Who is D.B. Cooper?
D.B. Cooper is the pseudonym of an unidentified man who hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft on November 24, 1971, between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, United States. He extorted $200,000 in ransom and parachuted from the plane. The case remains unsolved.
Details of the Hijacking
On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias “Dan Cooper” purchased a one-way ticket from Portland to Seattle. After boarding the aircraft, he handed a note to a flight attendant, claiming he had a bomb in his briefcase. He demanded $200,000 in ransom and four parachutes.
The plane landed in Seattle, where Cooper allowed the passengers to disembark in exchange for the ransom money and parachutes. He then ordered the crew to take off again, with a destination of Mexico City.
The Parachute Jump
Over southwestern Washington, Cooper ordered the pilots to lower the aircraft to a low altitude. He then parachuted from the plane with the ransom money in hand. Despite an extensive search, no trace of Cooper or the ransom money was ever found.
Theories and Suspects
The D.B. Cooper case has spawned numerous theories and suspects over the years. Some believe that Cooper planned the hijacking meticulously and escaped successfully, while others believe that he may have died during the jump or that his body was never recovered.
Several individuals have been investigated as potential suspects, including:
- Kenneth Christiansen
- William “Tex” McCord
- James Johnson
- Robert W. Rackstraw
- Lyle Christiansen
However, none of these leads have resulted in a definitive identification of D.B. Cooper.
Legacy and Impact
The D.B. Cooper hijacking remains one of the most famous unsolved crimes in American history. It has been the subject of books, films, and documentaries. The case has also had a significant impact on airline security measures.
Current Status
The D.B. Cooper case is still open, and the FBI continues to investigate any potential leads. In 2016, the FBI announced that it had narrowed the list of suspects to three individuals, but their names have not been released.
Why is D.B. Cooper Trending on Google Trends US-CA?
The recent spike in interest in D.B. Cooper on Google Trends US-CA is likely due to the upcoming 50th anniversary of the hijacking on November 24, 2021. Media outlets and the public are revisiting the case and discussing its enduring mysteries.
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