Insert re interview and FAA certificate checks on Cooper suspect (AN 164-59 / SE 164-81)

Document date 8 December 1971

Part 24pages 628–6314 pagesDB Cooper-3347–3350

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Id: Cooper-Part-24:628-631

Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-24:628-631

Document: Report insert re interview and FAA certificate checks on Cooper suspect (AN 164-59 / SE 164-81)
Id: Cooper-Part-24:628-631
Page: https://cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-24%3A628-631

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 24 pp. 628–631 (DB Cooper-3347–3350), Report, dated 8 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-733 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-24%3A628-631

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 1

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RE: (FIRST NAME UNKNOWN) [redacted]

On November 30, 1971, [redacted] advised SA [redacted] that on that date he had been [redacted]

the topic of the hijacking of the Northwest Aircraft in the Seattle area was discussed. He stated that during the course of the discussion and with reference to the composite drawing of the hijacker appearing in a local Anchorage newspaper, [redacted] mentioned to him that the composite drawing resembled an individual who [redacted]

[redacted] He advised that the name of (First Name Unknown) [redacted] was the person mentioned

[redacted] did not know the current whereabouts of [redacted] nor could they furnish his first name. In addition, they had no information concerning the present whereabouts of [redacted] or how he could be located.

[redacted] knew of any associates or employers of [redacted] advised that no information was received from [redacted] to the effect that [redacted] was currently in

[redacted] advised that he was not personally acquainted with [redacted] and had never heard his name before. The only person he stated that he would suggest to contact would be [redacted] [redacted] for many years.

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164-81-733

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DEC 8 [illegible]

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DB Cooper-3347

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b6 b7C

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 2

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On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED] advised SA [REDACTED] who over [REDACTED] that he recalled a [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] advised that it is his recollection that [REDACTED] and he has not seen [REDACTED] years.

He advised that he knew of no one in [REDACTED] who would be in contact with [REDACTED] or who would have any information concerning his present whereabouts. He has the recollection that [REDACTED] [REDACTED] the recollection that [REDACTED] might have been a further recollection that after [REDACTED]

He described [REDACTED] as being a white male, 52-55 years of age, 5'11" tall, 155-160 lbs.

[REDACTED] He knew of no associates and/or relatives of [REDACTED] He believes [REDACTED] [REDACTED] area.

He advised that he would make inquiry and if he came upon any information that would lead to [REDACTED] further identification and whereabouts he would immediately notify the FBI.

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DB Cooper-3348

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 3

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b6 Per FAA/FBI b7C Per FAA/FBI

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On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED] Security and Investigations, Federal Aviation Administration, Anchorage, was contacted by SA [REDACTED] and was requested to determine if any individual with the surname of [REDACTED] held a pilots license and/or was the registered owner of an aircraft.

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On December 1, 1971, [REDACTED] Chief, Security and Investigations, Federal Aviation Administration, Anchorage, advised SA [REDACTED] that he contacted the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on that date and that their records reflect that a [REDACTED] was on file as having a private pilot single engine land airplane license which was issued in 1951 under certificate number [REDACTED]. He advised that the only address appearing in the file and which is probably the 1951 address is [REDACTED] in Seattle, Washington. The files show that [REDACTED] was born [REDACTED] in [REDACTED].

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[REDACTED] advised that he caused a further checks of physical examinations which are kept for a period of five years and this review indicated that [REDACTED] was not current.

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[REDACTED] advised that apparently there is a permanent file on [REDACTED] however, it is located in the GSA Records Center at Fort Worth, Texas, and the identification number is [REDACTED].

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[REDACTED] advised that there is no annual up dating of current residences and that any current or new

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b6 Per FAA/FBI b7C Per FAA/FBI b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA

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DB Cooper-3349

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 4

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residences on file would result from additional ratings that [REDACTED] applies for. In this case he indicated that [REDACTED] has only his single engine land airplane certificate. He advised that [REDACTED] is personally unknown to him.

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b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA

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DB Cooper-3350

Serials: AN 164-59, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-733