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Brendan Mattingley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Soldotna, Alaska on Oct 13, 2012

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 31, 2024

Brendan

Mattingley

40

27

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 13, 2012

Soldotna

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

No

77492

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK12242782

2012-10-14

Alaska State Troopers

8441

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

08/03/2026


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In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of Alaska, the story of Brendan Lee Mattingley is one of quiet disappearance and lingering questions. On October 13, 2012, the 27-year-old pilot was last seen at the airport in Soldotna. He was reportedly preparing for a flight to Wasilla, a journey he intended to make in his distinctive green, white, and red PA18 Piper Super Cub with the tail number N444LZ. In the early morning hours, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the radar track for his aircraft simply ...
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Last Seen: Oct 13, 2012

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  • NTSB: Missing pilot was drunk before he and plane vanished
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