MemoSA Thomas J. Manning to SAC Seattle re Longview RA hospital canvass and search terrain30 November 1971page 2 of 2
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Part 15, page 335

DB Cooper-4224Serials SE 164-81

Document date 30 November 1971

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SE 164-81

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of the aircraft in Clark County there is some farm land and clearings which stands under dense timber in parts in which stands the undergrowth is heavy. There is a ridge line running north and south on the east side of the search area.

Information secured concerning weather conditions on the night of the hijacking from the Portland International Airport Weather Service reflect that winds at 7,000 feet along the flight path of the aircraft were blowing from the west and were from 25 to 30 knots. Investigation on the ground in the search area reflects that weather conditions were a wind blowing from the west and a light misty rain falling with wind velocity 10 to 15 knots. Further information from this weather service reflects a ceiling of 5,000 feet. At 3,500 feet medium to heavy cloud cover and at 1,500 feet occasional sighting of the ground.

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