Richard Floyd Missing Person Case

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Richard

Floyd

56

White / Caucasian

Male

On August 12, 1989, 57-year-old Richard D. Floyd, a white male, was aboard a Cessna N1211V aircraft that departed from the area of Caribou Creek and King Mountain near Palmer, Alaska. He was one of four individuals on the plane, which was reported overdue. The other occupants were identified as Edgar McCrary, James Slaybaugh, and Robert Horn. An extensive search was launched for the missing aircraft and its occupants, but it would be a full year before any sign of the plane was discovered. Tragically, on August 16, 1990, the wreckage of the Cessna N1211V was located in a ravine approximately one mile southwest of Hicks Lake. The discovery of the crash site brought a somber end to the year-long search for the missing plane. However, it did not bring closure for the families of those on board. Despite locating the aircraft, the remains of Richard Floyd and the other three men were not found at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the subsequent disappearance of the four men remain a mystery. The case is still considered an active missing persons investigation by the Alaska State Troopers. Richard Floyd had brown hair and brown eyes. The lack of resolution has left the families of Richard Floyd, Edgar McCrary, James Slaybaugh, and Robert Horn with unanswered questions about the final moments of their loved ones. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness and the enduring pain of unresolved loss.

Aug 12, 1989

Palmer

Alaska

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07/11/2026