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Nicolas Robert Blace
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Nicolas Robert Blace
Justice for Nicolas Robert Blace — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Was Blace recovered from the crash wreckage, or did he survive and potentially leave the crash site?
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location
Lead #2The remote ravine terrain and wilderness conditions may have prevented initial discovery of the victim.
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person
Lead #3Co-passenger Jason Tucker (MP #107643) was also missing from this aircraft—what is the status of both individuals?
Nicolas Robert Blace, a 44-year-old male, disappeared on August 9, 2023, when a Piper PA-18-150 aircraft (N4481Z) he was piloting crashed approximately 60 miles northwest of Skwentna in Denali National Park. The wreckage was discovered at the bottom of a 500-600 foot ravine in the West Fork of the Yentna River (Shellabarger Pass), but Blace's remains have not been located. The National Park Service continues investigating whether Blace survived the crash or may be in the remote wilderness area.
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NamUs case MP107642. Missing person: Nicolas Robert Blace.
Last known contact: 2023-08-09 in Denali Park, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: Missing after a Piper PA-18-150 aircraft, N4481Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 60 miles northwest of Skwentna.
Wreckage was located at the bottom of an estimated 500 to 600 ft ravine of the West Fork of the Yentna River, also known as Shellabarger Pass in Denali National Park and Preserve. Missing with Jason Tucker, MP #107643.
Demographics: 44 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 215 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: National Park Service | NP23266546 | 2023-08-10.
Timeline of Events
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2023-08-09
Aircraft Accident
Piper PA-18-150 aircraft N4481Z crashed approximately 60 miles northwest of Skwentna in Denali National Park. Nicolas Robert Blace was piloting the aircraft.
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2023-08-10
Wreckage Located
Aircraft wreckage discovered at the bottom of a 500-600 foot ravine in the West Fork of the Yentna River (Shellabarger Pass). Investigation initiated by National Park Service.
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Case Information
Incident:August 9, 2023
Last Updated:May 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 9, 2023
Last Updated:May 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9076839555
You can remain anonymous