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The rig is a parachute McCoy owned for his own jumping or the Utah hijacking and has no connection to Flight…

The rig is a parachute McCoy owned for his own jumping or the Utah hijacking and has no connection to Flight 305.

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Where it stands

Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Its history traces to McCoy's military or sport use or to the 1972 hijacking.

What would rule it out

  • A documented match to a Flight 305 chute.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). The rig is a parachute McCoy owned for his own jumping or the Utah hijacking and has no connection to Flight… [Answer ANS0D6SXF547QK7]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D6SXF547QK7
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