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Ladybbird · 22-11-21, 18:22

Unsolved Hijack Mystery That Stumped FBI For 50 Yrs - With Petrifying Final Note

The mystery of Dan, or D.B. Cooper, has stunned authorities for decades and remains unsolved today - and the baffling story is almost too bizarre to be believed

Daily Mirror 22 NOV 2021.

When a man going by the name Dan Cooper boarded a flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington in 1971, no one on the plane batted an eyelid.

Cooper, who was suited up and carrying a black briefcase, paid cash for a one-way ticket on the Northwest Orient Airlines flight on 24 November and took his seat.

But he would soon become the focus of an FBI investigation that would baffle officers for nearly half a century, and is still unsolved today.

Cooper, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, boarded the flight that day with a plan to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars, which he claims was to settle "a grudge" - but to this day, very little about his true motive is known.

After flight #305 took off, Cooper bought a bourbon and soda from the air hostess - again, paying cash

Ransom Note

At about 3pm, he calmly called the air hostess, 23-year-old Florence Schaffner, over and handed her a note. Thinking it was just a passenger giving her his number, she took it but didn't think anything of it.

Flight #305

The #305 flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington has baffled FBI agents for years

Money

Cooper demanded $200,000 in cash and four parachutes

Then Cooper said something that sent a chill up her spine.

"Miss, you'd better look at that note. I have a bomb," he told her.

Schaffner later recalled reading the note, which had been written neatly in block capitals and directed her to sit down in the seat beside Cooper.

Stunned and terrified, the air hostess did as she was told and sat down next to Cooper, who maintained his calm demeanour as he opened the briefcase he was carrying.

According to Schaffner, the case contained what looked like an explosive device, filled with cannisters and wires.

After a short time sat with the mysterious passenger, Schaffner was directed to take a new note up to the ****pit for the captain.

This note laid out Cooper's demands - $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He also wanted a fuel truck to be stationed near the plane when it landed in Seattle so it could refuel and he could get back in the air.

Captain William A. Scott called air traffic control at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and informed them what was happening.

The president of Northwest Orient Airlines gave permission to grant the hijacker's demands, leaving the plane to circle for two hours while the money was gathered on the ground.

Meanwhile, the 35 passengers onboard the flight were told their arrival would be delayed due to a "minor technical difficulty" with the aircraft.

Polite Demeanour

Strikingly, cabin crew members on the flight at the time noted Cooper's calm and polite manner while making the threats.

Air hostess Tina Mucklow reportedly told investigators: "He seemed rather nice. He was never cruel or nasty. He was thoughtful and calm all the time."

Schaffner recalled that, when she realised the enormity of what was happening, Cooper actually reassured her.

While they circled above Seattle, Cooper ordered a second bourbon and soda, attempted to give Schaffner the change, and even offered to request meals for the flight crew when they landed in Seattle.

During a tense few hours, Mucklow asked Cooper if he had a grudge against Northwest Orient Airlines. But he reportedly replied: "I don't have a grudge against your airline, Miss. I just have a grudge."

Cooper's clip on tie was left on board the plane

On the ground, the FBI was busy gathering the ransom money from local banks, as well as military-grade parachutes. When offered this equipment, Cooper declined and insisted on civilian-style parachutes instead.

The flight landed at 5.39pm, when Cooper allowed passengers off the plane in exchange for the cash and parachutes. But he had one final demand - he wanted to keep a few crew members onboard so he could fly to New Mexico with another refuel stop in Reno, Nevada.

At 7.40pm, after the aircraft had been refuelled, it took off again, heading for Reno. Only five people were onboard this time, including Cooper, Captain Scott and Tina Mucklow.

After takeoff, Cooper asked Mucklow to show him how to open the door to the back staircase. She complied, and he then directed her to go into the ****pit, where the rest of the crew were seeking solace, and close the door.

Unsolved Mystery

Then, Cooper pulled off the impossible.

At 8pm a warning light signalled in the ****pit, indicating that the stairs at the back entrance of the plane had been activated. On the intercom, the pilots asked if Cooper needed help.

He picked up the phone and replied: "No."

FBI agents gathered to investigate once again when some cash was found

The response was the last time Cooper was ever heard from. Shortly afterwards, the crew noticed a change in air pressure which suggested the back door was open.

The pilots directed the plane to land safely at Reno airport - and it soon became clear Cooper was no longer onboard. He'd jumped out of the plane with the parachute and the ransom money, and there was no trace of him.

After the saga, the FBI opened an investigation to find out what on earth had happened. No one knew who Dan Cooper really was, where he had vanished to, or what his motive was.

The extensive investigation interviewed hundreds of people and took several leads all over the country. Of the 800 suspects identified, all but 24 were ruled out entirely.

In 1980, nearly a decade after the incident, a young boy stumbled across a rotting package full of twenty dollar bills in the area where Cooper is estimated to have landed. The serial numbers on the notes matched those on the ransom money.

This supported a theory many people had already considered - that Cooper hadn't survived the jump at all, with basic equipment and unsuitable clothing.

After 45 years and hundreds of leads, the FBI still has no answers on what became of Dan Cooper (who came to be known as DB Cooper in the press).

