New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 22, 1983
Add to My HeroesJames Rowley
Police Officer James Rowley and Police Officer Charles Trojahn were killed when their helicopter was involved in a mid-air collision over Brooklyn during a traffic patrol.
Officer Rowley and Officer Trojahn were traveling over Brooklyn when a seaplane struck the rear rotor of the helicopter, causing it to crash into the East River. Both officers and two of the four passengers on the seaplane were killed.
Officer Rowley had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 25696
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRIP thank you for your service. I had the privilege 15 years ago of meeting Rowley two brothers a Retired FDNY Small world My Aunt lived on Columbia street very sad day
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