The person at the center of this case
Larry David Gangle
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Larry David Gangle
Justice for Larry David Gangle — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What aircraft was involved, who was the pilot, and what was its destination and intended route?
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evidence
Lead #2Has any wreckage or debris from the aircraft been located in the remote Copper River region?
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location
Lead #3Why did the aircraft not return to Jakes Bar airstrip—mechanical failure, crash, or diversion?
Larry David Gangle, a 31-year-old male, disappeared on August 8, 1985, while a passenger aboard an aircraft near Bernard Glacier airstrip in Alaska; the aircraft failed to return to Jakes Bar airstrip as expected. Despite initial investigation by Alaska State Troopers, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether the aircraft crashed, experienced mechanical failure, or another incident occurred. The case remains unsolved and any information about the aircraft, its crew, or potential wreckage in the remote Copper River region could be crucial to understanding what happened.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the aircraft's departure or anyone who had contact with the pilot or crew?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67279. Missing person: Larry David Gangle.
Last known contact: 1985-08-08 in Glennallen, Copper River, AK. Circumstances: Larry was a passenger aboard an aircraft near the airstrip at Bernard Glacier and the aircraft did not return to Jakes Bar airstrip for a passenger.
Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 8554321 | 1985-08-10.
Timeline of Events
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1985-08-08
Last Known Contact
Larry David Gangle was a passenger aboard an aircraft near Bernard Glacier airstrip
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1985-08-08
Aircraft Departure
Aircraft departed from Bernard Glacier airstrip area
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1985-08-10
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation after aircraft failed to return to Jakes Bar airstrip
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Case Information
Incident:August 8, 1985
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 8, 1985
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous