‘He was a precious man, with a rare kindness’: Wife mourns US pilot found dead in plane crash in the Bahamas
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The wife of a pilot found deceased after his single-engine aircraft went missing en route to the Bahamas, remembers him as a man of exceptional kindness, intelligence, and quirks,
“Chris was a precious man, with a rare kindness and sincerity. He was cute and quirky,” Stacye Love said. “He was wickedly smart. I am forever blessed to have been loved by him.”
In a sad conclusion to a multi-day search, Chris Moore, a 59-year-old pilot from Louisville, was discovered 2.5 miles from Marsh Harbour Airport, having succumbed to the crash upon impact.
Moore embarked on his journey from Sebastian, Florida, and last made contact at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday.
“We are deeply grateful for having him found,” Love said. “He was found 2.5 miles short of the runway, upright in the marsh.”
She requested the community’s continued support through thoughts and prayers for the family during this challenging time, expressing gratitude for the discovery of her husband and extending thanks to Moore’s close friend, Bahamian officials, and U.S. authorities for their relentless efforts in the search.
A private search team located the single-engine Bristell aircraft piloted by the experienced aviator and retired engineer.
The Coast Guard had previously suspended their extensive search, which covered an area of roughly 1,760 square miles, yielding no results. Moore, a resident of the Glenview area on River Road, embarked on what was supposed to be a three-hour journey from Sebastian Municipal Airport in Florida to Marsh Harbor.
The disappearance of his aircraft prompted immediate search efforts by the Coast Guard, deploying aircrews from both Miami and Clearwater stations. Despite their efforts, the initial searches did not locate Moore or his plane.
The case was then handed over to the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, which also conducted an unsuccessful search on Monday morning.
“Please keep our family in your prayers,” Love asked.
