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Aircraft 66-16817   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 24 Apr 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,514
Accident case number: 690424101
Unit: A/229 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Tay Ninh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3700
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 STAUB HK

Accident Summary:

Acft taking off from PZ when M/R blades struck tree icdt dam

Date: 07 Sep 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,904
Accident case number: 700907141
Unit: A/4 AVN 4 INF
The station for this helicopter was Pleiku in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 298
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O5 SHELBY JL
CP O2 JIMENEZ M
CE E3 PERSON JW
G E6 GROSSWHITE WR

Accident Summary:

Tail rotor struck a stump in LZ.

Date: 03 Jan 1971
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,951
Accident case number: 710103061
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 108954
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 WASSON TP
P W1 BEDFORD DJ
CE E4 HARTLEY CE

Accident Summary:

On 3 January 1971 about 1500 hours the pilot of aircraft 66-16817 took off from LZ West with a load of resupply for the Y63 element who were located at at 848263. The aircraft commander, Rattler 15, conteacted the Y63 elelment and called inbound and asked for smoke. Y63 element popped smoke and the aircraft commander confirmed it. The pilot flying made a high overhead into the LZ and made a good approach terminating at a hover. The LZ was a pinnacle type with elephant grass and was on a slope. Because of the wind direction and shape of the LZ the aircraft was headed into the slope upon termination. After the crew cleared the aircraft down and the toes of the skids touched down, the pilot lowered the collective rapidly causing the aircraft to rock back. The tail stinger hit the ground and bounced the aircraft up into a nose low altitude. The pilot tried to regain control of the aircraft and caused it to yaw to the right by pulling in power and not correcting for torque with pedals. The aircraft commander assumed that he had a tail rotor failure and initiated a hovering autorotation by rolling off the throttle while the aircraft was in a nose low altitude and was yawing to the right. The aircraft struck the ground causing damage to the nose and skids. The aircraft commander then shut down and he and the crew checked the entire aircraft for damage other than that to the nose and skids. After full inspection of the aircraft the aircraft commander decided that the aircraft was airworthy for a one time flight to Chu Lai. While enroute the aircraft commander decided to shut down at Hawk Hill where he called for maintenance. Maintenance looked the aircraft over, and a technical inspector decided it was airworthy and maintenance flew it back to Chu Lai. There were no injuries to the crew members and they all were wearing nomex suits in addition to other required protective gear.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-09COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
67-10COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
67-11COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
67-12COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-05355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-09COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-10COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-11COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-12COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-01COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-02COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-03COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-04COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-05COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-06COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-07COC 229ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
69-0820 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
69-09INTRANSITIN TRANSITAVCOMCTR
69-10ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-02ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-03ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-05BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-06BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-07BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-08A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-09A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-10A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-11AVN SEC EBD6TH ARMYFORT ORDCBTDVCOM
70-1271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
71-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-02AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-03AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-04AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-05RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-06RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-07BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-08BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-09BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-10BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-11BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-12BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
72-01USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-02USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-03USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-04USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-05USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-06USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-07USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-08USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-09USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-10USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-11USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-12USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-01USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-02USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-03USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-04USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-05USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-06USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-07USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-08USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-09USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-10USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-11USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-12USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-01USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-02SUPPLY DIV1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOC
74-03SUPPLY DIV1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOC
74-04USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-05USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-09USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-10USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-11USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-12USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-01USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-02USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-03USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-04USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-05USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-06USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-07USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-09USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-10USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-11DIR OF SUPPLYIN MAINTCORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-12DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM

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Aircraft 66-16663   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 28 Sep 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 16
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
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0100 feet and UNK 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: ELECTRICAL SYS
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, 73782 ()

Date: 26 Nov 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 101
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
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0050 feet and 090 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The self sealing fuel tank developed a large leak.
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, 74149 ()

Date: 19 Aug 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,354
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BT033209
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 02 INJ . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNNF, CASRP, CRAFX (Operations Report. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-07DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-08DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-0954 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
67-1054 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
67-1154 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
67-1254 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-0154 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-02498 MED CO AMVIETNAMRVN
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-0554 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-0654 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-0754 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-0854 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-0954 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-1054 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-1154 MED DETVIETNAMRVN
68-12335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
69-01335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
69-02335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN

March 19, 2024 - ,

Aircraft 66-16491   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 02 Jan 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 851
Accident case number: 690102071
Unit: A/4 AVN 4 INF
The station for this helicopter was An Khe in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2722
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O2 WILCOX JF
CP W1 FINCH WD

Accident Summary:

Pilot went into a practice autorotation & engine failed to respond after two attempted power recoveries and then quit. Engine failure, cause not reptorted.

