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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 12 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 712
Accident case number: 670112061
Unit: 498 MED
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 TROTTER KE

Accident Summary:

The door assembly vertical fin separated from the aircraft in flight striking the tail rotor. The crew continued the flight and the damage was discovered on landing. They had experienced light turbulence

Date: 18 Jun 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,021
Unit: 498 MED
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 0100 feet and UNK 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 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, 72920 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 19 Dec 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,024
Unit: 173 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
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)
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 501.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00960, FM232 ()

Date: 16 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,138
Unit: 335 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0100 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The self sealing fuel tank developed a large leak.
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, 72094 ()

Date: 28 May 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,418
Accident case number: 690528311
Unit: 128 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phu Loi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 13737
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 DRAKE MH
P W1 BOURGOYNE RN
CE E4 LAYTON RK
G E4 HUFF JA

Accident Summary:

After starting the aircraft and making the preflight checks the AC received clearance from the crewchief and a thumbs up from the gunner. The aircraft commander picked the aircraft up to a hover, backed out of the revetment, and proceeded to hover to the active. While hovering forward, the crewchief noticed that he had a hot mike. While in the process of fixing his floor button he tried to communicate with the gunner. At this time he noticed that the gunner could neither receive or transmit. The AC was instructed to hold for further clearance for a 310 degree departure. The aircraft was being hovered between a 20 foot opening in the fence. A gust of wind caught the tail and swung it to the right. Before the AC could take corrective action the stinger and tail rotor came in contact with an 8 ft high steel fence pole 4 inches in diameter. Both blades struck the fence and pole. One blade came off and landed in the barbed wire. The unbalanced condition of the remaining blade caused the 90 gearbox to separate from the tailboom. As soon as the aircraft commander heard the tail hit the post he rolled off the throttle and executed a hovering autorotation. The aircraft was heading 045 degrees before the twil swung 30 to the right to impact the fence. After hitting the fence the aircraft rotated 240 to the right and ended up facing 260. The aircraft rocked on the skids, and the twisting action upon impact caused some damage to the bottom of the aircraft.

Date: 19 Sep 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,519
Accident case number: 690919221
Unit: 118 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Binh Hoa in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 75940
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 MILLER CE
P O2 PETULLO TP

Accident Summary:

The aircraft departed baria, coordinates us 407615, on a direct combat support mission. The mission was to carry two members of a macv inspector general team from baria to hotel 3 in saigon, coordinates xs 199953. Take-off from baria was at 1620 hours on 19 september 1969. Enroute saigon, the engine tachometer failed for the second time during the day. No noticeable loss of power occurred. At this time, the aircraft was on a heading of 315 degrees approaching the keyhole formed by the song saigon river east of saigon. As it neared the keyhole, the aircraft commander called his company's operations and told them to have their maintenance aircraft meet him at hotel 3. Upon completion of his radio call, both the aircraft commander and the pilot noticed a small loss of rotor rpm down to between 315 and 320 rpm. Since leaving baria, the aircraft commander had also monitored an eight degree rise in transmission oil temperature, but it was still within safe operating limits. The aircraft commander felt a vibration and heard what sounded like metal grinding. When this happened, he took control of the aircraft from the pilot, called his operations, and told them he was landing at the water plant to his north. He turned right to a heading of 025 degrees, and paralleled highway 316 approaching the water plant. As he made this turn, he lowered the collective pitch slightly and the rotor rpm increased momentarily, then dropped to 300 rpm. The aircraft commander then turned left to a heading of 300 degrees and decided to put the aircraft on the ground immediately. He began his approach into an area of rice paddies from an indicated altitude of 400 feet. As he continued his approach, he and the pilot monitored a steady decay of rotor rpm. The approach appeared normal until an altitude of 75 feet. At this height, the pilot monitored a rotor rpm reading of approximately 200 rpm and the aircraft fell through to a rice paddy resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 23 Sep 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0C878 Fatality Accident
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Self propelled weapon.
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . . Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 300.00
costing 300
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01368, UH1P1, 01517, JSIDR, CRAFX (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )

Crew Members:
P W1 DAUM JP
CP W1 TISDALE BD
CE E3 WALLING EB
G E3 STAFFORD R

Date: 25 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,446
Accident case number: 670125071
Unit: 71 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 350
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O4 HELMICK GO
P W1 WHITEIS CP
CE E3 MORRISON JR
G E3 MCDANIEL D

Accident Summary:

Tail rotor failure at 3200 feet. Autorotated to touchdown on small stump

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 23 May 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0025 feet and 010 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 6329.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00223, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 14 Jul 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0020 feet and 030 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 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 Chin Bubble
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 471.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00391, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 17 Jul 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 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, ARMAMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 546.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00399, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 25 Sep 1966
Description:
Accident case number: G518
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC PRICE WH

Accident Summary:

Acft hit by enemy fire on to from LZ CC reported acft on fire. Landed extinguished fire. Bullet holes in fuel cell, eng compt, TR and TR gear box torn off.

Date: 26 Sep 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0600 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, ENGINE, GEAR BOX, TAIL ROTOR
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.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00648, CRAFX (Crash Facts Message.)

