Police Officer James Rowley, New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer James Rowley

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, July 22, 1983

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James 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.

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Age 39
Tour 17 years
Badge 25696

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

aerial patrol, helicopter crash

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RIP 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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January 30, 2025