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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 65-09859

Model: UH-1D
Date Purchased: May 1966
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Oct 1966 To Jun 1968
Flight Hours: Beginning 285 / Ending 2,365 -> Hours Flown: 2,080

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 01 Aug 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at UNK feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 1.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00446, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 13 Sep 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Miscellaneous mission for Administration
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 feet and UNK knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 89.96
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00591, FM232 ()

Date: 15 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 368
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0025 feet and 015 knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 15 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, LDG GEAR, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, ENGINE, FLT CONTROLS, COMM SYS
It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
The helicopter made an Emergency Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
BIEN HOA recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00711, DYNAL ()

Date: 02 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 621
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72002 ()

Date: 21 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 621
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Descent at 0150 feet and 085 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: COMM SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72110 ()

Date: 22 Feb 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 769
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Fuselage
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72251 ()

Date: 28 Mar 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 901
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0020 feet and 030 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (MINE)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72411 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
66-10A501ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-07OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVCOMITR
68-08ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-10ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
68-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-01ARADMACIN TRANSITNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-02HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-03HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-04HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-05HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-06HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-07OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
69-08OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
69-09OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
69-10OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
69-11OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
69-12OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON
70-01OFC NAV RESCHLOANU MICHIGANELECTRON