Date: 15 Feb 1972
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,922
Accident case number: 720215121
Unit: A/7/17 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Phan Rang Bay in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 2000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 DICKERSON C
CP O2 LITTLEPAGE SD

Passengers:
UNK, GG, G;


Accident Summary:

Aircraft made approach into LZ with 4 passengers on board. The LZ was sod with elephant grass. Pilot cleared by crew chief and gunner. Aircraft touched down and the bubble landed on a small stump. Right chin bubble was destroyed. Aircraft was flown back to home base for repairs.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-06ARMY AVN DET1ST ARMYUS NAV AIR STATELECTCOM
67-07ARMY AVN DET1ST ARMYUS NAV AIR STATELECTCOM
67-08ARMY AVN DET1ST ARMYUS NAV AIR STATELECTCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-05355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-09HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-10HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-11A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
68-12A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-01A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-02A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-03A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-04A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-05A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-06A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-07A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-08A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-09A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-10A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-11A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
69-12A CO 4 AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
70-01A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-02A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-03A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-04A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-05A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-06A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-07A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-08A 4 AVN BN 4INFVIETNAMRVN
70-0979 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-1079 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-1179 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-1279 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
71-0171 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0271 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0371 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0471 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0571 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0671 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0771 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-0871 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-09A 123RD AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
71-10608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-11608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-121 1 CAV D TRPVIETNAMRVN
72-017 17 CAV A TRPVIETNAMRVN
72-027 17 CAV A TRPVIETNAMRVN
72-03OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-04OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-05OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-06OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-07ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-08NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-09NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM

March 19, 2024 - ,

Aircraft 66-16453   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 19 Oct 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 150
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any 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, 73924 ()

Date: 22 Sep 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,366
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Troop Insertation
While in Operations Area this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0015 feet and 020 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, COMM SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, 00075 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report.)

Date: 07 Sep 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,856
Accident case number: 700907061
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 7000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 OLSON RW

Accident Summary:

Aircraft was at a 50 ft. hover above confined lz dropping off cargo when both main rotor blades made contact with a tree limb. AC flew acft back to home station without further damage.

Date: 21 Sep 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,856
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
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 5 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (M-79)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any 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, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-05DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-06DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-07HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
67-08HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
67-09HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
67-10HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
67-11HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
67-12HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-01HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-02HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-05355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-09HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-10HQSPTCO 15MEDBNVIETNAMRVN
68-11610 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
68-12610 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-0171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0371 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0471 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0571 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0671 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0771 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0871 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0971 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1071 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
71-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-02142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-03AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-04AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-05RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-06RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-07NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-08NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-09NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-10NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-11NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-12NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
72-01498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-02498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-03498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-04498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-05498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-06498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-07498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT BENNING3RD ARMY
72-084/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
72-094/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
72-104/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
72-114/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
72-124/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-014/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-024/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-034/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-044/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-054/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-064/498TH MED CO3RD ARMYFORT JACKSON3RD ARMY
73-07498TH MED DET1ST ARMYFORT JACKSONFORSCOM
73-08498TH MED DET1ST ARMYFORT JACKSONFORSCOM
73-09498TH MED DET1ST ARMYFORT JACKSONFORSCOM
73-10498TH MED DET1ST ARMYFORT JACKSONFORSCOM
73-11498TH MED DET1ST ARMYFORT JACKSONFORSCOM
73-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
74-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
74-02ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
74-03SUPPLY DIV5TH ARMYFORT KNOXTRADOC
74-04ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
74-05INST MAINT FLT1ST ARMYFT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-09101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-10101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-11101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-12101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-01101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-02101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-03101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-04101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-05101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-06101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-07101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-09101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-10101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-11101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-12101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM

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Aircraft 66-16353   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 11 Feb 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,560
Accident case number: 690211211
Unit: 196 ASHC
The station for this helicopter was Da Nang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1054
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 SINCLAIR BW

Accident Summary:

While sitting in revetment with force trim on at 6600 rpm & flat pitch plt removed ft from pedals to adjust seat nose of acft swung to left causing sink elevator to hit revetment

