Part 43, page 115
DB Cooper-17313Serials SE 164-81
Document date 22 January 1980
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 43 p. 115 (DB Cooper-17313), Airtel, dated 22 Jan 1980 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-43/pages/115
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SE 164-81
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to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composite was prepared initially and sometime later, the color composite was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
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The hijacker is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40's Height: 5'10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back Eyes: Possibly brown; during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent Characteristics: Smoked Raleigh filter-type cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 14 x 14"; brown shoes Remarks: Very polite at all times
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-17313