Part 26, page 181

Document date 30 May 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 26 p. 181 (DB Cooper-8577), Memo, dated 30 May 1972, serial SE 164-81-3483 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-26/pages/181

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SE 164-81

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Hijacker was probably not a sporting parachutist as he relied completely on airline personnel to furnish any type of parachute equipment available. As a result, he was furnished a chute that would open quickly with a good possibility of tearing, a high rate of descent and non- steerable. One chute he jumped with was a dummy chute and would not open. A parachutist with considerable exper- ience would have been more specific in the type chutes requested.

Above suggestions have been set forth in hopes that investigative efforts of this important major case might be implemented and case brought to an early logical conclusion.

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DB Cooper-8577

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FBI Seattle field office case number for the D.B. Cooper hijacking case. The author concludes that the hijacker was likely not an experienced sporting parachutist because he relied entirely on airline personnel to supply parachute equipment rather than specifying what he needed. He was given a chute prone to tearing with a high descent rate and no steering capability, and one of his chutes was a dummy that would not open. An experienced parachutist would have been more specific. The author expresses hope that these investigative suggestions will help bring the case to an early conclusion. Page 8 of the original document. FBI Vault document reference number.

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