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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 05 Dec 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D336 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 8
costing 240
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 KLEIBER DG
P O4 HONEYCUTT
CE E5 MCGINNIS J
G E5 ROBERTSON

Passengers:
X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1; X2 UNK, PAX, 1;

Date: 14 Jan 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 0700 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)
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, 00020, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )

Date: 12 Apr 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off 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 Left Side
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, 00097, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 23 Jun 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 085 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 11590.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00310, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 18 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 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 1.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00407, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 01 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,303
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00707, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 27 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,303
Unit: 71 AHC
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 2000 feet and 085 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Chin Bubble
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, 00772, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 04 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,317
Incident number: 66110404.KIA
Unit: 71 AHC
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 Landing at 0075 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, COMM SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 KIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 517.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00814, FM232, CASRP, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report.)

Crew Members:
CE SP4 MOSES LESLIE DON KIA
This record was last updated on 05/25/98

Date: 06 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,317
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 Landing at 0040 feet and 040 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 Cockpit causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, ENGINE, OIL SYS, PERSONNEL
The self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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.
for 49119.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00832, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 22 Feb 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,639
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: INSTRUMENTS
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, 72248 ()

Date: 02 May 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,829
Incident number: 670502161ACD Accident case number: 670502161 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 9 . . 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 O3 MILETT MR
P W1 ANTON FG
CE E3 GALE RC
G 1LT ROBBINS RUSSELL LINDSEY KIA

Passengers:
E4 D WALKER, PAX, D; ** R SCHMIDT, PAX, D; E4 DL SMITH, PAX, D; E3 D BARNES, PAX, D; E3 VP ANDERSON, PAX, D; ** JC PORTER, PAX, D;


Accident Summary:

While on a combat assault mission, the aircraft experienced an engine failure at approximately 35 feet of altitude during the landing approach and made a hard landing. The terrain was not suitable for landing.

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 27 Aug 1966
Description:
Accident case number: G394
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 3
costing 12000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC GREEN W
P HELMICK GO

Accident Summary:

Acft loaded in PZ surrounded by trees. Acft would not hover. Load reduced. Acft picked up to hover. Translation not reached. T/O aborted. Main rtr blade hit 2 in tree

Date: 01 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,321
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and 030 knots.
Not Reported
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: TRANSMISSION
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, 00705, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 28 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,321
Accident case number: G941
Unit: 71 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6469
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC HAND DW
P BARTON CD

Accident Summary:

Acft came to hover over tall grass. Experienced loss of rpm. Directional control lost. Pilot set acft down without damage. T/R separated as result of failure of 90 deg gear box attach fitting materiel fail or overstress from impact

Date: 03 Dec 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,498
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 at Hover at 0005 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 6.25
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00908, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 02 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,597
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 0050 feet and UNK 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, INSTRUMENTS, 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, 72005 ()

Date: 14 May 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,964
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 085 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the 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: LNOF, 72680, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 26 May 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,964
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the 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, 72795 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 14 Feb 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0D812 Substantial Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 7
costing 10005
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 BROWNING R
P W1 DUNN IC
CE E3 SMITH VL
G E4 JONES S

Passengers:
O3 MR ROBBINS, PAX, 1; O3 RASMUSSEN, PAX, 1; O2 R WOOD, PAX, 1; X1 UNK, PAX, 1; X1 UNK, PAX, 1; X1 UNK, PAX, 1; O4 RB EVANS, PAX, 1;

Date: 09 Oct 1965
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0050 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: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
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: UH1P1, 01386, CASRP, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report.)

Date: 21 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 1000 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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 1.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00214, FM48 ()

Date: 31 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 0100 feet and 095 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 Chin Bubble
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 7062.01
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00260, 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 0025 feet and 095 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 Chin Bubble
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 658.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00381, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 18 Jul 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0300 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: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 3.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00405, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 12 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,169
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0200 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: 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: UH1P1, 01858 ()

Date: 05 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,416
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 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, 72015 ()

Date: 07 Jul 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,907
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 0150 feet and 040 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: PERSONNEL, ENGINE, ARMAMENT
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, 73198 ()

Date: 28 Sep 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,121
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0075 feet and 040 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (MORTAR)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
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: UH1P2, 73777 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 05 Feb 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0D731 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 160
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 DUNN IC
IP O3 GORDON JE
CE E3 LANCASTER
G E6 JORDAN C

Date: 01 Mar 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0E150 Substantial Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 38357
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P CW MCCUNE JP
CE E4 BUSHMAN RG

