Albert Zeitler

Missing
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 05, 1979
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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9641

    • Victim Details

    Mar 08, 2011

    Jan 12, 2024

    Albert

    Zeitler

    70

    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

    09/25/2024


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    03/20/2024
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    05/30/2023
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