Part 18, page 146
DB Cooper-5479Serials PD 164-41, SE 164-81
Dictated 1 December 1971
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 18 p. 146 (DB Cooper-5479), FD-302 interview, dictated 1 Dec 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-18/pages/146
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FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date: December 8, 1971
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[redacted] Northwest Orient Airlines [redacted] was interviewed by SA [redacted] and SA [redacted] and furnished the following information.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., November 24, 1971, a white male came up to him in regular rotation in a long line of customers and said something to the effect, "Can I get on your flight to Seattle?" [redacted] noticed no nervousness or fidgeting. [redacted] asked if he wanted one way coach and he said "Yes." The white male paid with a $20 bill, probably using his right hand in paying for the fare. The source of money from his pockets was not noted. When asked his name the white male said "COOPER, DAN COOPER". When asked if he had baggage, he said "No." It was not noticed whether or not he was carrying anything. After receiving instructions to flight area, the white male departed from the ticket counter area, his direction was unnoticed. [redacted] said he has never seen the male since.
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The white male was described as follows:
Race White Sex Male Nationality American Age Mid 30's, possibly older Height 5'10" or 5'11" Weight 180 pounds Build Medium Characteristics Soft voice, Not noted wearing glasses Complexion Slight[ly] darker, possibly Olive Hair Dark, no gray noted Clothing Dark clothing, but only recalled what he believed to be a casual jacket, headwear was unnoticed Overall impression Laboring type man as opposed to office worker.
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[redacted] was unsure if he would recognize the man again as this man was one of many he handled that day.
The $20 bill was co-mingled and unavailable.
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On 11/24/71, Portland, Oregon File# PD 164-41
SA [redacted] and /64-81- /MO by SA [redacted] tam Date dictated 12/1/71
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