William Robideau Missing Person Case

Apr 14, 2020

Jun 27, 2024

William

Robideau

81

38

65 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of Alaska, the story of William "Bill" Robideau is one of lingering uncertainty. On February 1, 1983, the 38-year-old pilot was at the controls of a green and white Bellanca Scout on skis, embarking on a flight from Melozi Hot Springs to Fairbanks. He was not alone on this journey; with him were two passengers, 29-year-old Kenneth Erlewine and 30-year-old Susan Edmondson. The rugged Alaskan wilderness was familiar territory for pilots, but it was also a place where the elements could be treacherous and unpredictable. The group was expected in Fairbanks, but as the hours turned into days, it became tragically clear that the aircraft, registered with the tail number N8639V, was overdue and had vanished. The disappearance prompted an immediate response, as authorities and fellow pilots scoured the remote terrain along the intended flight path. However, the vastness of the Alaskan interior presented a monumental challenge. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of the plane, its pilot, or the two passengers was ever found. The green and white Bellanca Scout, along with the three souls aboard, seemed to have been swallowed by the wilderness, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions for their families and friends. William was reportedly wearing brown Carhartts, a coat, a down vest, and insulated bean boots, clothing that spoke to the harsh conditions he was prepared to face. Decades have passed since William Robideau, Kenneth Erlewine, and Susan Edmondson were last seen. The official report states that their aircraft was overdue on its flight between Melozi Hot Springs and Fairbanks. The case remains an unsolved and poignant reminder of the perils of aviation in such a remote and wild environment. Without any wreckage or further evidence, the exact circumstances of what happened on that February day remain a mystery. The disappearance is a story of three lives abruptly and inexplicably cut short, leaving behind a legacy of questions that may forever be held by the Alaskan wilderness they were flying over.

Feb 01, 1983

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

No

80487

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

E83004421

1983-02-02

Alaska State Troopers

8938

Black

Brown

Brown

07/20/2026