The person at the center of this case
Gary Wayne Ostler
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Gary Wayne Ostler
Justice for Gary Wayne Ostler — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances of the aircraft accident and what evidence was recovered from the crash site?
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person
Lead #2What is known about the other three passengers who were on the aircraft?
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location
Lead #3Have search efforts been conducted near Gustavus to locate remains or wreckage?
Gary Wayne Ostler, a 49-year-old man, went missing on July 13, 2003, following an aircraft accident near Gustavus, Alaska, along with three other passengers. He is presumed deceased but his remains have not been recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and information about the circumstances of the crash or any recovered evidence could help bring closure to his family.
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NamUs case MP67236. Missing person: Gary Wayne Ostler.
Last known contact: 2003-07-13 in Juneau, Juneau, AK. Circumstances: Gary went missing after an aircraft accident near Gustavus along with 3 others.
He is presumed to be deceased. Demographics: 49 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Holding brown duffel bag.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 030053853 | 2003-07-13.
Timeline of Events
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2003-07-13
Aircraft accident and disappearance
Gary Wayne Ostler went missing following an aircraft accident near Gustavus, Alaska, along with 3 other passengers. He is presumed to be deceased.
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2003
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2003
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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