Waterville Valley, New Hampshire – March 19, 1966
On March 19, 1966, Melvin E. Seymour, 53, of Creston, Iowa, was piloting a Cessna 182 from Burlington, Vermont, to Portland, Maine, when he disappeared. Despite an intensive search, nothing was found. Then, in June of 1972, a hiker happened upon the wreckage of Mr. Seymour’s airplane with his remains still inside. The aircraft was found near the 2,800 foot level of Jennnings Peak in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.
Mr. Seymour had served as a navy pilot during World War II. He’s buried in Graceland Cemetery in Creston, Iowa.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17459182/melvin-edward-seymour
Sources:
Amsterdam Recorder, “CAP Hunts For Missing Plane In Vermont”, March 21, 1966
Providence Journal, “Lost Plane Found After 6 Yrs.”, June 26, 1972
Providence Evening Bulletin, “Hiker Finds Plane Missing For 6 Years”, June 26, 1972
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