New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1952
Add to My HeroesThomas V. Boylan
Inspector Thomas Boylan was killed when cargo from a crashing airplane struck his police vehicle in Jamaica, Queens.
At approximately 8:25 am, Inspector Boylan and a Patrolman were on patrol when without warning, a C-46 cargo plane the missed the runway at Idlewild Airport (now JFK International Airport), suddenly plunged into a row of houses on 169th Street and 88th Avenue, directly in front of them. Debris from the plane struck the patrol car killing Inspector Boylan. The patrolman survived the incident.
Inspector Boylan was the commanding officer of the 22nd Police Division in Queens.
In February 1954 a Police Athletic League youth center was named in Inspector Boylan's honor.
Inspector Boylan had served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 30 years
- Badge No number
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI was the Commanding Officer of the 103 pct 2002-2005. I walked by his photo on the memorial wall 1000 times and thought of him. I know he was a dedicated man to hold that position. He is truly never forgotten. Rob Napolitano
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Ret Insp Rob Napolitano
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April 7, 2025
