Part 17, page 432
Document date 28 December 1971
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 17 p. 432 (DB Cooper-5266), Report, dated 28 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1616 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-17/pages/432
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[REDACTED] had in his possession a commercial pilot license, single engine, Federal certificate number [REDACTED] and holds membership in the Parachute Club of America number [REDACTED] P. O. Box 409, Monterey, California. It appeared from his physical appearance that [REDACTED] was under the influence of alcoholic beverage. Upon interview [REDACTED] furnished extensive background information but refused to make any statement as to his activity in regard to the hijacking of the aircraft.
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When questioned as to why he carried a plastic pistol he stated he carried it for protection and did admit contemplating hijacking the aircraft prior to boarding it at Chicago. In the presence of Special Agents, while talking to an attorney named [REDACTED] Illinois, he made the statement "I just hijacked an airplane".
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Interview with passengers and personnel aboard Flight #7 determined that [REDACTED] approached the stewardesses, [REDACTED] and exhibited what was considered an automatic weapon. To each of the stewardesses on separate occasions he advised he was hijacking the aircraft. Stewardess [REDACTED] touched the weapon and realized it was plastic. [REDACTED] then stated he had a suitcase aboard with plastic "stuff" in it and told [REDACTED] to tell the Captain not to go under 2400 feet or it would go off. The explosion would not kill anyone but it would knock a hole in the airplane. To Stewardess [REDACTED] he made similar comments regarding the suitcase and also made the statement he was going to prove that any "ding dong" could get $250,000 out of an airline company.
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When the hijacking attempt was made known to the Captain the flight was immediately diverted to land at Salt Lake City, which was the nearest airport which could accomodate the Boeing 707. The Federal Aviation Administration was advised of the hijacking in progress.
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As the aircraft touched down at the Salt Lake City International Airport [REDACTED] attempted to open the compartment door. As he did so he was seized by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] a passenger aboard the aircraft, and [REDACTED] who was traveling as a passenger.
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