Part 110, page 138

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HIGH-JACKING, MSA FLIGHT 305, NOVEMBER 24/25, 1971

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The following information is from various sources, primarily the radio and 'phone-patch communications between the MSP Flight Operations Office "Eagle" line and the flight crew.

Time (CST)*

1658 2:58 P.M. PST Flight OFF PDX. High-jacker (HJ) apparently made his demands known shortly after this time.

Preliminary information received from MSP Planning Office (MSPPO):

HJ demanding $200,000 (denomination not restricted), 2 chest-pack parachutes, 2 back-pack parachutes. All to be available and ready at airplane parking site before landing will be permitted at SEA.

Apparently has a bomb in briefcase. Passenger apparently boarded at PDX.

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1720* 3:20 P.M. PST Crew advised they would hold over Lofall intersection until all material available. No info yet on destination HJ desired| after SEA T.O. HJ had said there was to be no "funny stuff" at any time or he would detonate the bomb. Specified that only the fuel truck, air-stair truck, and automobile with the money and 'chutes approach the airplane. Then 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 what appeared to be a bomb (dynamite sticks, wire, battery). Pas- sengers not advised that high-jacking in progress, but that reason for the holding was "minor mechanical problem".

Crew described passenger as white, 6' 1", black hair, 175#, approximately 50, black suit, black rain coat, black brief case. (All information between cockpit and HJ being relayed by "captive" stewardess[REDACTED] by cabin/cockpit interphone.) b6 HJ specified that no vehicles with beacons or flashing red b7C lights or any other were to approach airplane. MSPFO agreed that captain was in full command and all his requests and wishes would be honored. Crew taking pains likewise to gain HJ's confidence by giving him full information and coopera- tion.

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HJ also specified that, after SEA landing and parking:

- Fueling to start as soon as engines shut down. DB Cooper-430 - Stewardess [REDACTED] would leave airplane (and only her) and pick up money, then return for 'chutes. He must see knapsack with money before any other steps taken. [text cut off at bottom] ...off after money and [guess: chutes]

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