In 2016, the Bureau officially closed the investigation, but it remains open to tip offs today.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,615 Thanks: 27,637 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Unsolved Hijack Mystery That Stumped FBI For 50 Yrs Unsolved Hijack Mystery That Stumped FBI For 50 Yrs - With Petrifying Final Note The mystery of Dan, or D.B. Cooper, has stunned authorities for decades and remains unsolved today - and the baffling story is almost too bizarre to be believed Daily Mirror 22 NOV 2021. When a man going by the name Dan Cooper boarded a flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington in 1971, no one on the plane batted an eyelid. Cooper, who was suited up and carrying a black briefcase, paid cash for a one-way ticket on the Northwest Orient Airlines flight on 24 November and took his seat. But he would soon become the focus of an FBI investigation that would baffle officers for nearly half a century, and is still unsolved today. Cooper, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, boarded the flight that day with a plan to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars, which he claims was to settle "a grudge" - but to this day, very little about his true motive is known. After flight #305 took off, Cooper bought a bourbon and soda from the air hostess - again, paying cash Ransom Note At about 3pm, he calmly called the air hostess, 23-year-old Florence Schaffner, over and handed her a note. Thinking it was just a passenger giving her his number, she took it but didn't think anything of it. Flight #305 The #305 flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington has baffled FBI agents for years Money Cooper demanded $200,000 in cash and four parachutes Then Cooper said something that sent a chill up her spine. "Miss, you'd better look at that note. I have a bomb," he told her. Schaffner later recalled reading the note, which had been written neatly in block capitals and directed her to sit down in the seat beside Cooper. Stunned and terrified, the air hostess did as she was told and sat down next to Cooper, who maintained his calm demeanour as he opened the briefcase he was carrying. According to Schaffner, the case contained what looked like an explosive device, filled with cannisters and wires. After a short time sat with the mysterious passenger, Schaffner was directed to take a new note up to the **pit for the captain. This note laid out Cooper's demands - $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He also wanted a fuel truck to be stationed near the plane when it landed in Seattle so it could refuel and he could get back in the air. Captain William A. Scott called air traffic control at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and informed them what was happening. The president of Northwest Orient Airlines gave permission to grant the hijacker's demands, leaving the plane to circle for two hours while the money was gathered on the ground. Meanwhile, the 35 passengers onboard the flight were told their arrival would be delayed due to a "minor technical difficulty" with the aircraft. Polite Demeanour Strikingly, cabin crew members on the flight at the time noted Cooper's calm and polite manner while making the threats. Air hostess Tina Mucklow reportedly told investigators: "He seemed rather nice. He was never cruel or nasty. He was thoughtful and calm all the time." Schaffner recalled that, when she realised the enormity of what was happening, Cooper actually reassured her. While they circled above Seattle, Cooper ordered a second bourbon and soda, attempted to give Schaffner the change, and even offered to request meals for the flight crew when they landed in Seattle. During a tense few hours, Mucklow asked Cooper if he had a grudge against Northwest Orient Airlines. But he reportedly replied: "I don't have a grudge against your airline, Miss. I just have a grudge." Cooper's clip on tie was left on board the plane On the ground, the FBI was busy gathering the ransom money from local banks, as well as military-grade parachutes. When offered this equipment, Cooper declined and insisted on civilian-style parachutes instead. The flight landed at 5.39pm, when Cooper allowed passengers off the plane in exchange for the cash and parachutes. But he had one final demand - he wanted to keep a few crew members onboard so he could fly to New Mexico with another refuel stop in Reno, Nevada. At 7.40pm, after the aircraft had been refuelled, it took off again, heading for Reno. Only five people were onboard this time, including Cooper, Captain Scott and Tina Mucklow. After takeoff, Cooper asked Mucklow to show him how to open the door to the back staircase. She complied, and he then directed her to go into the pit, where the rest of the crew were seeking solace, and close the door. Unsolved Mystery Then, Cooper pulled off the impossible. At 8pm a warning light signalled in the pit, indicating that the stairs at the back entrance of the plane had been activated. On the intercom, the pilots asked if Cooper needed help. He picked up the phone and replied: "No." FBI agents gathered to investigate once again when some cash was found The response was the last time Cooper was ever heard from. Shortly afterwards, the crew noticed a change in air pressure which suggested the back door was open. The pilots directed the plane to land safely at Reno airport - and it soon became clear Cooper was no longer onboard. He'd jumped out of the plane with the parachute and the ransom money, and there was no trace of him. After the saga, the FBI opened an investigation to find out what on earth had happened. No one knew who Dan Cooper really was, where he had vanished to, or what his motive was. The extensive investigation interviewed hundreds of people and took several leads all over the country. Of the 800 suspects identified, all but 24 were ruled out entirely. In 1980, nearly a decade after the incident, a young boy stumbled across a rotting package full of twenty dollar bills in the area where Cooper is estimated to have landed. The serial numbers on the notes matched those on the ransom money. This supported a theory many people had already considered - that Cooper hadn't survived the jump at all, with basic equipment and unsuitable clothing. After 45 years and hundreds of leads, the FBI still has no answers on what became of Dan Cooper (who came to be known as DB Cooper in the press). 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