U.S. Army · United States 
James Moen
2001
James A. Moen served the U.S. Army for 7 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper James Moen was killed in an aircraft accident while on law enforcement patrol near Lake Iliamna, Alaska.
Trooper Moen was piloting the single-engine Piper Cub float plane when it crashed for unknown reasons. Another trooper located the wreckage later that evening and hiked to the scene after landing about a half mile away. Trooper Moen's body was recovered the following day.
Trooper Moen had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for over 18 years, and had over 4,000 hours of flight time as both a military and civilian pilot.
Trooper Moen had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for over 18 years, and had over 4,000 hours of flight time as both a military and civilian pilot.
Trooper Moen was piloting the single-engine Piper Cub float plane when it crashed for unknown reasons. Another trooper located the wreckage later that evening and hiked to the scene after landing about a half mile away. Trooper Moen's body was recovered the following day.
Trooper Moen had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for over 18 years, and had over 4,000 hours of flight time as both a military and civilian pilot.
Trooper Moen had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for over 18 years, and had over 4,000 hours of flight time as both a military and civilian pilot.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1974 – 1981
Also Served
Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection
Trooper
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