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Monte Parrish Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on Jun 29, 1997

Victim Details

Created

Mar 13, 2018

Case Added

Mar 13, 2024

First Name

Monte

Last Name

Parrish

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 29, 1997

City

Anchorage

State

Alaska

County

Anchorage Borough

Tribal Land

Agency ID

32629

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

970043062

Agency Report Date

Jun 30, 1997

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

Case Contributors

10523

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 7, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42590) and 3 other sources

On a summer day in late June of 1997, 44-year-old Male Monte Parrish, along with his wife Linda and their friends Donald and Karen Johnston, prepared for a sightseeing adventure over the Alaskan wilderness. On June 29, the four of them departed from Merrill Field in Anchorage, Alaska, aboard a yellow and white Cessna 182 airplane with the tail number N3186U. The group had not filed an official flight plan, which was not an unusual practice for such an excursion at the time, but it was believed their intention was to take in the breathtaking views of Denali National Park from the air. The Cessna was reportedly sighted over the park, a vast and rugged expanse of nature, before it vanished.

The disappearance of the aircraft triggered a response, but the lack of a flight plan made the search effort incredibly challenging for rescuers. Without a designated route, search teams were faced with an immense area of unforgiving terrain to cover. Despite their efforts, no trace of the plane, Monte Parrish, or his three companions was ever found. The vast wilderness of Alaska, known for its challenging weather and remote landscapes, has been the scene of numerous aircraft disappearances over the years, with many remaining unsolved for decades. The rugged mountains and dense forests can easily conceal wreckage, making discoveries incredibly difficult, especially in the absence of a precise last known location.

The years have turned into decades, and the fate of Monte Parrish, his wife Linda, and their friends Donald and Karen Johnston remains an enduring mystery. The Alaska State Troopers have kept the case open, but without any new leads or the discovery of wreckage, there is little to go on. The presumption is that the plane crashed somewhere within the vastness of Denali National Park, but this has never been confirmed. The case serves as a somber reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness and the profound sense of loss for the families left behind, who continue to wait for answers about what happened to their loved ones on that summer day.
Last Seen: Jun 29, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Monte Owen Parrish - The Charley Project

Missing People! | Alaska Monte Owen Parrish | Facebook

Monte Parrish Missing Person Flyer | Anchorage, Alaska - CaseTrace

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

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John Doe — Anchorage, Alaska

UP7280 • Found Aug 16, 2001

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–49 vs 44 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%2 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

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Monte Parrish Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on Jun 29, 1997

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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