Date: 02 Aug 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,163
Accident case number: 690802011
Unit: 192 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Ban Me Thuot in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6036
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 SHUMATE WG

Accident Summary:

ACFT M/R BLADES STRUCK TREE WHILE HOVERING IN LZ ICDT DMG

Date: 10 Jun 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,209
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0300 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: AT854193
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG, 7.62MM, 12.)
causing an Explosion.
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 INJ . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNNF, CASRP, FM385, CRAFX, JSIDR (Operations Report. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-05ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-06USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-07USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-12192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-01192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-02192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-03192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-04192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-05192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-06192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-07192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-08192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-09192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-10192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-11192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-12192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-01192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-02192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-03192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-04192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-05192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-06192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-07192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-08192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-10ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-0279 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-0379 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-0479 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-0571 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN

March 19, 2024 - ,

Aircraft 66-16332   [E-mail]

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Call sign:

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 22 Sep 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,641
Incident number: 69092244.KIA
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Troop Insertation
While in Operations Area this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BT033228
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 02 KIA, 02 WIA . .
Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Destroyed by friendly forces
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, 00110 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
AC WO1 ALEXANDER BARRY KENNETH KIA
G SP5 WILLIAMS JOHNNIE LEE JR KIA
This record was last updated on 11/29/98

Date: 12 May 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,035
Accident case number: 700512081
Unit: 116 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 490
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 YARBROUGH LH

Accident Summary:

On short final to one-ship LZ with trps supplies & full load of fuel plt noticed area was unsuitable for ldg & began a left pedal turn lost lift & began sinking he pulled in power to stop dexcent & at 40 lbs of torque rpm bled off he reduced pitch to regain rpm & tried to cushion acft onto gnd acft struck gnd with zero airspd bending both skids.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-04GEN SUPPLY DIV4THARMYRED RIVER ADAVCOM
67-05ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-06USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-07USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN

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Aircraft 66-16312   [E-mail]

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Call sign:

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 15 Jun 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,291
Accident case number: 690615101
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 32665
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 BURNS JV
P W1 LANG NE
CE E4 PIEPER CE
G E3 MILLER SG

Accident Summary:

Aircraft refueled at LZ Ross. Fuel gauge read 1100 pounds. Aircraft commander and pilot remember running seven sorties which took an hour and fifteen minutes. One last sortie was run from LZ Center to LZ East. Upon touching down at LZ East the aircraft commander read the fuel gauge and said it was indicating about 350 pounds. The pilot read the fuel gauge and read 220 pounds. The pilot pushed the fuel gauge test switch. The fuel gauge dropped to zero then came back to 220 pounds. The aircraft commander made the takeoff from LZ East and proceeded to fly direct to LZ Ross. Climbout was to 2000 feet indicated and 90 knots indicated. When approaching the ridge line between LZ East and LZ Ross, the aircraft commander pulled in power and climbed to 3000 feet indicated. Still indicating 90 knots. About one mile out of LZ Ross the fuel pressure gauge began to fluctuate and dropped to zero. The engine was still running, so long final approach was continued to LZ Ross at 120 knots. About 300 meters and 200 feet from the point of intended landing, the aircraft commander stated the engine quit. The aircraft commander bottomed the collective, rolling off throttle simultaneously. Both rotor and engine tachometer were observed to go past 6000 RPM. The aircraft commander did not see the needles split. At this point the aircraft commander nosed the aircraft over in an attempt to extend his glide, making constant flaring movements in an attempt to build RPM. After the RPM had dropped to 5500 engine and 235 rotor the aircraft commander became more concerned with his landing. The pilot saw the engine and rotor RPM go down to about 4300 RPM. A flare was made to lift the aircraft over an embankment, the air craft commander pulled up on the collective in an attempt to cushion the landing. Airspeed was about 60 knots at touchdown. Aircraft landed hard, touching the tail stinger first and then the rear portion of the skids. The pilot thought the aircraft was going to flip over forward at one point and both the aircraft commander and the pilot pulled back on the cyclic. The tail came down hard and the main rotor blade struck the tail boom just in front of the 42 degree gear box severing the tail section. The aircraft travelled approximately 153 feet before coming to rest. The aircraft remained in an upright position.

Date: 01 Dec 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,844
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Troop Insertation
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0002 feet and 015 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 6 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any 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, 00238 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report.)

