The person at the center of this case
Lance Edward Brabham
Missing Person · Unsolved
18 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Lance Edward Brabham
Justice for Lance Edward Brabham — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What caused the LifeGuard helicopter to crash in Prince William Sound?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific debris was recovered and what did it reveal about the aircraft's condition?
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person
Lead #3Were there any distress signals or communications from the helicopter before it disappeared?
Lance Edward Brabham, a 42-year-old helicopter pilot, went missing on December 3, 2007, when his LifeGuard helicopter disappeared in Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska, along with two other crew members, Cameron Carter and Gaye McDowell. Debris was located across from the Whittier Ferry Terminal in Passage Canal, and an extensive 7-day search found no survivors. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation by the Alaska State Troopers.
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location
Lead #4Why was debris found in Passage Canal rather than at the suspected crash site?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP50770. Missing person: Lance Edward Brabham.
Last known contact: 2007-12-03 in Whittier, Chugach, AK. Circumstances: Lance Brabham was reported missing Monday, Dec.
3, 2007, when the LifeGuard helicopter he was flying was reported missing in Prince William Sound near Whittier, AK. Debris located across from Whittier Ferry Terminal in Passage Canal.
An extensive 7 day search found no survivors. Also missing are Cameron Carter and Gaye McDowell.
Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 245 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Orange float jacket. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 070101275 | 2007-12-03.
Timeline of Events
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2007-12-03
LifeGuard helicopter reported missing
Lance Brabham's LifeGuard helicopter disappeared in Prince William Sound near Whittier, AK with crew members Cameron Carter and Gaye McDowell aboard.
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2007-12-03
Debris located
Debris from the helicopter was found across from Whittier Ferry Terminal in Passage Canal.
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2007-12-10
Search concluded
An extensive 7-day search was conducted with no survivors found.
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 2007
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 2007
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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