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D.B. Cooper's Daring Flight Path and Jump

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On November 24, 1971, a mysterious man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727, ordering a flight from Portland to Seattle before diverting toward Reno. After obtaining the $200,000 ransom and four parachutes, the plane's route took unexpected, sharp turns that some experts believe mirror the maneuvers of military chase jets. At roughly 10,000 feet and traveling near 196 miles per hour, Cooper bravely leapt from the rear stairs into a cold, dark night. The erratic yet calculated flight path continues to spark debates and fuel the enduring legend of his daring jump.

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