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-04GEN SUPPLY DIV4THARMYRED RIVER ADAVCOM
67-05ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-06USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-07USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-0171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0371 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0471 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0571 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0671 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0771 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0871 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0971 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1071 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
71-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-02AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-03AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-04AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-05RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-06RED RIVER AD4TH ARMYRED RIVER ADAMC
71-07NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-08NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-09NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-10NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-11NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
71-12NAVAL RESEARCHLOANU MICHIGANECOM
72-01USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-02USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-03USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-04USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-05USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-06USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-07USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-08USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-09USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-10USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-11USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
72-12USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-01USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-02USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-03USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-04USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-05USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-06USAAVNSAVN SCHOOLFORT RUCKERCONARCAS
73-07USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-08USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-09USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-10USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-11USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
73-12USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-01USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-02USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-03USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-04USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-05USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-09USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-10USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-11USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
74-12USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-01USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-02USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-03USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-04USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-05USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-06USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-07USAAVNS1ST ARMYFORT RUCKERTRADOCAS
75-09NASALOANLANGLY RSH CTRAVSCOM
75-10NASALOANLANGLY RSH CTRAVSCOM
75-11NASALOANLANGLY RSH CTRAVSCOM
75-12NASALOANLANGLY RSH CTRAVSCOM

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Aircraft 66-16303   [E-mail]

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 19 Aug 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,564
Incident number: 69081999.KIA
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: AT997228
Casualties = 08 DOI . .
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA, Goldfile, KIA, Rise & Fall p:290 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
AC WO1 SILVERSTEIN GERALD LEON KIA
P WO1 PLUMMER JOHN DAVID KIA
CE PFC LAVIGNE STEWART JAMES KIA
G PFC MARTINO STEPHEN LEE KIA

Passengers:
LTC HOWARD ELI PAGE JR, AR, PX, KIA; SP4 DORIA RICHARD ALBERT, AR, PX, KIA; CSM ROWELL FRANKLIN DELANO, AR, PX, KIA; ** Associated Press, NOT, A


Note:
Unofficial sources indicate that this was the C&C helicopter from the 71st AHC that was carrying LTC Howard, the CO of 4th Battalion, 31st Inf, 196th Inf Bde, with two other soldiers and an Associated Press correspondent. The histories report that the helicopter was hit by heavy machine-gun fire, exploded in midair, and crashed

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

Date: 19 Aug 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,564
Incident number: 69081999.KIA
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: AT997228
Casualties = 08 DOI . .
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA, Goldfile, KIA, Rise & Fall p:290 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
AC WO1 SILVERSTEIN GERALD LEON KIA
P WO1 PLUMMER JOHN DAVID KIA
CE PFC LAVIGNE STEWART JAMES KIA
G PFC MARTINO STEPHEN LEE KIA

Passengers:
LTC HOWARD ELI PAGE JR, AR, PX, KIA; SP4 DORIA RICHARD ALBERT, AR, PX, KIA; CSM ROWELL FRANKLIN DELANO, AR, PX, KIA; ** Associated Press, NOT, A


Short Summary: 4/31st Inf, 196 BDE C&C hit by heavy AW fire, exploded in mid-air, crashed, all 8 on board died including AP coorespondent.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-04GEN SUPPLY DIV4THARMYRED RIVER ADAVCOM
67-05ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-06USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-07USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN

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Aircraft 66-16260   [E-mail]

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Call sign:

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 03 Apr 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,212
Accident case number: 690403061
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 430
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 PECK WE

Accident Summary:

Landed on tree stump in unprepared LZ with incidental damage to fuel cell.

Date: 15 Nov 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,886
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BT179466
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )

Note:
Although this helicopter was written off because of this incident, it was later rebuilt and returned to service

Date: 03 Sep 1970
Description:
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT532021
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-04GEN SUPPLY DIV4THARMYRED RIVER ADAVCOM
67-05ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-06USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-07USARV FLT DETVIETNAMRVN
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN

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Aircraft 66-16210   [E-mail]

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Call sign:

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 04 Jul 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 29
Accident case number: 670704011
Unit: 388 TC CO
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 0
costing 49201
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 SCARBROUGH CA
CP W1 JETER LJ
CE E4 POYNER WJ
G E3 CAVANAUGH RF

Accident Summary:

The aircraft picked up to a hover and started take off. The aircraft fell and rolled right, striking the ground.

