Part 67, page 169
DB Cooper-28451Serials SE 164-81-3685
Interviewed 24 November 1971Dictated 26 November 1971Transcribed 27 November 1971
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 67 p. 169 (DB Cooper-28451), FD-302 interview, interviewed 24 Nov 1971, serial SE 164-81-3685 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-67/pages/169
Transcript
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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription November 27, 1971
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[REDACTED] residence - [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Seattle, telephone number [REDACTED], office - [REDACTED], Seattle, telephone number MA 4-5224, provided the following information:
[REDACTED] advised that he boarded Northwest (NW) Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon, destination Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. About ten minutes out of Portland, [REDACTED] observed a male seated on the last row, left side, middle seat, who he described as follows:
Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Hair: Dark Complexion: Dark Age: Approximately 35 Height: 5'10" Weight: 150 pounds Build: Medium Characteristics: Average facial features, no moustache or beard Clothing: Wearing a dark jacket like a blazer and a sporty vest beneath
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[REDACTED] stated that he became suspicious of this individual shortly after takeoff because of his continual contact with a stewardess named [REDACTED] (Last Name Unknown). [REDACTED] talked on the phone much of the time and frequently con- ferred with the hijacker. Shortly after takeoff an announcement was made that everyone was to remain in their seats due to a mechanical problem which would require some time to correct.
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During the time the plane circled Sea-Tac Airport [REDACTED], who was seated about [REDACTED] rows in front of the hijacker, went to the restroom in the rear compartment several times. Upon emerging from the restroom on one occasion, [REDACTED] found himself blocked in the isle.
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[REDACTED] was blocked by [REDACTED] and a male wearing a cowboy hat. The cowboy was "hassling" [REDACTED] for information.
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Interviewed on 11/24/71 at Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81-[guess: 3685]
by SA [REDACTED] /rmh Date dictated 11/26/71
DB Cooper-28451
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