A plane owned by Stoltzfus, 68, was found on Aug. 16 smashed near the mouth of the Seal River, troopers said. Only one other person, John S. Dick, was on board. Days later, on Sunday, a passing plane spotted Dick's body near the shore, according to troopers.
Trooper spokeswoman Beth Ipsen said the search for Stoltzfus's body ended "days ago" but that those flying in the area to nearby lodges or on fishing trips are sometimes taking detours or flying low to the ground in search of the Cordova pilot.
"They are kind of keeping an eye out in the area," Ipsen said.
The plane is believed to have crashed shortly after takeoff, troopers say. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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