Criminal Ten Thousand Feet in the Air
Jul 5, 2024
The podcast discusses the daring plane hijacking attempt by Martin McNally in 1972, his dramatic escape with money tied to his leg, and the intense aftermath of his criminal act, including his arrest by the FBI. The episode also explores the history of plane hijackings in the 1960s, with stories of hijackings to Cuba and unique solutions proposed to tackle such incidents.
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D.B. Cooper's Inspiration
- In 1971, a man known as Dan Cooper hijacked a plane, demanding $200,000 and parachutes.
- He jumped from the plane and disappeared, inspiring Martin McNally.
McNally's Idea
- Martin McNally, a 28-year-old, heard about D.B. Cooper's hijacking on the radio.
- Inspired, he thought hijacking seemed like an easy way to make money.
McNally's Preparation
- McNally had no prior experience with planes, parachutes, or guns.
- He researched parachuting and calculated terminal velocity at the library.