Date: 03 Jun 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 518
Accident case number: 690603081
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4303
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 ALEXANDER BK

Accident Summary:

ACFT WAS STARTING WHEN GUST OF WIND 15-20 KNOTS CAUGHT M/R BLADE CAUSING IT TO FLEX DOWN & CUT T/R SHAFT ICDT DAM

Date: 10 Jun 1969
Description:
Accident case number: 690610081
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 1
costing 3300
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 SCHULTZ JB
P CAPT WEBB
CE SP5 MAY, J
G SP4 BROOKS, S

Passengers:
UNK NO NAME, UNK, D;


Accident Summary:

Acft sitting on gnd unloading cargo when an infantryman walked into T/R icdt dam

Date: 17 Oct 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 925
Accident case number: 691017241
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 27696
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 WATERBURY JA
P O2 ROMERO WD
CE E4 KOTECKI G

Accident Summary:

Aircraft completed mission for the day after flying almost 8 hours. The aircraft commander refueled the aircraft at the POL dispensing point located near the 71st AHC flight line. Upon completeion of the refueling operation, WO Waterbury hovered the aircraft along the taxiway and landed in an open area to facilitate unloading the equipment on the aircraft. During the unloading, PFC Sylvester noticed fuel coming from the underside of the aircraft and relayed the information to WO Waterbury. WO Waterbury notified maintenance personnel by radio and was advised to move the aircraft to the maintenance revetment at the extreme end of the flight line. WO Waterbury landed at the revetment where he was asked by the platoon sergeant, after exiting the aircraft, to move the aircraft to the defueling point. SGT Boyer acted as ground guide and signaled the aircraft to hover to the right, away from the obstacles. After the aircraft gained what was considered sufficient clearance, SGT Boyer signaled the aircraft commander to accomplish a 90 deg turn to the right. WO Waterbury initiated the turn after receiving clearance from the crew engineer, SP4 Kotecki. During the turn, the aircraft tail rotor struck a conex containers causing the tail rotor and 90 deg gear box to separate from the tail boom pylon. WO Waterbury executed a hovering autorotation. The aircraft landed hard after a 90 deg turn to the right following the contact with the conex container. There were no injuries.

Date: 23 Jun 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,731
Accident case number: 700623151
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 19350
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 PRATT TV
P W1 IRBY WL

Accident Summary:

Acft ldg in fld LZ remaining light on skids. A/C pulled power and rotor wash caused a dead tree to fall into end M/R blades.

Date: 07 Jul 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,868
Accident case number: 700707171
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 295
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 OLSON RW
P W2 WETHEFORD JL
CE E4 SNIDER GL
G E4 NUNEZ JP

Accident Summary:

On short final a box of debris flew up into tail rotor with a sharp object hitting leading edge of tail rotor causing incident damage. Aircraft flown to Chu Lai.

Date: 09 Jan 1971
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,357
Accident case number: 710109041
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 625
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 ALBRICK EJ

Accident Summary:

On short final to lz at 2750 feet and 25 knots, descent of aircraft became sharp due to down draft. The A/C pulled in 45 lbs of torque and tried to cushion the ship in. The aircraft impacted and bounded three times in the LZ termination up-right. Resulting in damage to the skids and cross tubes.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-03DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-04DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-05DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-06240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-07388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
67-08ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
67-09ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
67-10ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
67-11ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
67-12ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
68-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-05355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-09HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-10HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-11572ND MI DETVIETNAMRVN
68-12HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-0171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0371 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0471 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0571 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0671 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0771 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0871 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0971 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1071 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
71-0171 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0271 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0371 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0471 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0571 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0671 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0771 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-0871 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-09A 123RD AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
71-10608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-11608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-121 1 CAV D TRPVIETNAMRVN
72-01NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-02NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-03NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-04NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-05NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-06NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-07NAVAL AIR CTRLOANPATUXENTAVSCOM
72-08101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
72-09101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
72-10101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
72-11101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
72-12101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-01101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-02101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-03101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-04101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-05101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-06101ST ABN3RD ARMYFORT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
73-07101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
73-08101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
73-09101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
73-10101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
73-11101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
73-12101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-01101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-02101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-03101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-04101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-05101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-09101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-10101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-11101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
74-12101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-01101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-02101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-03101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-04101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-05101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-06101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-07101ST ABN DIV1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-09INST MAINT FLT1ST ARMYFORT CAMPBELLFORSCOM
75-10DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-11DIR OF SUPPLYIN MAINTCORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-12DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM

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