United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, October 4, 1973
Add to My HeroesJohn S. Blue
Senior Patrol Agent John Blue and Pilot Fritz Karl were killed in an airplane crash near Tacna, Arizona, shortly after takeoff.
The two agents were on a patrol in the area and had stopped at an airport near Tacna to make ground contact with other agents. Shortly after takeoff the landing gear of the plane struck a 52-foot high power line, causing it to flip over and crash onto I-8.
Agent Blue had served with the United States Border Patrol for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsSPA Blue,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 4, 2023
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