRAIN SEARCHES IN CONNECTION WITH
CAPTIONED MATTER AND BuTELCALL TODAY.

YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO RENT THIS AIRCRAFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH _

THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN REFERENCED TELETYPE. KEEP BUREAU

CURRENTLY ADVISED OF ANY DEVELOPMENTS. COPY MATLED SEATTLE.

(Ct) SEATTLE (INFORMATION)

DB Cooper-27184-

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FBIL— SEATTLE /

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' sf oo FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

1 ; ' bet 12/1/71
| | residence | | b6
|_was interviewed:at the Reno IC
Airport, Kad, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24,
1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He
{ fon Northwest Airlines
Flight 305. ae
advised that according to some notes he b6
had made concerning the incident, it was at 2/59 Zulu time bIC
or 3:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time that he received an emergency
Signal from hasteasL_ on the intercom with a
series of bells signaling that they had trouble on board.
They had a pre~arranged flight signal for such emergencies
and he made a notation in his book of the time of this
notification.
Almost immediately thereafter, he received a note
£rom | Jadvising she thought -they were being hijacked b6
and added she was not kidding. - pie
Subsequently, hostess | | brought b6
a note on what appeared to be a stendard 6 x 9 tablet written BTC
with a felt pen as well as an envelope that had notations also
containing the figure $200,000, two back parachutes, two
chest packs and under it a time of 5:00 p.m. .
Hostess[_ sd then went back to the compartment b6
and sat with the hijacker at which time he insisted that all: pie
of the above items be physically present and waiting for
them at the Seattle Airport upon their arrival and prior
to their landing. ;
te ae Ler pen received the impression that the above PS
hijacking: een carefully thougnt out in advance in that BIC
the hijacker specified that the money was to be furnished
in a khapsack and even insisted that'a discarded match cover
be returned to him. He also insisted on the return of the
original note and the envelope and eppeaxed especially caxeful
to see that nothing of his was left behind, { starcuen INDEXED.
j SeRt 17, FILED mem
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[___|stated that as soon as they verified b6
'the intentions of the hijacker, they inimediately contacted . bic

the company via theix radio connections concerning the situation
but they did not alert the passengers nor did they press

the emergency transponder code button signaling a hijacking

fo the control towers due to the hijackers insistence of
no funny stuff", Loe

. They subsequently radioed the Seattle approach control"
tower and requested holding instructions in order they could

remain airborne for the approximate, 1% hours which, was
estimated to be required in order that all of the items

requested by the hijacker could be obtained,

[_]noted that all of the demands of the hijacker »6
were forwarded to the cockpit through hostess[______—idJand bIC
at no time did he have occasion to personally observe or have

any direct contact with him,

«

. Inasmuch as Seattle was the destination and actual
termination point for that flight, an armouncement from the

cockpit was made to the passengers that they were burning

off excess fuel which helped put the other passengers at
ease. In addition, the hostesses were instructed not to

serve any additional drinks to any of the passengers,

mS It was further established that hostess[__] bb

was to act as intermediary between the hijacker and the , bIC

individuals meeting the plane to supply his demands. The

| | fox Northwest Airlines and one other individual
. Wek@ to De in the first vehicle with the moncy, the second
, vehicle was to carry the stairs so that the hostess could

exit from the front of the plane with only one driver designated
for that vehicle with a third vehicle being a fuel truck con-

taining a driver only which was to remain in a 10 or 11 o'clock

position from the plane in order that all would be in full
- View of the hijacker at all times,

After the plane had landed and the initial delivery
made of the monet: and "the foils the hijacker then forwarded

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through hostess the following instructions which b6
he also listed: rey were going to Mexico City non-stop b7C

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they would fly with landing gear down and flaps down;

they would not fly above 10,000 feet; (4) they would
£ly with the lights out in the cabin; (5) they were not
to land in the U. S. for fuel or for any other reason;

6) there was to be no one aft. of the first clas Lin}
7} he indicated that after taking off, hostess|

Be they could not, xeach Mexico City, anywhere in Mexico;
3

"would be allowed to visit the cockpit; (8) he wanted the

rear door open and the stairs extended for taking off.

noted that at ths point they informed him
that it would be impossible to make a take-off with that
Gireraft in that position and the hijacker subsequently
agreed to having the dax closed with the stipulation that

-hostess | couid lower the staixs after the plane was

airborne. Ld noted that all of the above instructions

were given on the ground at Seattle orally by the hijacker

through[ _|during the period she was carrying onthe

parachutes, .
' Aftér the release. of the passengers, ond during

the period of re-fueling, the hijacker became considerably

annoyed at the delay in re-fueling and at the point where

96 per cent of the fuel was on board, he implied that the

procedure was being deliberately delayed. The hijacker

displayed a specific knowledge of flying and aircraft in

general and that one in particular and they were finally

able to convince him that the time being utilized was entirely

NeECeSSALYo , . .

they subsequently informed the hijacker that
under the operating conditions that he had stipulated,
it would be impossible for them to reach Mexico City and
he thereafter countered with the possible destination of

Phoenix. Each point that he mentioned would be considered
and rejected with the cities of Yuma, Sacramento and Reno

being mentioned and a final agreement reached whereby the plane
would fly to Reno, Nevada, as its initial destination. ,

"| | stated that_after take-off they flew |
at an indicated air speed of 170 Imots which would have

provided an estimated ground speed of 205 miles per hour, -

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The hijacker was questioned concerning his intentions_with

reard to the bomb package and he responded through b6
.that he would either take it with him or disarm it at the _ bIC

time of his departure. Upon their departure from Seattle,
they followed a course knownm_as "Victor 23" which is a standard
low altitude routing to Portland and received clearance

from Sacramento tower for Victor 23 at 10,000 feet,

vecalled that initially after receiving - b6

descriptive data from hostess | | they radioed the company »7¢
for any likely suspects _or modus operandi and the company

finished the name of | | who had previously been

| and was suspected as a possibility
OF pDGing the hijacker. . .

stated that departure from Seattle was made b6
at 7:36 p.m. and at approximate ly 8305 p.ita. he called the _ b7e
hijacker on the intercom, inquixed whether he could hear .

and whether there was anything they could do for him.

The hijacker responded in the negative and the crew then

decided that the hijacker was on board for the duration
and they decided against any more tests or contacts with

him until after they arrived at Reno, Nevada, Upon approaching

Reno Airport, they tried to contact the hi jackex with no
- response and they notified their compeny of same.

Deseo) tated that approximately 5 to 10 minutes b6

after the last contact with subject at 8:05 p.m., they BIC

heard and felt an oscillation of the aircraft and commented

at the time that the hijacker could have departed, causing

the umusual vibration since thexe had been no change in flight

altitude, -speed or any other external force which would account
or £ sudde: ilieati They telephoned the company

» in Minneapolis shortly there~

after, and stated that the oscillation, which could have been

the hijacker's departur 3 have occurred between 8:05
Dele aind their cail a 5 or 10 isinutes later, the

exact time which would be recorded in the company log.

| stated that they had not yet reached BS
Portland proper but wore definitely in the sitburbs or immediate b7C
vicinity thereof, . , 4

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reception of the aircraft at Reno, Nevada, were based on the
'same instructions that the hijacker had previously furnished
prior to the landing at Seattle and no member-of the crew
departed from the cockpit to check on the presence of the

piiacker following the arrival in the compartment of hostess
who had ldcked the door behind her. . Loo

added that ikchad not occurred to them
at the time, but Ehey could have pinpointed their exact location

at the time-the oscillation was felt and admitted that the

crew had emergency exits from the pilot's compartment via
the windshields and a rope ladder. Conceivably, following

' the departure of the passengers and during one of the periods

that hostess was. off fhe plane ob¥aining the parachutes,
the remainder of the crew could have vacated the aircraft
leaving the hijacker on board alone.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-8§) .
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LC) Teletype [] Immediate [] TOP SECRET
Facsimile {] Priority [] SECRET
[X)__ AIRTEL C) Routine [} CONFIDENTIAL
{[} UNCLASE FTO
CC} UNCLAS
Date 3/15/89
1 TO : / SAC, SEATTLE
2 FROM Lah SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC)
3 SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D.B. COOPER;
4 CAA - HIJACKING
5 00: Seattle
6 . Enclosed for Seattle are computer print-outs and "hot
tip" sheets received as possible leads called in by viewers of
7 the television program "Unsolved Mysteries," which recently aired bE23 ~
5 a segment dealing with the D.B. Cooper case. Ak:
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FD.-491 (Rev, 1-27-77) . @

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

"le | laa Lugiler DATE: Ghp3/E 7

' Ompta» C[04-E I52)

[] Ruc .
UBJECT: f
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Da
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Enclosed are items. ~
These items are forwarded your office since: < / 4
(7) All logical investigation completed in this Division ptt tee | Ls
[27You were 00 at the timeour case was RUC'd.
Enclosures are described as follows:
SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIALIZED FIRED
E-l app 2° 1989
Fal — LOS ANGELES /
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NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES.

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UNITED STATES coe MENT

Memorandum
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Mon : (LaLa. /o%-/9o er RUC

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Enclosed are > items.
These items are forwarded your office since:
(Jj AU logical investigation completed in this Division
[J You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd,
Enclosures are described as follows:
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' FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 8/11 {72

W. E. Hulton § Company, 75 on
Federal Street, was interviewed and provided the following
information:
He was a passenger on American Airlines Flight
[Jon July 20, 1972.
He stated he saw a man on the flight whol _| b6
| L— appeared partially drunk, and was using obscene bic
a toward a stewardess whose name he thought was
He said the man talked to the passengers of the
plane as a group and said things about the girl to them, using
: same obscene language.
; He stated he did not see the man assault or put
his hands on any of the flight crew personnel.
He stated this scene took place during the latter
part of the flight.
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Interviewed on 8/1 0/72 Boston, Massachusetts— _File *_Besten—164-190
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (16-97) 12/2/71
SA EDJARD A. ROMANOFF (13)

UNSUB;

HIJACKING OF NORTHREST ORIENT AIRLINES
FLIGHT NUMBER 305

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE

11/2/71

CAA = HIJACK.

(00: Abe,

£E! 1 listen i Cue.

On nn it was deternined that Elsinore
Paricenter Inc. has in excess of 1800 registration cards
on file since Ifay 1971, each card representing a first}
tine jumper at that parachute jumping center. The cards,
5 x 7 in size, bear the name, address, ago, height and
Jelght of the applicant. Each person wanting to jump
at the Elsinore center must fill out an application -
registration form before making his first jump at this
center no matter how many times he has jumped elsewhere.
On succeeding junps, no further application op registration
is necessary if #he person is a nember of the 14, Parachute
Associati and produces a USPA licenses If the
person makes second jump and does not have the license
the mxpimn original rogistration card is pulled or checked
so the person does not have to fill out a second form.
Once the USPA license is presented, a USPA License number
is noted on the original card,

All jumpers at Eisinore have been registered |
and registration cards have been maintained since 1957.
There are approxinately 10,000 registration cards on
filo, naintained at the Elsinore Paricenter Anc. office,
Skylark Ficlid, Elsinore, California, The verson to sce

with regard to these records is | b6é |
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BAC, LOS

AUCTLES (164-497)

UNSUBS

HIGACKIUG OF LORSHVES? ORTSUE

PLIGHE PUNBER 3903
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months acto rrid ha avine encrreed him in a discucsion

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ond considered an authority in his ricid. ine previous
contacts with the Los Anzeles Division he has appeared to
be an intelligent and reliable source.

On the same date, SA | Riverside
Resident Agency, was telephonically furnished the above
information and requested to vecontect L_ Jand Locate

and intervicy

tn an effort to develop information

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 19

MAY 1002 ECITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-34,.6 @ }
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ,

Memorandum

SAC, LOS ANCELUS (164-97) DATE: 12/2/71
SA EDUARD A. ROMANOPP (13)

ISUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTUBEST ORIENT ATRLINLS
FLIGHT WfitBER 305

PORYLAED TO SHATILE

11/24/71

CAA < AT seh

sdacteeiaieanmeet tina oA

Poet Eat RTI tee te tt aia aie arse

On 12/1/71, it was Jotermined that Elsinore
Paricehter Inc. has in excess of 1800 registration cards
on file since May 1971, each card representing a first-
time pipet at that parachute jumping center. The cards,
5X 7 in size, bear the name, address, age, height and
Jeipht of the applicant. Each person wanting to jump

at the Elsinore center must fill out an apnlication ~
registration form before making his first jump at this

On succeeding j
is necessary if

peseon "makes, he second jump and does not have the license
the pmzmkmx~original registration card is pulled or checked
so the person does not have to fill out a second form.

Once the USPA license is presented, a USPA license number
is noted on the original card,

ALl jumpers at Elsinore have been registered
an@ repistration cards have been maintained since 1957.

There are approximately 10,000 registration cyds on

file, maintained at the Blsinore Paricenter a office,

Skylark Field, Elsinore, Califor %

with repard to these records is b6

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NR G39 LA PLAIN

121 PM NITEL iget-71 Rwe

(TO SEATILE (164-81)

BUTTE (164-26)

PORTLAND (164-41) ,
HONOLULU (164-85). "VIA WASHINGTON
NEWYORK , a ,
SAN FRANCISCO |
CINCINNATE: (164-55)

FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 8P.

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"UNSUB3 NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. |
RE CINCINGATI TELETYPE TO BUREAU NOVEMBER THIRTY LaSTs
BUTTE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE DATED NOVEMBER
THIRTY LAST; PORTLAND TELETYPE TO Los ANGELES ASD SEATTLE ,
—pATED NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST, AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE

'DATED: DEC EMBER ONE INSTANT.

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ON DECEMBER ONE INSTANT, | | BORN

RE: SUSPECT

IDAHO, LOCATED. AND INTER-

VIEWED AT RESIDENCE In| | CALIFORNIA.

DISPLAYED PASSPORT AND SALES SLIPS 'TO VERIFY HIS PRESENCE"

IN DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. ABROAD FROM
NOVEMBER TWENTY ONE LAST UNTIL RETURN DECEMBER
ONE INSTANT AND ACCOMPANIED ByY| | DURING ENTIRE TRIP.
RE: . SUSPECT L | } .
RECORDS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CALIFORNIA,
"REVEALED | BORN Was

ARRESTED BY ABOVE AGENCY ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE LAST aT

P.M, WHEN OBSERVED|

CALIFORNIA. ADVISED

PICK UP TRUCK STUCK IN SAND AND HE WAS SEEKING HELP.
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY SAME DATE. AS INTENT COULD NOT BE

'ESTABLISHED,

ON NOVEMBER | lLaST HE WAS AGAIN ARRESTED BY.

SAME AGENCY WHEW OBSERVED PARKED IN GREEN CHEVROLET PICK UP

BEARING OREGON LICENSE REMGVED BY

_OFFICERS Ta HOSP LTAL

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RECORDS OF ABOVE AGENCY SHOWS LOCAL RESIDENCE OF

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CALIFORNIA. [__]INTERVIZWED BY SPECIAL AGENT THIS DATE

AT ABOVE ADDRESS AND STATES | aRRIVED
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INSTANT DATE

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PAGE SEVEW .

ARREST oF | Jsy| SHERIFF'S OFRICE ON NOVEMBER

TWENTY FIVE LAST. STATED ONLY ITeMS FOUND IN SEARCH WERE

SEVERAL SMALL HAND TOOLS. SECRET SERVICE INTEREST IN

DUE TO: SECURITY OF PRESIDENT NIXON UPON ARRIVAL AT

ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE LAST.

[__]wHzreapouts EstaBLisHeo in| wr THIN
FEY HOURS AFTER HIJACKING AND HE WAS DRIVING SANE VEHICLE
WHICH DEPARTEDL___—_—sd ON NOVEMBER TWENTY THREE LaST. NO

FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED.
RE: PARACHUTE CLUBS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

ON NOVEMBER THIRTY. LAST,

CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF| ]
SKY DIVER MAGAZINE, apviseDL___—
REs1pes | | CALIFOR#ia,

RESIDENCE NEGATIVE THIS DaTE.
INSTANT DATE,L___—SJTELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED LOS ANGELES

OFFICE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGED FOR PURPOSE OF OBTAINING ALL

INFORMATION AVAILABLE RE PARACHUTE CLUBS, OBTAINED

INFORMATION

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ARTISTS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA O8 UNKNOWN SUBJECT THIS

WATTER IN EFFORT TO DEVELOP SySPECTS.

1% UNITED STATES, —

CONSIDERED: AUTHORITY IN HiS FIELD AND HAS INDICATED WILLINGNESS

TO COOPERATE IN ANY WAY POSSIBLe,

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BUTTE AWD SEATTLE DISCONTINUE REGARDING
LOS ANGELES, INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED TO
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LOS ANGELES WILL FOLLOW, SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS AND
CONDUCT INVESTIGATION BASED ON RESULTS OF EXTENSIVE INTERVIEW
OF AND EXAMINATION OF AVAILABLE PHOTOGRAPHS —_

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AND MEMBERSHIP RECORDS IN HIS POSSESSION.
END. Oo

PUE PUR FBI NEW YORK FOR ONE

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SAC, LS INGDLES (16h~197) 12/2/71
SA EDJARD A. ROMANOFF (13)

UNSUB3

HIJACKING OF NORTHVEST ORIENT AIRLINES
FLIGHT NUMBER 305

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE

11/2h/71

CAA ~- HIJACK

00: SEATTLE

Re Seattle telephono call te Los Angeles, 12/2/71

With respect to reviewing and clininating

registration cards of pstvidual no: fitcing the deseriptbion

of the perpetrator, SA Seattlo offico, adviscd b6

that the minirum and maximum guides should be used as follows: b7C
Age: 35 ~ 55 years

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witness placed suspectts are
at the low limit of 35, and
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in his low 59's)

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UNSUB 3 "HIJACKING OF No RTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT

HUBBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY
FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, CAA. basi HIJACKTHGS EXTORTION, ,
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'LOS ANGELES, TWELVE TWO INSTANT.

ON TWELVE ONE LasT,|

| DESCRIBED TALKING TO- SUBJECT

FITTING DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER DURING JULY OR. AUGUST LAST AT

SUB JECT QUESTIONED RE| |
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED RE. SSIBILITIES rf]

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END QUOTE. EACH PERSON MAKING FIRST JUMP AT

THAT LOCATION, REGARDLESS OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE, MUST FILL OUT

REGISTRATION FORM. BEARING NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, DOB, HEIGHT AND

WEIGHT. CARD REFERRED TO ON SUBSEQUENT JUMPS. IF PERSON HOT

CENSED WITH. UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION PAREN USPA

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Sa FRANCISCO SHOULD ESTABLISH LIALSON WITH
USPA IN MONTEREY, DETERMINE IF PHOTOS OF LICENSED MEMBERS.
MAINTAINED IN FILE. ADVISE LOS ANGELES LOCATIONS OF ALL JUMP
"CENTERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 3

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FITTING DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT NOT KNOWN TO JUMP CENTER, AMD
IF FEASIBLE, FORWARD TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR COMPARISON WITH
PHOTOGRAPHS OF LICENSED JUMPERS. |

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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SAC, SAN FRANCISCO
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)

UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT
NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY
FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SEATTLE

RE: (SUB A) —_

RE LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO SEATTLE AND SEATTLE TELCALL TO
LOS ANGELES, TWELVE TWO INSTANT.

