The Hijacking of American Flight 119: How D.B. Cooper Inspired a Skyjacking Craze and the FBI's Battle to Stop It

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Book Synopsis: He pulled off what some deem the crime of the century: skyjacking a commercial jetliner, collecting a ransom of $200,000, parachuting off the aft stairs of the Boeing 727 into the night, and simply disappearing. Since November 1971, "D.B. Cooper"—no one knows his real name or identity—has become a figure of enduring fascination and obsession. The FBI pursued him for over forty years, before closing the case and leaving it unsolved.Unsolved, perhaps, but much admired. D.B. Cooper's exploit over the skies of the American Northwest has inspired books, films, and endless speculation. What's less known is that it inspired imitators. None were more daring than the hijacker of American Airlines Flight 119. After commandeering the flight from St. Louis with a machine gun and collecting $502,500 in ransom, he parachuted out over Indiana. Unlike Cooper, he was tracked down.

In The Hijacking of American Flight 119, John Wigger explores the wave of hijackings that swept over commercial flight between 1961 and 1972. One hijacker ran across the ramp in Reno, Nevada with a pillowcase over his head, gun in hand, to seize a United Airlines flight. Another collected a large ransom in Washington, D.C. before jumping over Honduras. Yet another rode a bicycle across the tarmac with a rifle strapped to the handlebars. Motivations involved an admixture of ideology, greed, derring-do, and a desperate need to be somebody. What they had in common was that their exploits transfixed the nation's attention, bringing about a transformation in airline security that remains with us still.

With its focus on the parachute hijackers, Wigger's book gathers together the stories of this period of daring criminality and recounts them in gripping fashion, showing their effect on the public, the media, and law enforcement. Using never-before- published interviews and first-hand accounts, he brings to life one of the most chaotic and fascinating periods in American aviation history.

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Have you ever wondered about the mysterious hijacking of American Flight 119? In the captivating book, "The Hijacking of American Flight 119: How D.B. Cooper Inspired a Skyjacking Craze and the FBI's Battle to Stop It", author John Wigger delves into the gripping story of D.B. Cooper and the wave of skyjackings that followed. This true crime tale will leave you on the edge of your seat as you explore a crime that has puzzled investigators for decades.

From the adrenaline-filled moment when Cooper parachuted off the Boeing 727 into the darkness to the FBI's relentless pursuit, this book takes you on a thrilling journey. With each turn of the page, you'll uncover the secrets behind the enigmatic hijacking and the intense fascination it continues to hold. Wigger's meticulous research and attention to detail make this a must-read for anyone intrigued by true crime and unsolved mysteries.

But the story doesn't end with D.B. Cooper. In "The Hijacking of American Flight 119", Wigger uncovers a hidden world of imitators who were inspired by Cooper's audacious act. These daring individuals took to the sky, armed with machine guns and ransom demands, shaking the airline industry to its core. Find out how their exploits captured the nation's attention and led to a revolution in airline security.

What sets this book apart from others in its genre is Wigger's ability to bring history to life. Through never-before-published interviews and first-hand accounts, he paints a vivid picture of this chaotic and fascinating period in American aviation history. Whether you're a history buff, a true crime enthusiast, or simply crave a thrilling reading experience, "The Hijacking of American Flight 119" will not disappoint.

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