Mission Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1974
Humberto Javier Avila
Patrolman Humberto Avila was killed when the helicopter he was flying crashed shortly after takeoff. It was later determined that the cause of the accident was due to the use of the wrong type of bolts.
Dispatcher Douglas Dodson of the Harlingen Police Department, who was acting as observer, was also killed. The helicopter was co-owned by several regional agencies.
Patrolman Avila was a U.S. Army veteran and was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsI was only 4 when you passed. I was too young to realize what a brave uncle I had. My mother cried and missed you. Now the both of you are with God. I will never forget and I tell my children what I know of you so you are never forgotten. Love you Uncle Beto.
Irene Rubio-Gutzmer
Niece
October 1, 2016
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