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THAT LOCATION, RECARDL™SS OF PRIOR FXPFRIZ. NCH, "UST FILL OUT

RECISTRATTON FORM BEARING NAIT', ADDRI'SS, AGH, DOB, HIICHT AND

WEICHT, CARD REFERRED TO ON SUBSEQUENT JUMPS IF PERSON NO?

KNOWN AT CENTER. ALL JUMPERS CONTTNU™NG IN SPORT Must Bi

LICENSED WITH UNITHD STATIS PARACHUTE. ASSOCIATION PAREN USPA
PND PAREN, PO BOX ONS ZERO NINE, MONTEREY, CALTVORNIA. USPA
LOCATED CANARY ROW, MONTDOREY, CALIPORWTA, PHOTO OF LICENSEE

REQUTRED BHYORE USPA ISSURS LICHNSH.

RECORDS GO BACK TO KAN ONE

NIN? FIVE SIVEN, WPSTIMATED TEN THOUSAJD PLUS CARDS ON FILE aT
THAT CENTER. USPA WILJ, HAVE RECORDS RE LOCATTONS OF ALL JUMP

CLNEERS IN U.S.

SAT PRa 1CTScO SHO LO FSTARLTSH LIATSON 'TTH
USPA IN IIONTLREY, Dr-T)RMINT! Ir PROTOS OF LICENSED MEBERS
MATNTAIN?TD IN WILE, ADVISH LOS ANGELES LOCATIONS OF ALL JUMP

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 1D
MAY 1982 EOITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 301-19.6

UNITED STATES CO@pmenr Td

' Memorandum

TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

SAC, ALBANY DATE: November 30, 1971

SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) (-P-)

UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTRWEST AIRLINES ©

FLIGHT #305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,

11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00: SEATTLE

BUfile 164-2111

Enclosed for each office is one artist's conception
of the captioned subject. The Bureau is preparing a circular
for field-wide circularization concerning captioned case and
will include an artist's conception of the hijacker. The Bureau
has been asked to prepare a sketch showing the unknown subject
without glasses. Additional distribution will be made from
time to time to parachute clubs, flight instruction schools and
airports, etc., in an effort to identify the unknown subject
which undoubtedly will result in various field divisions receiving
calls on this case.

; For the assistance of all offices in conducting
investigation and to evaluate complaints from citizens, the
following information is furnished:

The unknown subject boarded captioned flight at
Portland, Oregon, using the name DAN COOPER. As the plane
was taxiing toward 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

2- All Offices (Encl A /

3 - Seattle (164-81)

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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-97) 12/1/71

SA

UitSUB;

HIJACNING OF VORTHVEST ORIEDT ATRLINES
PLIGHT KUMBER 305

FORTLAND TO ShisktLo

11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXYORTION

00: Scattle

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to bear the neme and address of
Rollins Heights, Cailfornia.

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information concerning officers ond Vhnother tho]
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HIJACKING OF NORTHVEST ORTENT AIRLINES

PLIGHT RUMBER 305

FORTLAND TO SDATTLE

11/24/71

CAA ~ TESACKING; EXTORTION

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Ss25URGEVT le/ve/7i MAK
TO 8 DIRECTOR
YASRINGTON FIELD
, SEATTLE (164-01)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UN UR , JORTHVEST ORIENT ATALISES FLIGHT THRE

PORTLASD TO SEATTLE, WOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR,

LAST.

E ZERO FIVE,

MIGJACKING.

CAA -

FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, NONTEREY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES. NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF. MEMBERS ON FILE AT THEIP
OFFICE. PRIOR TO TIME MEMBERSHIP CARD ISSUED PHOTO OF MEPBER IE
NECESSARY AND IS AFFIXED TO MEMBERSHIP CARD 3UT NO COPIES KEPT
XY ASSOCIATION. fo

| UNITZD STATES PARACHUTE —_

ASSOCIATION, if agne EEABLE TO PRINTIUG agtift's CONCEPTION £Tc.
OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZIAE ""PARACHUTIST" FoR gahuany ISSUE, THE
ARTICLE TO BI. PRINTED WOULD HAVE TO 3E IN POSSESSTOM OF UMITED STATIS
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER THELVE, EXT.
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TO: DIRECTOR
UASHINGTON FIELD
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FRoM: Sa FRANCISCO (164-229)

UNSUS, NORTHNEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING,

FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HONTEREY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES SOT HAVE PHOTOS OF RELSERS ON FILE AT THEIR

'OFFICE. PRIOR TO TIME MEMBERSHIP CARD ISSUED PHOTO OF GERBER Is

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ARTICLE TO BE PRINTED WOULD HAVE TO BE Ii) POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER TVELVE, WEXT,

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NRG13 SELPLAIN

19254 PM NITEL 12/2/71 DCA
TO LOS ANGELES
FROM SEATTLE (16481) iP

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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA -
HIJACKING; EXTORTION. O00: SE.

RE SE TELCALL TO LA THIS DATE.
RE SKY DIVING CLUBS.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF LA IN REVIEWING RECORDS OF SKY DIVING

. CLUBS, WITNESSES HAVE FURNISHED DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB WITH VARIA-
TIONS IN AGE FROM THIRTYFIVE TO IN FIFTIES, VARIATIONS OF HEIGHT

FROM FIVE FEET NINE TO SIX FEET ONE AND VARIATIONS IN WEIGHT FROM
ONE FIFTY TO ONE EIGHTY. THESE VARIATIONS SHOULD BE BORNE IN MIND
BY LA IN CONNECTION WITH REVIEW OF SKY DIVING CLUB RECORDS.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SFTIONAL FORM NO, 10
MAY 1982 EDITION

SSA FPMR {al CFR) 101-31.8

UNITED STATES G NMENT @
TO : SAG, LOS ANGLL SS DATE: 32/6/71
FROM : SA EDVARD a. ROIATOFF (13 )
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper

HIJAGKT IC OF NORTEEST AIRLT WES
FLICHT 305,

PORTLAND TO SEA 2PLE

11/24/71

00: SE

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[| reviewed registration cards of parachutists who have bic
jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter at Skylark Field,
isinore, California.

