Franklin County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, May 14, 2004
Add to My HeroesTed Duke Horton
Deputy Sheriff Ted Horton was killed in a helicopter crash while he and another deputy conducted a narcotics search over a wooded area near Louisburg.
The helicopter, a Hughes 269A, experienced mechanical problems shortly after taking off from a field near the sheriff's office. As the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing in a clearing the main rotor struck pine trees on the edge of a clearing. The helicopter then fell 30-feet, landing on its left side. Deputy Horton, who was an observer during the flight, was killed. The pilot suffered non-fatal injuries.
Deputy Horton is survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 62 ReflectionsIt is hard to believe that you have been gone 15 years. I miss your smiles and laughter, even on the rainy days you always had a smile on your face. RIP my friend!
Ellen M.
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
May 14, 2019
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