Trooper First Class Charles Straining Rathell
Maryland State Police
Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Cause: Aircraft accident

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Rathell and Trooper Donald Parkerson were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed in Beltsville. The crew were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure.

Trooper Rathell had been with the agency for almost six years.