It should be noted that there are approximately
25,000 registration cards on file going back to 1957,
however, records containing descriptive data only po back
to sometime during 1969.

Each person who nakes a jump at Elsinore must
fill out a registration card before making a jum, rerardless
of how much prior experience they have had elsewhere,
On succeeding jumps, if the individual is not known, the
card is referred to and the junper may jump without
filling out any further logs or cards. Although receipts
are given to jumpers when they pay for tickets to jump,
nanos are not recorded.

After reviewing the registration cards, all
cards where the individual was between 35 - 55 years of
age and was between 519 - 6t1, and between 150 - 190
pounds, was pulled aside and photographed, including
marginal descriptions. Approximately 00 cards were
photopraphed.

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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. OO SE.

REs (SUB A).

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MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE TwO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA,
GREED 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 SEATILE 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

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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CAFTIONFD. JANUARY ISSUE GOES TO PRESS DECEIBTR TVELVE AND prc
WST BE IN POSSESSION OF BY THAT DAT.
If SEATTLE SECURES BUREAU AUTHORITY FOR PHOTO AWD
ARTICLE TO APPEAR IN THIS MAGAZINE, AS VELL AS UNITUD STATES
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION UWAGAZINE CUOTE PARACHUTIST PUD QUOTE,
ARTICLE SHOJLD BE FORVARDED TO LA OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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UNSUBS eee, NORTIILST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND 70 SEATTLE, NOVEMBrR TVENTZ SOUR,

SEVLNTYONT. CAA = HTJACKING; EXTORTION. OO: SEH.
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CAPTION™D. JANUARY ISSUT. GORS TO PRUSS DRCLB R TVLLVE AND

4UST Bro TY POseussToOn ol BY THat DAT}.

IF SEATTLE SECURES BURHAT AUTHORITY FOR PHOTO AND
ARTTOCLE TO APPEAR TN THTS MACAZTNS, AS WiLL AS UNTTED STATE
PARAC TUTE ASSOCTATION MAGAZTIE CUOUT. PARACTRUTIST IND QJOTC,
ARTICLL SHOJLD Bu FORVARDID TO LA OFSICE AS SOOW AS POSS IBLT

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12-45 PM URGENT 11/38/71 JIT
TO LOS ANGELES

FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

UNSUB 3 NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO
FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN
SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKINGs EXTORTION, OFFICE OF ORIGIN:
SEATTLE.

REs SUSPECT

ON NOVEKBER THIRTY INSTANT,
| SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,

ADVISED PHOTO OF UNSUB BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO

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AS WHITE MALE, HID TO LATE

THIRTIES, SIX FEET TALL, ONE HUNDRED NINETY POUNDS,

EYES, PREMATURELY GRAY HAIR,

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LOS ANGELES, AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (CONE) WILL

CONDUCT CREDIT AND CRIMINAL CHECKS ON |

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DETERMINE PRESENT ADDRESS AND OBTAIN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH,

(TUG) WILL CHECK ENROLLMENT AT LOCAL COLLEGES AND

UNIVERSITIES SINCE|

|FOR ANY RECORD

IDENTIFIABLE WITH

(THREE) WILL CONTACT LOCAL PARACHUTIST AND SKY JUMPING

ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE

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HE HAD LIVED THERE PREVIOUSLY.
SEATTLE INDICES NEGATIVE on

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11:42AM URGENT 12/8/71 VAB

TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) mw

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER$ NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO
FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATILE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA -
HIJACKING $ EXTORTION, OO: SEATTLE.

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RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER

SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.

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TWO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUB. JANURAY ISSUE
GOES TO PRESS 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.

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164-81

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 MEET PRESS DEADLINE OF DEC-
EMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE. SEATTLE DIVISION WILL PROVIDE LOS AN-
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Lis@CAM URGENT 12/8/71 VAB

TO DIRECTOR (864-2111)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)

FROM SEATTLE (164-81)

UNSUB , AKA DAN COOPER$ NORTHYEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO
FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONEZ, CAA -
HIJACKING; EXTORTION. O02 SEATTLE.

RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECENSER
EVEN, SEVENTYONE.

"SKYDIVER™ MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE

WO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUBe JANURAY ISSUE
GOES TO PRESS 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.

END PAGE ONE

SEMALIZENS,"2........FILED..2....
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Date 12/7/71
TO: SAC, Albany
LEGATS Ottawa '
Mexico City
Director, FBI (164-2111) (

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.

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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
fers 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

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2 - All Field Offices

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Airtel to SAC, Albany
LEGATS Ottawa
Mexico City

Re: NOQJAK

given to individuals named Cooper whose description fits that

of the unknown subject. AL1 leads in this matter are to receive
immediate and extensive investigative attention and are to

be set out by telephone and confirmed by teletype. Keep the
Bureau and the Seattle Office currently advised of all. pertinent
developments.

Consider the unknown subject dangerous.

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SA EDVARD A. ROIMANOFF

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SA EDVARD A. ROMANOFP (13)

NORJAK
00: SE

On 12/10/71, the following persons wero
interviewed at the Elsinore Paricenter Inc. location at
Skylark Field, Flsinore, Californias

An artist's conception of the skyjacker of
tho 11/2h/71, NORJAK case was displayed to each of the
above employees who were unable to furnish any information
coneerning the identity of the subject.

Kid state, however,

that althoughl [does not Look exactly like the
artist's conception, there are similarities. They cach
stated that they do not belicve | was the hijacker

inasmuch as he has since been to Skylark Field and has
displayed no indications of wealth. They are aware he
has a criminal record.

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to someone during Ausust who asked hin questions Like BIC
"How do you go about jumping offt of jot aircraft", ate.,
zumumin Plight rocords for tho month of August were
photographed. Theso rocords are sinilar to flight
ranifosts and list tho last name of the person who has
parachuted at Elsinore.

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hijacker and/or the person whon ho tallrcd to in August.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 30

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UNITED STATES GO MENT r
Memorandum

SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (Sub A) DATE: 12/10/71

SA EDWARD A, ROMANOFP

NORJAK
00: Seattle

The following list of names, addresses,and dates
of birth were obtained from adult register cards from the
Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., Route 2, Box 501, Elsinore, Cali-

fornia, and the identities of persons who registered to jump.

