Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch Tuesday, October 11, 1994
Add to My HeroesRobert Lee Bittick
Sergeant Robert Bittick and Deputy Commissioner Claude Everett Swackhammer, of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, were killed in an airplane accident in British Columbia, Canada, just north of Haines, Alaskaa.
Sergeant Bittick was piloting the plane back to Juneau when it crashed during a period of bad weather.
Sergeant Bittick had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, four adult children and their spouses, and 7 grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Overseas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRemember this accident vividly, we lived in Haines and it was a terrible loss for the state and the families…..Rest In Peace….
Mary Berg-Bears
February 25, 2025
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