Gregory Wilcox Missing Person Case

Gregory Wilcox, a 50-year-old man from Pompano Beach, Florida, went missing on September 17, 2017. He was last seen leaving the Pompano Beach Air Park in a white 1971 Cessna 421B Pro aircraft. Despite being a licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic, Wilcox did not return from this flight, and both he and the plane have remained missing since that day. The aircraft, painted white with Aristo Blue and Medium Gray stripes, had the tail number N5974M. At the time of his disappearance, Wilcox was transient, living out of his truck, which was found abandoned at the airpark.

The circumstances of Wilcox’s disappearance remain unclear. There is no indication of his intended destination, and no communication was made after his departure. His status as an alcoholic and his unsettled living situation have raised questions about the possibility of a tragic accident or a more deliberate outcome. The plane is also officially listed as stolen, adding another layer of mystery to the case. Authorities have searched for both Wilcox and the missing aircraft, but no trace of either has been found, and no clear leads have emerged to explain what happened that day.
Last Seen: Sep 17, 2017

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Gregory Taylor Wilcox - The Charley Project

Stolen Aircraft - Aviation Crime Prevention Institute