Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1972
Add to My HeroesThomas Asa Noyle
Trooper Thomas Noyle and Trooper Phillip Russ were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed while they en route to Dorchester General Hospital to conduct a medevac to the Maryland Trauma Center.
The aircraft encountered heavy fog and crashed near Bennett Point Road, three miles south of Queenstown when the pilot attempted to land.
Trooper Noyle had served with the Maryland State Police for almost six years.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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