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 was the aircraft type, registration number, and who was piloting the plane?
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evidence
Lead #2Has any wreckage or debris from the aircraft been located in the Bernard Glacier or surrounding areas?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other passengers or witnesses who can provide details about the flight conditions or the aircraft's last known position?
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 scheduled. The circumstances of the disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed wreckage or remains recovered in the decades since. Anyone with information about the aircraft, its location, or the events of that day is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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clue
Lead #4Why did the aircraft fail to return to Jakes Bar airstrip—mechanical failure, weather, or other circumstances?
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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
Aircraft Departure
Larry David Gangle departed as a passenger aboard an aircraft near Bernard Glacier airstrip.
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1985-08-08
Last Known Contact
Last known contact with Larry David Gangle in Glennallen, Copper River, AK.
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1985-08-10
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigating the disappearance after the 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