Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection, Alaska
End of Watch Friday, January 14, 1983
Add to My HeroesJohn David Stimson
Sergeant John Stimson succumbed to hypothermia following a helicopter crash while searching for a missing pilot near Cordova, Alaska. The helicopter he was riding in experienced an engine failure and crashed.
The contract pilot suffered a broken back in the crash. Sergeant Stimson was unable to access any of the emergency equipment due to damage to the helicopter. He died after a night of exposure to cold temperatures after making the injured pilot as comfortable as possible. The injured pilot survived.
Sergeant Stimson had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for just over 11 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsI am so thankful to read these reflections of your character & the life you lived.. I listen to the stories our family tells about you and always wish I could have gotten to know you. Thank you for your incredible service.. and the son you raised. My son will always carry the Stimson name in your honor. Love & Peace
Sarah A. Phillips (Stimson)
Granddaughter
January 14, 2019
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