Uncover the DB Cooper mystery - America's most famous unsolved plane hijacking. On November 24, 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper executed the perfect crime that stumped the FBI for 50+ years.

Dive into the complete DB Cooper case with exclusive details about the only unsolved airplane hijacking in U.S. history. This true crime investigation explores how Dan Cooper (mistakenly called D.B. Cooper by media) hijacked Northwest Orient Flight 305, extorted $200,000 in ransom money, and vanished after parachuting into a storm over Washington state.

This episode reveals:

• The complete DB Cooper hijacking timeline from takeoff to disappearance
• How Cooper showed flight attendant Florence Schaffner his bomb briefcase
• Why Cooper demanded four parachutes and $200,000 ransom
• Cooper's mysterious aviation knowledge and Boeing 727 expertise
• The FBI's NORJAK investigation and 800+ suspects examined
• Discovery of decomposed ransom money along Columbia River in 1980
• How Cooper's crime revolutionized airport security with metal detectors and "Cooper vanes"
• Whether the skyjacker survived his dangerous nighttime parachute jump
• Exclusive details about Cooper's polite demeanor and meticulous planning

Featured Topics: DB Cooper identity, Dan Cooper alias, Northwest Orient Airlines, Boeing 727 aircraft, flight attendant Florence Schaffner, FBI cold case, parachute escape, ransom money recovery, Cooper vanes, airport security changes, unsolved skyjacking, aviation crime, Pacific Northwest mystery

The DB Cooper case remains the only unsolved air piracy incident in commercial aviation history. Despite a 45-year FBI investigation, DNA evidence from Cooper's necktie, and the FBI closing the case in 2016, the hijacker's true identity and fate remain unknown. Did Cooper die in the Washington wilderness or execute the perfect escape?

Perfect for: True crime fans, unsolved mystery enthusiasts, aviation history buffs, cold case investigators, FBI case studies, documentary lovers, mystery podcast listeners