TeletypeSAC Seattle to SAC Las Vegas re inspection panels near rear stairs3 December 1971page 1 of 2
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Part 13, page 132

DB Cooper-2939Serials 164-2111, LV 164-60, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-574

Document date 3 December 1971

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI

Date: 12/3/71

Transmit the following in ______________________ (Type in plaintext or code)

Via TELETYPE URGENT (Priority)

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TO : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OO: SE. BUFILE 164-2111.

RE SEATTLE TELECALL DECEMBER TWO LAST, REQUESTING LAS VEGAS TO ADVISE WHETHER INSPECTION PANELS LOCATED NEAR THE REAR STAIRWAY IN INSTANT PLANE, WERE REMOVED AND THE AREAS BEHIND THEM INSPECTED ON THE NIGHT OF THE HIJACKING WHILE THE PLANE WAS AT RENO.

INSTANT PLANE IS GOING TO BE IN SEATTLE ON DECEMBER FOUR NEXT, AND WILL BE INSPECTED BY SEATTLE AGENTS UNLESS THIS WAS DONE AT RENO.

PLEASE SUTEL TODAY AND ADVISE.

PRB:klb (2)

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164-81-574

Approved: _____[signature]_____ Sent ___5/4 PM___M Per __[initials]__ Special Agent in Charge

DB Cooper-2939