Date: 01 Aug 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at UNK feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 1.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00445, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 14 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,194
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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 8008.75
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00702, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 06 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,194
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Not Reported
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
Helicopter took 4 hits from:
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, OIL SYS, HYDRAULIC SYS, ELECTRICAL SYS
Unknown impact on flight.
Unknown as to mission impact.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01152, ARADM ()

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 15 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 1000 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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 29.54
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00177, FM232 ()

Date: 20 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 on Take-Off at 0850 feet and UNK 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)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
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, 00199, FM48 ()

Date: 14 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,326
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 14436.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00703, FM48 ()

Date: 04 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,414
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0150 feet and 050 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: COMM SYS, LDG GEAR, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 37.25
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00818, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 18 Dec 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,414
Accident case number: H838
Unit: 71 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 5
costing 34752
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC ROBBINS WJ
P CHAU TN

Accident Summary:

The aircraft commander pulled pitch to balloon over a ditch. The rpm dropped, the aircraft settled and bounced

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 24 Aug 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0C720 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 10248
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 CLARKE RG
P W1 PITTS AL
CE E5 HEYMAN RL
G E3 LYONS RE

Date: 14 Jan 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 0500 feet and 070 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.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00019, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 25 Jan 1966
Description:
Accident case number: 0D647 Substantial Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3185
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 BROWNING R
P W1 DUNN IC
CE E3 LANCASTER
G E3 MIXLXS TW

Date: 23 Dec 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 918
Accident case number: H837
Unit: 71 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 6
costing 239921
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
AC SHIRLEY JD
P MARTIN EA
CE SEABOLT W
G JOHNSON G

Accident Summary:

While hovering in an landing zone with a heavy load, the tail rotor lost effectiveness and the aircraft started turning right. The aircraft commander rolled off the throttle to correct, the left skid hit and the aircraft rolled onto its left side

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 05 Nov 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D136 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 15000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 NUTT ML
P O4 TOSO NC
CE E3 BUFF TC
G E3 MORRIS R

Date: 19 Nov 1965
Description:
Accident case number: 0D307 Substantial Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 84010
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 FRAIN PV
P W1 STANLEY ME
CE E5 NAVE SN
G E5 BRINK E

Date: 05 Apr 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 0005 feet and 005 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: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
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, 00086, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 01 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,055
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and 080 knots.
Not Reported
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: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
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, 00706, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 19 Jun 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,604
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue of Persons
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0400 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT
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, 72923 ()

Date: 28 Dec 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,085
Incident number: 681228091ACD Accident case number: 681228091 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: HHC 10 CAB
The station for this helicopter was Dong Ba Thin in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: AQ814056
Number killed in accident = 5 . . Injured = 7 . . Passengers = 8
costing 556954
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 MAJ MCDONALD WILLIAM EARL JR KIA
P WO1 SHANG DONALD J KIA
CE SFC WRIGHT JAMES GREER SR KIA
G E6 GENTRY BG

Passengers:
SSG MCGUIRE WILLIAM EDGAR, AR, PX, KIA; W1 FL SCHIKORA, PAX, D; E6 GI BEADLE, PAX, D; O2 KJ HUISMAN, PAX, D; O2 MH VACURA, PAX, D; WO1 PUGH RICHARD CARL, PP, KIA; E4 TD HARRINGTON, PAX, D; W1 B MCCULLOUGH, PAX, D;


Accident Summary:

At 0845 hours, 28 Dec 68, the commanding officer of the 155th Assault Helicopter Company Drove Major McDonald to his aircraft. At this time, he checked the aricraft's fuel quantity gauge in order to ascertain that his POL section had refueled the aircraft. He noted that the aircraft had 1,200 pounds of fuel. He then bid farewell to Major McDonald and returned to his orderly room. At 0912 hours, 28 Dec 68, Maj McDonald called for departure instructions from the north SOD, Ban Me Thout City Field. The aircraft took off in a northeasterly direction over a rubber tree plantation. The aircraft had travelled approximately 1,000 meters from takeoff when it crashed.

This record was last updated on 01/24/99

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Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 26 May 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1200 feet and 070 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: ENGINE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 507.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00235, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 20 Aug 1966
Description:
Accident case number: G117
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 BAILEY GF

Accident Summary:

Eng tach lost RPM warning sys came on

Date: 07 Dec 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,516
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0010 feet and 010 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: 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 953.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00920, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 15 Oct 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,230
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The self sealing fuel tank developed a 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, 74776 ()

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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 ()

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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.

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