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Everett Porter Runnells [E-mail]
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William DeWitt Perkins, Jr. [E-mail]
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Hugh Campbell Galbraith [E-mail]
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Richard P. Lancaster, Jr. [E-mail]
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Aircraft Accident/Incident History
Date: 17 Mar 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 247
Unit: 61 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0500 feet and 080 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, GEAR BOX
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: UH1P3, 07709 ()
Date: 22 Jul 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 574
Unit: 61 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 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 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: UH1P3, 20401 ()
Date: 17 Oct 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,156
Unit: 116 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0700 feet and 080 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 29002 ()
Date: 04 Jan 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,464
Unit: 116 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
CHU LAI 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: BDART, SIF, 00559, JSIDR (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report.)
Aircraft Assignment History
Date | Unit | Area | Post | Country |
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67-05 | ARMY AVN DIV | 6TH ARMY | DUGWAY PG | TEVALCOM |
67-06 | USARV FLT DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
67-07 | USARV FLT DET | VIETNAM | RVN | |
67-08 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
67-09 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
67-10 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
67-11 | 355 AVN CO | 4TH ARMY | FORT SILL | 4TH ARMY |
67-12 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-01 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-02 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-03 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-04 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-05 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-06 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-07 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-08 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-09 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-10 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-11 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
68-12 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-01 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-02 | 61 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-03 | 79 TRANS CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-04 | ARADMAC | IN MAINT | NAVAL AIR STN | AVCOM |
69-05 | ARADMAC | IN MAINT | NAVAL AIR STN | AVCOM |
69-06 | ARADMAC | IN STORAGE | NAVAL AIR STN | AVCOM |
69-07 | ARADMAC | IN STORAGE | NAVAL AIR STN | AVCOM |
69-08 | ARADMAC | IN MAINT | NAVAL AIR STN | AVCOM |
69-09 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-10 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-11 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
69-12 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-01 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-02 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-03 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-04 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-05 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-06 | 116 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-07 | 20 TRANS CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
70-08 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
70-09 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
70-10 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
70-11 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
70-12 | BELL HCPTR | BAILMENT | FT WORTH | AVCOM |
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 | 71 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-08 | 71 ASLT HEL CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-09 | A 123RD AVN BN | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-10 | 608 TC DS | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-11 | 608 TC DS | VIETNAM | RVN | |
71-12 | 1 1 CAV D TRP | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-01 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-02 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-03 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-04 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-05 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-06 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-07 | 120 AHC | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-08 | 388 TC CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-09 | 388 TC CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-10 | 388 TC CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-11 | 388 TC CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
72-12 | C TRP 16TH ACV | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-01 | C TRP 16TH ACV | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-02 | 388 TC CO | VIETNAM | RVN | |
73-03 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-04 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-05 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-06 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-07 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-08 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-09 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-10 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-11 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
73-12 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-01 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-02 | MAAG | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-03 | WHITEHORSE | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-04 | WHITEHORSE | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-05 | WHITEHORSE | THAILAND | MAAG | |
74-09 | US ARMY DEPOT | 5TH ARMY | CORPUS CHRISTI | AMC |
74-10 | US ARMY DEPOT | IN MAINT | CORPUS CHRISTI | AVSCOM |
74-11 | US ARMY DEPOT | IN MAINT | CORPUS CHRISTI | AVSCOM |
74-12 | US ARMY DEPOT | IN MAINT | CORPUS CHRISTI | AVSCOM |
75-01 | US ARMY DEPOT | AWTG DISP | CORPUS CHRISTI | AVSCOM |
75-02 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN TRANSIT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-03 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-04 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-05 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-06 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-07 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN MAINT | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-08 | DIR OF SUPPLY | IN STORAGE | CORPUS CH AD | AVSCOM |
75-09 | SUPPLY DIV | 5TH ARMY | FORT KNOX | TRADOC |
75-10 | NAT GUARD | NAT GDZI | ||
75-11 | NAT GUARD | NAT GDZI | ||
75-12 | NAT GUARD | NAT GDZI |
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