Pilot Louis D. Stahl
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, June 13, 1992

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 13, 1992
Incident Location: New Mexico
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Pilot Stahl was killed in a helicopter accident near Sunland Park, New Mexico, while tracking a group of suspected illegal aliens. The helicopter struck a set of powerlines that were approximately 300 feet above railroad trucks. As a result of striking the lines, the helicopter was knocked into a second set of powerlines and then fell to the ground.

The subjects Pilot Stahl was tracking immediately went to a nearby business and alerted employees of the accident. The employees called 911 and then went to the scene and began to render aid until rescue units arrived. Pilot Stahl succumbed to injuries at the scene.

Pilot Stahl had served with the Border Patrol for 19 years.