U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Alan Winn
1991
Alan H. Winn served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Special Agent Alan Winn was killed in a helicopter crash during an operations flight over Hilo, Hawaii. Special Agent Winn was piloting the Bolkow helicopter as part of a mission to locate marijuana grows when it suffered a mechanical failure. The helicopter crashed as he attempted an emergency landing at the Honokaa Airstrip. The helicopter experienced a hard landing, flipped on its side, and became engulfed in flames. Three other law enforcement officers who were in the helicopter were injured. Special Agent Winn was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the San Diego Police Department in California for two years before joining Drug Enforcement Administration.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration
Special Agent
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