Date: 20 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,212
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 Take-Off at 0300 feet and UNK 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 14.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00882, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 15 Jun 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,728
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0100 feet and UNK 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = YES . .
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, 72897 ()

Date: 05 Jul 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,728
Incident number: 670705081ACD Accident case number: 670705081 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 3 . . Injured = 13 . . Passengers = 13
costing 413954
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
P WO1 MCDANIEL ROBERT THOMAS KIA
P W1 ROBINSON DL
CE E3 FALK RT
G E3 POWELL RL

Passengers:
E4 JA NEWTON, PAX, D; PFC ISBELL JAMES RUSSELL, AR, PX, KIA; E4 PA RYDER, PAX, D; PFC MATTHEWS JAMES ERICH, AR, PX, KIA; E4 WE ARNOLD, PAX, D; E3 NH WILLIAMS, PAX, D; E5 KC JANDI, OGY, D; E5 CM BOWER, OGY, D; E3 C RUIT, OGY, D; E5 J FRAZIER, OGY, D; E5 J UNDERHILL, OGY, D; E5 L BEAM, OGY, D; E3 TL FRYE, OGY, D;


Accident Summary:

After departing a pinnacle pick up zone, the aircraft lost RPM and lift crashing into an artillery position at the bottom of the hill. Exploding ammunition and fire destroyed the aircraft. Density altitude was a contributing factor.

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 09 Oct 1965
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0350 feet and 065 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 01387, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 14 Mar 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 1000 feet and 065 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR 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: UH1P1, 00061, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 04 Feb 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,771
Unit: 128 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was at Hover at 0050 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 14 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: HYDRAULIC SYS, TRANSMISSION, FUEL SYS, ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, FLT CONTROLS, PERSONNEL, EL
Casualties = YES . .
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, 72165 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 22 Sep 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0C875A Substantial Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 12
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 WALKER AR
P O1 ROUSH MD
CE E5 SZOKE Z
G E3 HANSHAW DL

Date: 21 May 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0400 feet and UNK 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)
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 262.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00213, FM48 ()

Date: 23 Jun 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0050 feet and 060 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)
Systems damaged were: OIL SYS, LDG GEAR, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
for 16.73
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00309, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 13 Jul 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 0075 feet and 090 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)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 225.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00382, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

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 0050 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 7008.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00443, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 10 Jun 1965
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0500 feet and 060 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)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 01148, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 03 Jan 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0D510 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 650
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 OCONNELL W
P O3 TILTON WA
CE E3 STANLEY RL
G E3 BRANCH ER

Date: 18 Mar 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0050 feet and 050 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 00068, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 20 May 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0100 feet and UNK 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 131.25
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00197, FM48 ()

Date: 22 Sep 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0200 feet and 060 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 Skid
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, LDG GEAR, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 52.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00635, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 21 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,509
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Liaison
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2000 feet and UNK 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 Top
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 48.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00888, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )

Date: 06 Feb 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,726
Incident number: 670206121ACD Accident case number: 670206121 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 6 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 6
costing 228554
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
AC WO1 ROBBINS WILLIAM JAY KIA
P O5 WATERBURY RA
CE E4 UPDEGROV JT
G PFC NOWACK THOMAS MICHAEL KIA

Passengers:
E6 CH MICHAUD, PAX, D; SGT ARMSTRONG EVERETT, AR, PX, KIA; PFC JOHNSON FRED ARTHUR, AR, PX, KIA; PFC SIMPSON CHESTER PAUL, AR, PX, KIA; SP4 CARRILLO GEORGE J JR, AR, PX, KIA; E3 RF MORELAND, PAX, D;


Accident Summary:

The lower left longeron failed at the battery shelf, at approximately station 243.8 while on short final. The tail section separated from the fuselage. The main fuselage continued on spinning and throwing men from the aircraft. The main rotor blade cut through the cockpit. The aircraft struck the ground and rolled several times. Analysis revealed the structural failure due to wear caused by the battery shelf

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 10 Jun 1965
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0700 feet and 060 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 01145, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 11 Aug 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0800 feet and 075 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 6935.76
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00472, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 18 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 1500 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 86.35
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00493, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 27 Aug 1965
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0002 feet and 020 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 01316, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 18 Oct 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D020 Forced Landing without damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O3 YOUNG RA

Date: 05 Nov 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D189 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 14320
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC CW BIRNBACH R
P O4 MANGRAM AW
CE E3 GARDEA T
G E6 DEAN T

Date: 03 Dec 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D329 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 8214
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O3 GORDON JE
CP O3 SABRE RE
CE E4 CEINKUS J
G E4 FOSTER WJ

Passengers:
O3 KL JONES, PAX, 1;

Date: 20 May 1966
Description:
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 Take-Off at 0800 feet and UNK 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE, COMM SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 770.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00196, FM48 ()

Date: 20 May 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 0200 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 300.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00204, FM48 ()

Date: 27 May 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,921
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.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0100 feet and UNK 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS
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, 72800 ()

Date: 10 Jun 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,959
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.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0050 feet and 040 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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, COMM SYS, 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, 72862 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 24 Feb 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0E149 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 SILVA CE

Date: 24 Feb 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0E149 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 SILVA CE

Date: 08 May 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0E686 Forced Landing without damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 SILVA CE

Date: 12 Jul 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 200.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00379, FM48, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 08 Aug 1966
Description:
Accident case number: F944
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 45281
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC SILVA CE
P DOLL LW

Accident Summary:

5 min after to vib noted vib became severe before acft could be landed TR came off as hovering auto completed. Failure of tr pitch control links gear box left acft sus fail TR head assy

Date: 24 Feb 1969
Description:
Incident number: 69022444.KIA
Unit: 176 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BT300151
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

Crew Members:
AC WO1 MCALLISTER ANGUS W JR KIA
P WO1 BUTLER MERLE FLOYD II KIA
CE SP5 FORD RICHARD WAYNE KIA
G SP4 BAILEY JON KIA

Aircraft Assignment History