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Hijacker Murders All 43 Passengers/Crew on Commuter Flight

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Burke's Coke Habit

In his exit interview, he admitted to a $300 a week cocaine habit. He also admitted to a significant alcohol problem and the need for counseling. Burke was later seen purchasing a ticket for this flight for flight 1771 at a PSA counter. Documents recovered by the FBI showed he was able to bypass security point because he was a known US Air employee.

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