Aircraft Accident/Incident History
Date: 12 Mar 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 95
Unit: 54 MED DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (M-79)
causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: LNNF, CASRP, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report. )
Date: 02 Jul 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 360
Accident case number: 690702051
Unit: 54 MED DET
The station for this helicopter was Unknown S. Vietnam in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W2 SMITH LG
P W1 SHIMAHARA DD
Accident Summary:
While ldg in insecure area M/R blades struck very high stump icdt dam to M/R blades.
Date: 28 Sep 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 475
Accident case number: 690928051
Unit: 54 MED DET
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2439
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 STRANDE MR
P W1 BEHR JR
Accident Summary:
While flying low level syn-el & T/R contacted hedge rows acft made 180 deg turn & ldg at LZ icdt dam
Date: 09 Apr 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 978
Unit: 54 MED DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Friendly Fire. (ROCKET)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side causing Fragmentation Damage.
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: BDART, 01630, SIF (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )
Date: 15 Apr 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 978
Unit: 54 MED DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0050 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (5.6MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
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: BDART, 01890 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )
Date: 24 Apr 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 978
Accident case number: 700424021
Unit: 54 MED DET
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4800
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W2 SHIMANARA DD
P W1 PADGETT WR
Accident Summary:
While hovering over PZ M/R blades struck trees on side of hill causing icdt dmg
Date: 18 Oct 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,321
Accident case number: 701018011
Unit: 54 MED DET
The station for this helicopter was Cat Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 130573
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W2 HALE GL
P O2 LIEBMANN BE
CE E3 HALL WR
Passengers:
E4 RN GARNER, M, G;
Accident Summary:
On 18 OCT 70, Chu Lai Dust Off received an urgent request for one us with a high fever. The aircraft was sent to BT418035, RVN for the pick up. The LZ was on the side of a hill. The area was level with two trees about 50m apart and 100 feet tall. CW2 Hale approached from east to west and landed to two red light without incident. The pick up was completed and CW2 Hale departed the LZ. At about 50 feet and 10 knots of forward airspeed the aircraft started loosing power and RPM. CW2 Hale initiated a turn back to the LZ as it was the only area in which to land. The aircraft struck the ground and the M/R blades contacted some trees. The tailboom was severed from the aircraft. There was no injuries and no fire. The aircraft was secured by the ground unit. The crew and patient were picked up by Dust Off 54, and he completed the mission.
Aircraft Assignment History
Date | Unit | Area | Post | Country |
---|---|---|---|---|
69-01 | OS TO CONUS | ITR CONUS | AVCOMITR | |
69-02 | HHD 44 ENG GP | THAILAND | PACIFIC | |
69-03 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-04 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-05 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-06 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-07 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-08 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-09 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-10 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-11 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-12 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-01 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-02 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-03 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-04 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-05 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-06 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-07 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-08 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-09 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-10 | 54 MED DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-11 | 142 TC DS | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-12 | USA FLT OPN OFC | 5TH ARMY | ST LOUIS | AMC |
71-01 | NAT&GUARD | NAT GDZI | ||
71-02 | NAT&GUARD | NAT GDZI | ||
71-03 | 71 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-04 | 71 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-05 | 71 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-06 | 71 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-07 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-08 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-09 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-10 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-11 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-12 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-01 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-02 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-03 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-04 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-05 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-06 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-07 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-08 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-09 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-10 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-11 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-12 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-01 | 8 CAV F TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-02 | 59 ASHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-03 | AVSCOM PROJECT | LOAN | ST LOUIS | AVSCOM |
73-04 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-05 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-06 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-07 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-08 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-09 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-10 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-11 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
73-12 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-01 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-02 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-03 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-04 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-05 | NASA | LOAN | LANGLY RSH CTR | AVSCOM |
74-09 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
74-10 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
74-11 | 2ND BN 2ND ID | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
74-12 | 2ND BN 2ND ID | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-01 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-02 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-03 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-04 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-05 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-06 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-07 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-09 | 117TH AVN CO | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-10 | 45TH TC CO AM | KOREA | 8TH ARMY | |
75-11 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-12 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN STORAGE | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |