Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, October 30, 1997
Add to My HeroesErin Marie Hehl
Trooper Erin Hehl was killed when the helicopter she was in crashed during a training exercise.
Trooper Hehl was flying with a civilian pilot at suburban Frankfort Airport in the department's helicopter known as AirOne. They were practicing touch-and-go landings when one of the skids of the A-Star Eurocopter got stuck in the mud, causing the helicopter to flip over. The civilian pilot was killed as well. Trooper Hehl had 70 hours of flight experience, but it is unknown who was at the controls at the time of the crash.
Trooper Hehl had served with the Illinois State Police for 11 years. Trooper Hehl is survived by her husband, son, and stepson.
She was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 54 Reflections27 years. I have missed you for 27 years. Erin, you will never be forgotten. I can always hear your laugh. All I need to do is remember our many shenanigans. Time makes nothing better, the pain is still the same. Rest in peace♡
Jane Tipsword M/Sgt #3295
Illinois State Police
October 30, 2024
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