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Albert Zeitler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Batavia, New York on Nov 05, 1979

Victim Details

Mar 08, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Albert

Zeitler

72

26

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 05, 1979

Batavia

New York

Genesee County

9769

New York State Police - Batavia

Batavia

New York

Genesee County

14020

Brian Howard

Senior Investigator

Troop A Headquarters, New York

5853446223

State

Law Enforcement

AHQT8486

New York State Police - Batavia

Brown

Green

Green

07/04/2026


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Albert Zeitler, a 26-year-old man from Batavia, New York, went missing on November 5, 1979. He was last seen boarding a small aircraft, a Cessna 172, with three others. The plane, piloted by Michael Pfaff, sent out a distress signal at approximately 1:43 PM that day, indicating they were experiencing engine failure. Shortly after, the plane crashed into Lake Ontario. Despite extensive search efforts, only one passenger, Dennis Flattery, was rescued from the water. Albert Zeitler, along with the ...
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Last Seen: Nov 05, 1979

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