The person at the center of this case
Martin Raymond Coughlin
Missing Person · Closed - Presumed Deceased
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 #1What specific aircraft parts were recovered from Juan de Fuca Strait and what do they indicate about the crash sequence?
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evidence
Lead #2Were any remains or personal effects recovered from the wreckage site?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact flight path and were there any distress signals or last radio communications from the aircraft?
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 Juan de Fuca Strait, Washington, leading authorities to conclude he likely perished in the crash. The exact circumstances of the accident and confirmation of his remains remain unknown.
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Lead #4What weather conditions existed on October 3, 1998, along the flight route from Haines to Seattle?
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Official wording
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 (N4479D) headed for Seattle.
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1998-10-13
Case reported to Alaska State Troopers
Alaska State Troopers initiated investigation into the missing aircraft and pilot.
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Aircraft wreckage discovered
Parts of the Beechcraft Bonanza were found in Juan de Fuca Strait, Washington.
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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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