Scott Croll Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Sep 08, 2021

Scott

Croll

61

34

73 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On May 2, 1999, 35-year-old Scott Lochman Croll, a male with brown hair and brown eyes, embarked on what should have been a routine airplane trip from Haines to Juneau, Alaska. He was not alone; he was accompanied by David McKenzie. The two were traveling in a red and white PA-24 Comanche, a single-engine aircraft with the tail number N8694P. At the time of his disappearance, Scott was described as being 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a blue North Face jacket, black pants, and hiking boots. The journey took a turn for the unknown when contact with the aircraft was lost, marking the beginning of a long and painful mystery for the families of the two men. The last known position of the aircraft carrying Scott Croll and David McKenzie was reported to be between Point Bridget and Mab Island. This area is located approximately 40 miles north of their intended destination of Juneau. The specifics of what transpired after this last communication remain unclear. The weather conditions at the time of the flight and whether the pilot encountered any difficulties have not been detailed in available reports. The sudden and complete loss of contact with the aircraft suggests a possibly catastrophic event, but without wreckage or witnesses, the circumstances surrounding their disappearance are left to speculation. In the wake of the plane's disappearance, extensive search and rescue operations were launched in the vast and rugged terrain of Southeast Alaska. Search efforts were concentrated in the area of the last reported position, a challenging environment of dense forests, mountainous landscapes, and treacherous waters. Despite the determined efforts of search teams, no trace of the red and white PA-24 Comanche or its two occupants was ever found. The lack of any debris, emergency signals, or other evidence has made it impossible for investigators to piece together the final moments of the flight. The case of Scott Croll and David McKenzie is a haunting example of how individuals can vanish without a trace in the Alaskan wilderness, leaving behind unanswered questions and a legacy of uncertainty.

May 02, 1999

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77512

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

990027537

1999-05-02

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/30/2026