HI HI - Robert Vanderkar, 34, Haleiwa, 19 Nov 1980

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Missing Person/NamUs #MP147949
Robert Vanderkar, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact: November 19, 1980
Missing From: Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Missing Age: 34 Years
Current Age: 78 Years
Legal First Name: Robert
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Legal Last Name: Vanderkar
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Biological Sex: Male
Height: 6' 0" (72 Inches)
Weight: 180 lbs
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact: November 19, 1980
NamUs Case Created: July 18, 2025

Last Known Location ​

Location: Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712
County: Honolulu County
Missing From Tribal Land: No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land: No

Circumstances of Disappearance: On 11-19-1980, Robert VANDERKAR was a passenger in a helicopter that was filming an episode of Magnum P.I. when it crashed into the waters off Kaaawa Beach Park, approximately a quarter mile offshore. The pilot survived, however after an extensive search, VANDERKAR was never found.

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Circumstance Notes​

Robert VANDERKAR's height, weight, and eye color are unknown. VANDERKAR's entered height and weight are not accurate, and entered because they are required fields for case submission.

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
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Left Eye Color: Unknown
Right Eye Color: Unknown
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Distinctive Physical Features​

No Known Information

Clothing and Accessories​

Item
Description
Clothing: Khaki long sleeve shirt
Blue jeans
White tennis shoes

Additional Case Info​

Transportation​

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State: Hawaii
License Plate: N58243
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Comments: Robert VANDERKAR was a passenger in a Hughes 369D Helicopter.

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Transportation Notes​

NTSB investigation LAX81FA017