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LA 164-497

GUY M. BLACKMORE . 9712 Aviation Blvd. 1/16/16
los Angeles,
California g0009
GERALD E, BOTH 2275 W. Carson St. 7/2/18
Torrance, California
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9/25/17

Pacific Palisades,

FRED G. capers 1423 Marinette Rd.
California 90272

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Gardena, California
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BERK MC coyton

3510 Marcus Ave
Newport Beach,
California 92660

4/12/18

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JOHN L. NOWELL 6432 Los Arcos S¢. 2/13/21
Long Beach, California
90815

JOHN L. NOWELL 6432 Los Arcos St. 2/13/21
Long Beach, California
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DAVID F. papi 5657 Wilshire Blvd. 9/12/16
Los Angeles,

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Montclair, California
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SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497) DATE: 1/12/72
SA EDWARD A. ROMANCEF (13)

NORJAK
HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SBATTLE)

Re Los Angeles airtel to New York dated 12/22/71,
(ELSINORE PARICENTER, INC. LA 164-97 SUB A)

2 i OF A WWOFF contacted

La Verne, Calif.
and determined fihas he is a] [with BNDD at Los
Angeles, On-t#he same day, [ | BNDD, was
cwhntacted and it was determined thabt| Jwas at work

on 11/2/71 and was .observed by fellow employees. He spent:
most of the day at the USA's office and did not leave

for home'until 5:30 pm.

On 1/5/72, SA ROMANOFP contacted |
at his place of employment, Save-On store,
Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Calif. lis the
of this Save-On branch and records reflect he
worked until 10:00 1/2i:/71L and opened the store on
Thanksgiving day. is blond and is not similar in
aa A to the artists sketch,

On 1/12/72. SA ROMANOFY contacted }

| Sunland, Gaiifornia. He is
THE located at the
cofner of| Jadvised that he
- was working on 11/24/71 and was releaved by a part-time
bartender at 6:00 pm. He then went to his girlfriend's
home in Langeaster, Calif. Her name is| | and
she works at the Securit in Langeaster., Iler home
telephone is | has heavy blond hair
he isl_]years of age born] | He has
a large scar on the] jas a result of
al ja number of years ago, He does not
look like the artist's sketch of the hijacker,

On 1/12/72| Jwas contacted by SA, ,.
ROMANO and verified that did in fact spend / |... ue
Thanksgiving eve and day with her in Langcaster, * wa)

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UNITED STATES GO@PRNMENT @
Memorandum
TO: SAG, LOS ANGELES (1641.97) «PATE! 4/13/72
FROM ; SA EDWARD A, ROMANOFF (13)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
HIJACKING; EXTORTION
OO: SEHATTLE

Re Los Angeles airtel of SA EDWARD A, ROMANOFF
dated 12/22/72,

On hone SA EDVARD A, ROMANOFF contacted bé
jat the Pacific Telephone Company, —_
5S. Orange ree Glendale, California at which time he smu

verefied that Ae was "at work on 1L/24./7L until 4:30 in the
afternoon, He produced written record of the fact and his

secretary's appointment_book reflected be was in his office
during the afternoon, is the of
the telephone company at that address.

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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-97) 1/17/72
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SA EDVARD A, ROMANOFE
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TORFAK

EXTORTION; HIJACKING
00: SHATTLE

Re Los Angelos airtel to New York, 12/22/71

SA EDIARD A. ROMANOFF at which © it was observed that
fir. BLACKMORE has thick salt ang peppor colored hair, Ile
is 55 years of age, born 10/1/16, Lusk, 'thyroming. BLACKIiORE

is in the hotel management business, vorks nights and spends
the day at the beach. He resides at|

On 1/14/72 GUY Mt. foie was interviewed by
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and verified that BLACKIiOnRE spent Thanksgiving eve with
BLACKHORE does not smoke according to
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On the sane day,|__ |was contacted b6
at his place of employnent, Tri-Cities Goncrete, 8203 bic
Alapama Street, Redlands, California, was interviewed

and it was determined that he has never jumped from an
aircraft, although he has taken the training at Elsinore
and paid ror his first jump. He displayed a receipt for
the training that reflected he was "winded" and not ablo to
jump. He will be able to jump when he returns to

Elsinore, The personnel officer at_Tri-Cities displayed
enploynent records reflecting that[__ was at work

on 11/2/71 until 5:15 pm. , ,
On 1/17/72, | | |was interviewed at Epp A
Brothers Manufacturing Co., 3260 E. 59th Street, Long Beack, ~~ b7¢

California, [_|has a ful% beard mtamiin estimated by
fellG@y employees as being about eight months old. Records
reflect he was working on 11/2),/71 until h:30 pm. He does 4

not smoke,
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M emorandum
TO > SAG, LOS AN@7E4S (161-197) DATE? 1 /2),./72

FROM: SA TYTARND A, RUUAKOPT (13)

SUBJECT: = TIORJAK
TPORPIONUs HIJACKING
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Re Los Anseles airtel bo pow York, 12/22/71

On 1/19/72, | was interviewed by b6
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—? | is divorced ond does not reside at
| He currently resides in Bic Bear but

aa3 stavs locally with »is sister at
telophone | te also

tays with a cirlfriend at the above jad ress,
spent Thankscivine with his sister and was with his

cirlfriend and_her dauchter on L1L/2h/7l, He is described

as beins born | 180 pounds,
Stocky build, thick red°-ish-brown nair, wears glasses,

round face, Light conolexion.

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1/28-72
AIRTEL ATRHAIL
TO: SAG, DUFFALO (16-6)
PROM: SAC, LOS AKGOLES (16h-197)
RL? HORJAK
AIJAGKING$ EXPORTION
09; SEATTLE
Re fuffalo airtel to Los Angeles dated 12/28/71
Enclosed for Evffalo are the three photorraphs
of which were furnished to Los Angeles Py

tho Buffaio office with reairtel.

Por the

information of Eur;

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the individual that talked to him during August 1971

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TO: SAC, HIV YORK
PROV: SAC, LOS ARCRLSS (164-97) P
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HLACKING; EXTORTION
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Re: ELSINORE PARICENTER, INC. LA 16l-4.97 SUB A

On 11/30/71, |

resembled an unknown individual who on three or four
occasions parachuted fror the jump center at Elsinore,
California.

on an FD-302:

Armed and Dangerous

| California, telephonically
advised that the artist's conception of the subject who
hijacked the Northeast Airlines aircraft on 11/24/71 closely

[made himself available for interview on
12/1/71 and furnished the following information as set Porta

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California, was interviewed at the Skylark Airport bic
at Elsinore, California, and furnished the following
information:

Upon hearing the newscasts and reading the papers
concerning the skyjacking of a commercial aircraft in Seattle,
Washington, on November 24, 1971, and upon seeing an artists
conception of the individual who perpetrated this crime,

[| advised he believes he talked to a man who closely b6
resembles the subject during July or August 1971. Based upon bic
his conversation with this individual he strongly suspects
the man may be the person connected with this crime,

lrecdlied that he talked to this man for _ b6
approximately ten to fifteen minutes concerning different bIC
aspects of parachute jumping and during this conversation
the man asked several unusual questions, such as how would
one go about jumping out of jets. | specifically
recalis telling the man it'could be done if the door of the
alrcraft opened inward or if it had a rear stairwell that
could be raised and lowered. The man appeared interested
and they discussed this further, to the point where air
speed and drag was talked about. The fact was brought up
that full flaps and lowered landing gear would supply the
drag needed to exit from a jet.

