Pilot Lester L. Haynie

Pilot Lester L. Haynie

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, June 14, 1985

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Lester L. Haynie

Pilot Lester Haynie was killed in an airplane crash in Imperial County, California, while on aerial patrol.

He had flown out of Yuma, Arizona, to conduct a patrol of the California border area when the plane struck a guy wire on top of a high-tension power line five miles east of Ogilby Road. The single-engine Piper Cub he was piloting crashed and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Pilot Haynie was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Location California

aerial patrol, plane crash

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Pilot Haynie,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Border Patrol Pilot but also when you served with the U.S. Army as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 14, 2025