U.S. Army · United States 
Kevin Laine Brosch
1986
Kevin Laine Brosch served the U.S. Army for 6 years. Kevin served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Criminal Investigator Kevin Brosch, Trooper Charles Bassing of the Arkansas State Police, and Detective James Avant of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department were killed in a helicopter crash at 1 pm. The three officers were being trained by DEA agents as spotters for a marijuana eradication program. The aircraft was taking off from the Mt Ida Municipal Airport when it experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into the ground. The helicopter, which had just been refueled, burst into flames. All three officers were burned to death as a result. Investigator Brosch had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two young children, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1973 – 1979
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Criminal Investigator
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