The man also askea| |where jump centers were b6
'located in the northwest, | | told him about three BIC
locations in the State of Washington, one by the Boeing
Air Field in Seattle, one on the Washington side of the
Columbia River, just north of Portland, Oregon, and the other
center inbetween. The man was apparently interested, but did
not_right wh the names or locations of those centers mentioned
by ,

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contemplating a skyjacking of a commercial aircraft would ask b7c
questions such as those purposed. He recalied at the time

' these questions were asked he thought it was strange as nobody
else has ever purposed such questions to him, :

interviewed on 12/1/71 at _Elsinore, California. Fite # Los Angeles 14) N97

. SA EDWARD A, ROMANOFH/cip 12/2/71
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In addition, they discussed altitude of jumps, but
—— who was thinking in terms of altitude records, answered b6

fm terms, implying world record altitudes, oxygen supply,' time b7c

and distance of free fall.

[ ___latse recalled the individual rather vividly bé
in his mind because he wore "Cochrane"boots. He explained that b7C

Cochrane boots are peculiar to military jumpers and are not
worn by teams, clubs,:-sport or novice. He stated that serious
jumpers wear a Prench boot and first time jumpers have gone with
street shoes, tennis shoes, sandals and even barefooted, but

the Cochrane boots were noticable because they are not used by

too many people, -- - y
He also stated he believed the man may have jumped | "
on several occasions at the Elsinore cente i ney
i fon card on file with b6é
Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. He advised that bic

each person that jumps must fill out a registration card /before
jumping, regardless of how much prior experience the person has
had elsewhere, These cards are maintained at Elsinore Paricenter,
On succeeding jumps, the cards are referred to if the individual
is not known, and a receipt for jump tickets is given to the
jumper with no name or further recording of the jump being made,
An individual with prior experience and a license issued by the
United States Parachute Association (USPA) would have the USPA
license number written on the registration card.

[ ___]aavisea that USPA records are maintained at b6
USPA Headquarters, care of Post Office Box 109, Monterey, b7C
California. 'Tne USPA Headquarters are on Canary Row, Monterey.
He pointed out that licenses issued by the USPA necessitate

thet the applicant furnish a photograph of himself to USPA
Headquarters before the license is issued He was not sure if

a copy of the photograph was maintained in USPA files. He noted
that licenses: must be renewed each year,

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Was unable to recall the name of the man he bic

talked to and was not sure if the man mentioned his name, He
estimates. that there have been some 8,000 to 10,000 jumpers at
Elsinore since June 1971, the majority repeat jumpers who

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have made as many as six to eight jumps' inta day...

Race
Sex
Complexion
Age .
Height
'Weight
Build
Hair

furnished the following as the description
of the person who he talked to during July or August 1971:

White

Male

Light

40 to 4e

6' to 6' 1" ain boots

165 to 175

Slim _

Dark brown, thin on top,
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On 12/3/71|
L—_____] Elsinore Paricenter, Ince., Parachute Jumping
renter Located at Wlsinore, California, made available
registration cards of parachutists who have iumoed fron the
center, SAs FOURD A. ROUA OFF and reviewed

approximately 12,000 cards und picked ont those with
physical ddsevipbive data matching that of the hijacker,
including ages between 35 - 55 yeurs, weight between 150 -
490 and hei¢ht from 518 =~ 6'1, «iso included were a number
of younger borderline cards, Four hundred und thirty three
registration cards were photor¢ranhed, representing those
jumpers who registered at the Flsinore center since 1969
and fit within the above descriptive linits,

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to 1969 do not contain height data and estimated that there
are approximately 18,000 cards on file prior to that year and
dating buck to 1957. .

Copies of the artist's conception and the
'descriptive data of the unknown hijacker were displayed to
pilots, jurpmastors, riggers, mechanics, a dispatcher and
to the owners of the jump center and none of them were able
to recall anyone sinilar at the center.

On 12/3/71,| J}who was at the Plsinore
center for the day, furnished further information as set
forth on an FD~302:

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nisned the following information:

Concerning the individual he talked to sometime during
July or August 1971, who[_____] believes could be identical to b6
the subject that hijacked the Northwest Airlines aircraft on b7C
November 24, 1971, he recalled that the man he talked to must
have been a smoker of Raleigh Cigarettes because he observed
Raleigh coupons in the man's possession and remarked to him that
he smoked those cigarettes with the coupons and covld save enough
to buy a "P, C,", meaning Para-~Commander type parachute, the
kind used by parachute enthusiasts and most sport jumpers.

[CJ advised he recalled this while studying the b6
Government memorandum containing the description of the man who "bIC
hijacked the aircraft on November 24, 1971. He further advised
that he doubted that the man he talked to belonged to any para-
chute or jumping clubs inasmuch as the average age of jumpers
is between 25 to 28 years and they would not hang around with an
"old guy like that", and too because most clubs in California
have disbanded in the last year and a haif..

Concerning clubs and their locations,[__advisea b6
that they could be identified through the U. S. Parachute Asso- b7C
elation which prints a brochure with the clubs in alphabetical
order by states.

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aircraft in Seattle on November 2l.,

August 1971 when this conversation

a parachutist jumping out of a jet

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occurred,

aircraft.

