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 HeroesFriedrich "Fritz" Karl
Pilot Fritz Karl and Senior Patrol Agent John Blue 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.
Pilot Karl was a United States Marine Corps WWII dive bomb pilot veteran and had served with the Border Patrol for 28 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, and a siater.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsThis was my uncle Fritz. He was my father's brother. I recall meeting him only once since he didn't return to Minneapolis much at all. Wish I could have know more about his life and family.
Marta Schnapp McClay
Niece
February 27, 2024
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