Missing, or Lost?

It is very unfortunate that so great a man could have died this way but it’s also surprising. The person finding the jacket, cash, ID and other things was right to report it to the authorities but there are still a few loose threads to be tied up.

Animals, insects and natural decay might explain missing biological remains but there must be other evidence such as his footwear, other clothing such as a belt buckle, sunglasses, wrist-watch, rings and other body furniture that would be expected to be on his person. These might have taken by thieves but they would have probably taken other valuables even if they didn’t discover the jacket and wallet. Is it likely that he had a parachute? It seems likely that there would be no good reason for him to need one in his type of aircraft.

For me to agree that he might have ‘done a Reggie Perrin’ would not concur with my ideas about the man – I think it more likely that he touched ground, or was thrown some way away from the crash site and wandered away somewhere – perhaps for many miles. His body or remains may yet be found. If he intended to make a clandestine disappearance then he would be able to do so efficiently and effectively in which case evidence might appear through financial, medical or other channels, if at all.

As far as I’m concerned a body or his remains should be found. Until then the mystery remains extant.

Good luck Steve.

bing, bang, boom

Did you see the photos? The engine was 300' above the rest of it. A body would have been in smaller pieces. Ants, birds and various critters would have left nothing in a week or so. He didn't take a parachute according to the ranch staff. Real hard for a 60 year old to get out the door of a flying aircraft anyway.

You have to admire a guy who took those risks when he could have sat at home counting his money. He died doing what he liked best and it sure beats dying in a hospital with tubes and lawyers.