Arun Jesra, age 36, went missing on May 22, 1998, during a flight over the Half Moon Bay area in California. He was one of four passengers aboard a rented single-engine Piper Arrow plane, piloted by Robert Beach. The plane departed from Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose without a flight plan, with the intention of heading to Half Moon Bay for dinner. Jesra and the others on board were last seen before the plane disappeared from radar that evening.
At around 9:21 p.m., witnesses reported hearing the plane sputter and observed lights spiraling into the water. Despite extensive search efforts, including aerial and water searches, no trace of the aircraft or its passengers was found. Arun Jesra and the others are presumed to have perished in the crash, although no bodies have been recovered.
Jesra's disappearance is classified as a "lost/injured missing" case, and despite the passing years, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unresolved.
Last Seen: May 22, 1998
