Samuel Wright, III

Missing
Case Description
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Samuel Wright III, a 78-year-old experienced pilot from Haines, Alaska, was reported missing after the plane he was piloting disappeared on July 20, 2024. Wright, along with two passengers—Hans Munich and Tanya Hutchins—was flying a 1948 Beechcraft Bonanza from Juneau to Yakutat. The aircraft lost its radar signal near Mount Crillon in the Fairweather Mountain Range, and it did not reach its intended destination. The trio was reported overdue that evening, and search operations began immedia ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 20, 2024
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Victim Details

Aug 28, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Samuel

Wright, III

78

78

69 inches

168 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 20, 2024

Gustavus

Alaska

Hoonah–Angoon Census Area

No

152043

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK24071404

2024-07-20

Alaska State Troopers

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

10/30/2024


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I just wanted to voice my concern about the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Samuel. T... ...Read More
10/06/2024
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08/05/2024
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07/21/2024
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