Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch Friday, February 11, 2000
Add to My HeroesThomas Sumner Rettberg
Lieutenant Thomas Rettberg was killed when the OH-58 Bell helicopter he was piloting crashed during a routine maintenance flight.
The rotor blades seized up during the flight, causing the crash. The helicopter then landed on its side in a field. A mechanic onboard was also killed.
Lieutenant Rettberg was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Utah Highway Patrol for 25 years, and had been a pilot for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 25 years
- Badge 136
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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