Search Called Off For Last Plane Crash Victim: Police

EAST HAMPTON, NY — After almost two heartbreaking weeks, East Hampton Police have called off the search for the last person who remains missing after a tragic plane crash off Amagansett.

Police called off the search for William Maerov, 22, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, according to East Hampton Town Police Chief Michael Sarlo.

The Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office positively identified the crash victim recovered on Friday as pilot Jon Dollard, 47 of Hampton Bays, Sarlo said.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will continue their investigation, he said.

The devastated families of the four lost on a tragic plane crash off the coast of Amagansett turned to social media recently to ask for the public's help.

The families of the Krupinski, Bistrian, Maerov and Dollard families have asked the public to assist in the search for answers.

"If you are boating or beach walking, and find anything you believe may assist the investigation into the plane crash on the ocean at Indian Wells Beach, please contact your local police department, East Hampton Town Police at 631-537-7575, or Southampton Town Police at 631-728-3400," the families said in a statement.

After an exhaustive search last week, the wreckage of the Piper PA31 Navajo that crashed off the coast of Amagansett on was located on Thursday afternoon approximately one mile off Atlantic Avenue Beach — and one additional body was found amongst the debris Friday afternoon, Sarlo said.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office positively identified the first two victims recovered last Saturday as Bernard and Bonnie Krupinski, both 70, of East Hampton; their bodies were subsequently released to the family, police said.

A funeral service for the Krupinskis and their grandson took place Friday morning in East Hampton.

On the East End, heartbroken mourners continue to pay tribute to beloved lives lost: A four-plane wreath drop flyover "in honor of Ben, Bonnie, Will and Jon, lost on June 2, 2108," was organized by the East Hampton Aviation Association.

The plane was found in approximately 40 to 45 feet of water, and visibility was approximately three to five feet, police said.

The private plane failed to land as expected and the debris field was found a short time later, police said. Severe weather, including thunderstorms, was reported at the time of the crash.

Famed "builder to the stars" Ben Krupinski and his wife, as well as his grandson and Dollard have been mourned by countless on the East End.

"We are stricken by this loss," said Capt. Kevin B. Reed, commander Sector Long Island Sound. "Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of the two recovered individuals."

Patch courtesy photo of rescue scene.