Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Add to My HeroesCharles Straining Rathell
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.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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