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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 66-00625

Model: UH-1M
Date Purchased: Oct 1966
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Sep 1970 To Dec 1971
Flight Hours: Beginning 1,957 / Ending 2,453 -> Hours Flown: 496

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 18 Dec 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 404
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, HYDRAULIC SYS
It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
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: LNOF, 74534, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 07 Jan 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 493
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 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 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, 00702 ()

Date: 05 Apr 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 675
Unit: BELL HCPTR
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 120 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: UH1P3, 09605 ()

Date: 10 Jul 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 927
Unit: OPM SEA NITEOPS
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 090 knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
The helicopter was hit in the Vertical Stabilizer
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, 19202 ()

Date: 09 Mar 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,646
Unit: 190 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 0350 feet and 090 knots.
Cambodia
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: 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, 06803 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
66-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
66-11ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
66-12ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-01ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-02ARMY AVN DIV6TH ARMYDUGWAY PGTEVALCOM
67-03190 AVN CO3RDARMYFT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
67-04190 AVN CO3RDARMYFT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
67-05190 AVN CO3RDARMYFT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
67-06190 AVN CO3RDARMYFT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
67-07190 AVN CO3RDARMYFT CAMPBELL3RD ARMY
67-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-09BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-10BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
67-11355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
67-12355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-01355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-02355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-03355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
68-05355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-09HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-10HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
68-11190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-12190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-01190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-02190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-03190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-04190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-05190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-06190 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-07HHC 520T BN34GPVIETNAMRVN
69-08ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-10ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-02ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-03BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-04BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-05BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-06BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-07BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
70-08BELL HCPTRBAILMENTFT WORTHAVCOM
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
72-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
72-02OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
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
73-02ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
73-03NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-04NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-05NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-06NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-07NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-08NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-03NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-04NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-05NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-03NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-04NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-05NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-06NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-07NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-08NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-12DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM