Pima County AZ - Pilot LODD 01-31-11

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AVRA VALLEY, AZ (KOLD) - A pilot was killed and three passengers injured Monday when a sheriff's department helicopter crashed on a mountain northwest of Tucson.

Loren Leonberger, a civilian pilot for the Pima County Sheriff's Department was killed, department spokesman Jason Ogan said.

RIP Loren, thank you for your service!

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thoughts and prayers to the family, friends a,d co workers

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My condolences to the family friends, and co-workers. Thank you for all you did!

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RIP Loren. This is a great article about his life and rescues.

http://www.kgun9.com/Global/story.asp?S=13955552

It sounds like he was well respected and had over 40 years experience flying.