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MysteriesHijacking of Northwest 305 (D. B. Cooper)ArtifactsThe opened reserve parachute with three shroud lines cut
ART0D6SXW364HBW·Artifact · object

The opened reserve parachute with three shroud lines cut

ObjectOpened on board by the hijacker, 24 November 1971

The hijacker cut cord from it, presumably to tie the money bag to himself. Mucklow told agents he had taken a parachute apart.

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EverettSpokaneVictoriaOlympiaKennewickYakimaLongview1Seattle-Tacoma International Airport200 kmVancouverPortlandSpokaneVictoria1200 km

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The opened reserve parachute with three shroud lines cut [Artifact ART0D6SXW364HBW]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0D6SXW364HBW
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