Part 117, page 356

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MI 164-36 2

STAUDT advised that once the aircraft reached Seattle he let all the passengers off the aircraft except for a stewardess, pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer. He advised that the money was given to him in a large leather-type briefcase. He stated that he transferred this money into a dark nylon duffel bag which he had with him and subsequently tied this bag to his waist when he parachuted from the aircraft.

STAUDT advised that he instructed the pilot to head directly south at the altitude of 10,000 feet and to fly as slow as possible. He stated he did not give any specific directions as regard to destination or air speed. He advised that he intended to jump in the vicinity of Portland because he felt he would be able to see the lights. He advised that after flying an undetermined amount of time he saw what he thought were lights along the Columbian River in Oregon. He then activated the rear door of the aircraft by pushing a botton and pulling a lever both of which were located in the aft section near the rear door.

STAUDT advised he had previously worked at Sundberg - Ferrar Industrial Design Company in South Hill, Michigan, during late 1967 and the early part of 1968. This company did work for the Lockheed Aircraft Company and in his employment with this design company, STAUDT claims he had blue prints to all Boeing type aircraft, including the 727.

STAUDT advised that after exiting the aircraft he landed near the Columbian River between the river and Mt. Hood in Oregon. He stated he landed several miles from a small town with a funny sounding name possibly being Bor[e]dom.

He advised that it was very cold and that he walked to a road where he was picked up in a van by an unknown individual who took him to Portland where he stayed in a motel, the name of which he was unable to recall. He advised that he paid the man who had given him the ride $20.00.

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