United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, June 13, 1992
Add to My HeroesLouis Deitrich Stahl
Pilot Louis Stahl was killed in a helicopter accident near Sunland Park, New Mexico while tracking a group of suspected illegal aliens.
The helicopter struck a set of powerlines that were approximately 300 feet above railroad trucks. As a result of striking the lines, the helicopter was knocked into the second set of powerlines and then fell to the ground.
The subjects that Pilot Stahl was tracking immediately went to a nearby business and alerted employees of the accident. The employees called 911 and then went to the scene and began to render aid until rescue units arrived. Pilot Stahl succumbed to injuries at the scene.
Pilot Stahl was a United States Vietnam War Army veteran and had served with the Border Patrol for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
He was buried in the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location New Mexico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsPilot Stahl,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not when you served with the Border Patrol but also when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 13, 2022
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