The person at the center of this case
Richard Lee Stoltzfus
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Richard Lee Stoltzfus
Justice for Richard Lee Stoltzfus — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition and location of the aircraft wreckage, and were there signs of survival or evacuation?
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person
Lead #2Could Stoltzfus have survived the crash and relocated away from the immediate crash site?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any search and rescue efforts, and did searchers cover all accessible areas around Seal River?
Richard Lee Stoltzfus, a 68-year-old pilot, went missing on August 16, 2011, when his aircraft went down near Seal River in Yakutat, Alaska. His passenger was found deceased near the crash site on August 21, 2011, but Stoltzfus himself was not located. The circumstances of his disappearance and whether he may have survived the crash remain unknown, making continued search efforts and any new information critical to resolving this case.
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clue
Lead #4What were the circumstances of the passenger's death, and did they provide any clues about the crash sequence?
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NamUs case MP41217. Missing person: Richard Lee Stoltzfus.
Last known contact: 2011-08-16 in Yakutat, Yakutat, AK. Circumstances: Pilot of aircraft that went down by Seal River in Yakutat, AK.
Passenger was located deceased on 08/21/11 near the accident site. Demographics: 68 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 180 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 110081348 | 2011-08-16.
Timeline of Events
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2011-08-16
Aircraft goes down
Richard Lee Stoltzfus's aircraft went down near Seal River in Yakutat, AK
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2011-08-21
Passenger located
Passenger from the aircraft was found deceased near the accident site; pilot Stoltzfus was not located
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 2011
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 2011
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous