Richard McCoy Jr.

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Richard McCoy Jr. born?December 7, 1942
2. When did Richard McCoy Jr. die?November 9, 1974
3. What is the primary incident?Hijacked a United Airlines passenger jet in April 1972 for ransom
4. Who was Richard McCoy Jr.?Richard McCoy Jr. was a man who hijacked a United Airlines plane in 1972 and tried to get money from the passengers.
5. What did he do in 1972?In April 1972, he boarded a passenger jet, demanded a ransom, and successfully got the money before he was caught.

Hijacking: The illegal seizure of an aircraft or other vehicle, typically for political or criminal purposes.
Ransom: Money or other concessions demanded or paid for the release of a captive or stolen property.
Modus Operandi: A distinctive method of procedure, especially as used by a criminal.
Aviation Security: The combination of measures and techniques used to protect air travel from acts of unlawful interference.