California, furnished the following

Concerning an individual who talked to him
at Skylark Field at Elsinor, California who resembles
the artist's conception of the hijacker of_the Northwest
stated
he has reviewed his thoughts and is certain he can
narrow the time span to the middle or late part of
He stiil
believes it was strange that a person would ask questions
about jumping out of jet aircraft and discuss air speed
then have something Like the hijacking that occurred
happen a short time later. He also stated that it may
be coincedental but he saw an advertisement on pages
6 and h? of Look magazine dated August 24, 1971 showing
He stated
this may have stimulated questions. by someone secing this
advertisement, however, he is still concerned sincé the
individual he spoke to resembles the artist's conception
of the hijacker, He does not know the name of the man
he talked to and has not seen him since,
he believes he would recognize the man if he sees him

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On 12/10/71, Tlirht records for the month cf
August 1971 were photographed at the Lisinore center, These
records contain the last names of the jumpers, the altitude
from which they jumped, the nsme of the pilot and the date,

Review of these flight records on 12/14-15/71 re-
vealed that the last nurics on these rccords matched thirty
one individuals whose descriptions ratened those of the
hijacker and junped from the Fisinore center during the
month of August 1971. It was noted thas the last name on
the flirht record does not mean that the jumper was the'
person whose repistration card was pulled and pnotorraphed.
It should also be pointed out that there vere 29,110
parachute juwiws made from the Dlsifore center durtfac the
year 1970. "The total number of jumps at the center for
the year 1971 exceeds last year's total and will be in
excess Of 30,000 this year,

On 12/14/71, | |picked out eight of
the remaining thirty one cards stating he personally knows
these individuels and they do not ronotely resenble the
artist's conception. The remaining twenty three cards
represented individuals [| does not know or the name
was Lfariiliar but he could not recall what tne man looked
like.

on 12/20/71, |
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ez¢ht more based on personal knowledge of the individual
and the fact they. are known to the center and do not re-
semble the artist's conception.

Following are the reristration cards fron the
Flsinore center bearing the nane, address and telephone
nunber .of jurpers who are unknown to[___Jand/or the
jump center:

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Por the infornation of Seattle, on 12/16/72

| pointed out that on the Plight records fron

Hilsinore all the altitudes of jwms made were vror: 2,500

to 12,500 feet, Ne explained that snort jumpers and
paracinite enthusiasts all jump from sltitudées in multiples
of 1,000 starting from 2,500, 3,500, 4,500 ete., with the
exception of 2,800 which is the conpetitive height for
terget jumping. Ne statec that the 10,000 foot Level is
reminiscent of Air Morce training, He referred to Air Yorce
phanphlet nunber APP 160- 10- ~3 entitled "Your "edy in Tlicht"

which places 10,000 feet the maxinwa altitude consicered
safe without oxyypen, surmised thet a man with

Air Porce experience may be the type of person that should
be considered a Suspect. — '*

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have diiferent classes o1 licens 80a, Ay By C and D class
licenses, 'To hold a D license jJunper must make tuo aigns
juins as well as other Cwlirica .tions, A person With a D
licnese is an experienced juriper.

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NIV YORK A@ DACT ROCHAVAY
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ne Cum OG e@lininated as a guspect in "this easoy

appears sinilar in appearance to the artist's conception
in this case, deternine his whereabouts oetveen 2:00 ~
11:00 pn, 1i/2h/71 and obtsin & photorraph so it can be
displayed to at Los Angeles te determine if
it could be the individual who talked to hin during August

L971.

BUF YALO AT TONAVANDA, Nii YORE
Conduct sane investigation as set out for New
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, FD-802 (Rev. 11-27-70) <
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. , FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
i Dote of transcription 12/4/75
El Segundo, —_
California, was exhibited a photographic spread con-
taining photographs of the following individuals:
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July 13, 1975, while on board Trans World Airlines
(TWA) flight 102, negotiat ed a check in'the amount of
$1,074.94 drawn County Institution for
Savings, signed
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FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70) <,

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. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

L Date of transcription 12/4/75
JEL Segundo, California, _
was exhibited a photographic spread containing photographs of Bic
the following individuals:
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selected the photograph of
as most closely resembling the individual who on July 13, 1975, Bre
while on board Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight 102, nego-
tiated a check in the amount of $1,074.94 drawn on_the

Worcester County Institution for Savings, signed[ |

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Interviewed on

12/2/75 o os Angeles, California ,,,, 4 Los Angeles 164-1312-8 |
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Date dictated 12/2/75 —_

by

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to |
' your agency; it and its contents ate not to be distributed outside your agency.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1 Date of transcription 7/31 #2 5.
| El Segundo, California, b6
advised he is employed as| ]by prc

Trans World Airlines (TWA), Los Angeles, California. He
stated on July 13,1975, he worked TWA Flight 102 from Las Vegas,
Nevada, to Chicago, Illinois, to Boston, Massachusetts.

[___s|was exhibited Check Number 109, dated b6
July 12, 1975, in the amount of $1,074.94 made payable to BIC
TWA drawn on _the W County Institution and Savings
and signed

[__—srijadvised that he accepted this check from a b6
passenger on board Flight 102, July 13, 1975, and that the bIC

check was written while the aircraft was in flight from

Chicago to Boston, He stated this check was issued for two
first class tickets from Boston to San Francisco and return
in the names | | The check was

issued by an individual who presented some type of government
identification card bearing Social Secutit Number
date of birth which believes to have been |_and
mother's maiden name which he believes to have been| __]
This individual was a white male, approximately |_l|lyears old,
5'10" tall, slender build, fair complexion, long brown hair,
and brown eyes. He was traveling with a second individual

whom he introduced as] | who appeared to be
several years younger.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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| | Raytheon Company, Bedford, b7c

Massachusetts, was interviewed and provided the following:

He was a passenger on Flight 43, on July 20, 1972,

and observed an intoxicated gentlemen sitting in the lounge
area of the airplane' | lsaid he heard conversation b6é
between the man, and a He BIC

said the man appeared angry and somewhat belligerent and
was arguing about the fact that he did not want to return
to Ist class quarters. [___ heard the man say, "What
are you going to do about it? I'm not going to hijack
the plane". | said "Don't use that word", The man
then said, "Go have the Marshals arrest me". Shortly
after the conversation,[ ___—'| left the man in the lounge
area and went to another section of the plane.

[_—idi|said he never saw the man talk to any of b6é
the stewardesses or touch any of the stewardesses while he b7C
was in the lounge. He further stated that he did not see
the man in question at any other time during the flight,
except while they were both in the lounge during the last
hour of the flight.

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FD-491 (Rev *

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| eemorandum

, iw Coy hv Mo ¢~ 73/2 DATE: M10 / 4
mo: /LQygt. of 3¥

Teel Ruc

SUBJECT: ey File Destrsction Program on
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Enclosed are a. items.
These items are forwarded your office since:
(_] All logical investigation completed in this Division
(_] You were OO at the timeour case was RUC'd.
Enclosures are described as follows:
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