Part 53, page 156
DB Cooper-22494Serials SE 164-81
Document date 25 November 1971
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 53 p. 156 (DB Cooper-22494), News clipping, dated 25 Nov 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-53/pages/156
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FD-350 (Rev. 7-16-63)
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Hijacker added hop to Northwest's puddle jumper
By PAUL HENDERSON Flight 305 originated in Washington, D. C. With stops in Minneapolis, Great Falls and Missoula, Mont., and Spokane and Portland, the flight was described by Northwest Orient as a "puddle jumper."
The last hop was to have been Portland to Seattle. The hijacker added one more — Seattle to Reno — and Northwest Orient had been prepared to "puddle jump" him to Mexico City.
Three stewardesses, three crew members and one hijacker remained in the plane after 36 passengers had departed.
At 6:50 p.m., William Scott, flight captain, advised Northwest control that two of the stewardesses had been permitted off the plane. He had spoken with full composure to this point. Now the pilot's voice reflected anxiety:
"Two stewardesses are in the automobile (the Northwest courier vehicle which had delivered four parachutes and $200,000).
"Just get out here and start pumping gas.
"We have one stewardess remaining with the individual. I hope that truck is full. He's getting awfully antsy. He wants the stewardess sitting back there with him on take-off."
Empty fuel tanks were holding up take-off. A Northwest Orient spokesman said hoses on the first fuel truck had developed vapor lock.
Another problem was the hijacker's requested destination. He said he wanted Mexico City — 2,200 air miles. The hijacker also called for a flaps-down flight at low altitude.
At that "configuration," a Northwest spokesman explained, maximum range of the 727 would be 1,000 miles. Northwest control began studying optional flight plans which it hoped would be acceptable to the hijacker.
Northwest control: "Seattle to Phoenix might be possible. But it is doubtful."
"Tell him that Reno makes a must-be choice for a wise
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p. G1& The Seattle Times, Seattle, Wash.
Date: 11/25/71 Edition: Author: Paul Henderson Editor: Henry McLeod Title: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines, Flight 305 Portland to Seattle Character: 11/24/71 or CAA-HIJACKING;EXT Classification: 164-81 Submitting Office: Seattle
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DB Cooper-22494