RUSS, Phillip L.

MSP Aviation Command ~ Maryland

October 28,1972

TFC Thomas A. Noyle and TFC Phillip L. Russ were flying a med-evac mission. They were en route to the Dorchester General Hospital to retrieve a patient needing to be transported to Shock Trauma when their helicopter crashed. Indications were that the Bell-Jet Ranger aircraft encountered heavy fog and the pilot was attempting to land when the crash occurred. Tragically, TFC Noyle and TFC Russ were both fatally injured.

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Trooper First Class Thomas Asa Noyle was 28 years old and had served 5 years.

Trooper First Class Phillip Lee Russ was 25 years old and had served 3 years.