Hahneman hijacked a plane from Allentown, PA
If you're saying that was his 2nd hijack, why did he go all the way to Portland for the first hijack?
I can only speculate, but I believe Cooper initially wanted to fly to Mexico and jump outside the US. His actual jump was not his original plan he adjusted when Reno was negotiated.
He specified Mexico City or Mexico..he agreed to Reno after several alternatives were given...after he was told they couldn't make it without stopping..
Yes, I know.. I believe that he didn't want to land in the US, when that was inevitable he decided to jump before that happened.
I doubt he ever would of jumped anywhere near the location given. kind of stupid. he basically bluffed.
I have heard the bluff (speculation) and it makes no sense. Nobody would make a demand that they knew was not achievable and would be refused. Cooper wanted his initial demand. Mexico for refuelling nonstop (before Honduras)
Hahneman had his plane fly to Mexico then ordered it to loop over Belize before jumping in Honduras.
Several testified Cooper seemed "undecided" about where to go. Except he didnt seem to want his plane to stop anywhere in the USA -= he stipulated that several times before naming any destination. (read the testimony).
What Cooper failed to do or even speak to was the fuel consumption of a 727 under the settings he demanded! That is a major disconnect. Ratczk then explained and Cooper gave in leading to the choice of Reno for refueling. That doesn't sound to me like a mistake Hahneman would make given the technical background you have specified for him. .
