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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

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 23 Nov 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 319
Incident number: 681123081ACD Accident case number: 681123081 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 2 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 359914
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 LOFORTI PAUL ROSARIO KIA
C SP4 CLARK MICHAEL BURRISS KIA
TI SP5 CORNELL DONALD FREDERICK KIA

Accident Summary:

This flight was a test flight for a main rotor track. It was the fourth such flight performed by this pilot in this aircraft during the night of 22-23 November. On this flight the pilot took off to the northwest on runway 32. He climbed on the runway heading to an altitude of about 150 feet. Approximately one-half (1/2) kilometer from the end of the runway he made a right turn to crosswind maintaining 150 feet. He continued this course and altitude for approximately one (1) kilometer. He then started a descending right turn from which he did not recover. The turn, if completed would have positioned the aircraft on a right downwind. The aircraft struck the water and disappeared.

This record was last updated on 05/25/98

Aircraft Assignment History

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 23 Dec 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 226
Unit: 355 AVN
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.
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: TRANSMISSION
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: UH1P2, 74555 ()

Date: 16 Feb 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 291
Accident case number: 680216131
Unit: 355 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 2
costing 23312
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 GILBERT FL
P O2 PERKINS RC

Passengers:
UNK TWO, UNK, G; UNK UNK, LCO, G;


Accident Summary:

The aircraft was departing its home airfield on an emergency (scramble) combat mission. The hover out to the active was routine except that the pilot elected to use only 300 to 400 feet of the active. Take off was normal until the aircraft reached the end of the runway where a large amount of type m8a1 planking which was joined was not staked down in accordance with TB5-330-2. The rotorwash lifted the planking 2 to 3 feet where it struck the nose and left skid of the helicopter, jamming the anti-torque pedals to the point where no directional control was possible and the aircraft made two 360 degree turns and was landed with no further damage

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

Date: 29 Apr 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 554
Unit: 71 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BT548065
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