The person at the center of this case
Martin Raymond Coughlin
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Martin Raymond Coughlin
Justice for Martin Raymond Coughlin — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza with tail number N4479D - parts recovered in Juan de Fuca Strait. What caused the aircraft to go down?
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evidence
Lead #2Aircraft wreckage found in Juan de Fuca Strait - were all recoverable remains and debris properly documented and searched?
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timeline
Lead #3Flight path from Haines to Seattle over water - were there any distress calls or radar contacts recorded?
Martin Raymond Coughlin, a 53-year-old pilot, departed his summer home in Haines, Alaska on October 3, 1998, in a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza headed for Seattle. Parts of the aircraft were discovered in the Juan de Fuca Strait in Washington, and Martin is presumed to have drowned. The case remains open pending any new evidence or remains recovery.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67264. Missing person: Martin Raymond Coughlin.
Last known contact: 1998-10-03 in Juneau, Juneau, AK. Circumstances: Martin left his summer home in Haines heading for Seattle.
He was flying a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza with tail number N4479D. Parts of the plane were found in Juan De Fuca Straits, Washington.
Martin is presumed to have drowned. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 165 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans T-shirt (unknown color).
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 980068536 | 1998-10-13.
Timeline of Events
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1998-10-03
Departure from Haines
Martin Raymond Coughlin departed his summer home in Haines, Alaska in a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza (tail number N4479D) headed for Seattle.
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1998-10-13
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation after Martin failed to arrive at his destination.
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Case Information
Incident:October 3, 1998
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 3, 1998
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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