United States Border Patrol Special Operations Group BORTAC
Other aircraft incident n.e.c. — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | United States Border Patrol Special Operations Group BORTAC | Report ID | 2024076500 |
| Address | 8014 Airport Rd. | City, State ZIP | SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO 88008 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Other aircraft incident n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Helicopters, powered rotary wing aircraft |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.87000, -106.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 17, 2024, an agent was conducting airborne tactical insertion training when they landed faster than expected and sustained a fractured sacrum, a laceration to their right shin, a puncture wound to the top of their left foot, and multiple abrasions to the lower extremities.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2024, a worker at United States Border Patrol Special Operations Group BORTAC in SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as other aircraft incident n.e.c., with helicopters, powered rotary wing aircraft identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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