Hans William Munich, 54, of Yakutat was a passenger in a 1948 silver Beechcraft Bonanza A35 (N410B) that departed Gustavus, Alaska, for Yakutat on July 20, 2024 and never arrived. Also aboard were Tanya Hutchins, co-owner of Coastal Air Service, and pilot Samuel Sam Wright. The aircraft’s radar was last detected near the Fairweather Mountain Range by Mount Crillon at about 10,000 feet before it was reported overdue that evening.

The United States Coast Guard, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, Civil Air Patrol and Alaska State Troopers conducted multi-day air and sea searches focused on the Mount Crillon area. Teams faced reduced visibility, gusting winds and low cloud ceilings. After days of searching with no sign of the plane or occupants, the Coast Guard suspended the official search. Families and the Southeast Alaska aviation community described Munich as a highly skilled, meticulous pilot, and relatives have discussed possibly continuing search efforts independently.

Does anyone who flew in or around Gustavus, Yakutat or the Mount Crillon area on or after July 20 have information that could help locate the aircraft or the three missing people?