Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Add to My HeroesCharles Straining Rathell
Trooper First Class Charles Rathell and Trooper First Class Donald Parkerson were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed near the intersection of Muirkirk Road and Route 1.
They were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure.
Trooper Rathell had served with the Maryland State Police for almost six years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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