Historical Events tagged with "northwest orient airlines"
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D. B. Cooper Hijacks Plane for Ransom
In a daring act of hijacking, a man identifying himself as Dan Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient Airlines flight in Washington state, claiming to possess a bomb. He demanded $200,000 in ransom, which was successfully delivered once the flight landed. After releasing the passengers, he instructed the flight crew to take off again. During a severe thunderstorm, Cooper parachuted out of the plane with the ransom money, disappearing without a trace. Despite extensive investigations, he has never been found.
Continue ReadingNorthwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 Ditches in Ocean
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11, a Lockheed Electra, experienced engine failure en route from Guam to Manila and ditched in the ocean off Polillo Island, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to 44 others. The crew successfully evacuated the aircraft, and rescue operations commenced promptly.
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