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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 65-09510

Model: UH-1M
Date Purchased: Apr 1966
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Mar 1970 To Dec 1971
Flight Hours: Beginning 1,688 / Ending 2,779 -> Hours Flown: 1,091

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 04 Aug 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Left 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 100.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00466, FM232 ()

Date: 14 Aug 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0800 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 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, 00477, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 08 Sep 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 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, FLT CONTROLS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 60.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00569, FM232 ()

Date: 15 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 410
Unit: 118 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 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, 00797, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 15 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 410
Unit: 118 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 090 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: COMM 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, 00798, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 10 Apr 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 488
Unit: 118 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 0500 feet and 100 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, 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: LNOF, 73095, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 26 May 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 559
Accident case number: 670526021
Unit: 118 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 5550
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 PRATNER CE

Accident Summary:

While hovering into a maintenace area, the ground guide instructed the pilot to sit down too clear to a parked UH-1D, 66-1034. The blade of the UH-1C struck the stablizer bar of the UH-1D

Date: 30 Jul 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 614
Unit: 118 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 0800 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side
Systems damaged were: TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURE, 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: LNOF, 73329, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 02 Oct 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 757
Unit: 118 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 0300 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 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: LNOF, 73839, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 08 Dec 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 842
Accident case number: 671208092
Unit: 118 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Accident Summary:

This aircraft was in the refueling area when aircraft UH-1D 65-006913 hovered into it.

Date: 08 Feb 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,027
Unit: 118 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0500 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
The helicopter was hit in the Top
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 03910 ()

Date: 15 Feb 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,027
Unit: 118 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was in Descent at 0600 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
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: UH1P3, 04601 ()

Date: 05 Mar 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,097
Unit: 118 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0900 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. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
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: UH1P3, 06506 ()

Date: 20 Apr 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,171
Unit: 118 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 0700 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
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: UH1P3, 11101 ()

Date: 04 Sep 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,582
Unit: 118 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 085 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: UH1P3, 24802 ()

Date: 26 Sep 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,582
Unit: 118 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 feet and 080 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 Top
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 27002 ()

Date: 17 May 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,966
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 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. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, SIF, 01805, JSIDR (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report.)

Date: 05 Jun 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,026
Accident case number: 700605051
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 752
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 DRY GM
P W1 REDEMAN PE

Accident Summary:

Pilot observed dual tac needles split slightly. Acft yawed. Engine failed. Autorotation icdt dmg \ no 2 bearing failed.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
66-10118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-11118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-12118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-01118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-02118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-03118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-04118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-05118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-06118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-07118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-08118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-09118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-10118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-11118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-12118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-01118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-02118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-03118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-04118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-05118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-06118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-07118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-08118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-09118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-10118 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-11OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVCOMITR
68-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-01ARADMACIN TRANSITNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-02BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-03BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-05BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-06BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-07BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-11BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
69-12BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-01BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-02BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-0371 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0471 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0571 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0671 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0771 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0871 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-0971 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1071 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1171 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
70-1271 AHC AM DIVVIETNAMRVN
71-0171 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0271 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0371 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0471 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0571 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0671 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0771 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-0871 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-09A 123RD AVN BNVIETNAMRVN
71-10608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-11608 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-121 1 CAV D TRPVIETNAMRVN
72-01117 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
72-02117 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
72-03OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-04OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-05OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-06OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-07ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-08ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-10ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-12ARADMACIN TRANSITNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
73-01AVSCOM PROJECTLOANST LOUISAVSCOM
73-02336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-03336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-04336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-05336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-06336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-07336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-08336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-09336 AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-10336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-11336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
73-12336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-01336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-02336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-03336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-04336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-05336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-09336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-10336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-11336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
74-12336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYVAN NUYSRESV
75-01336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-02336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-03336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-04336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-05336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-06336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-07336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-08336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-09336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-10336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-11336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV
75-12336TH AVN CO6TH ARMYLOS ALAMITOSRESV