Rattler/Firebird Association


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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 66-15080

Model: UH-1C
Date Purchased: Apr 1967
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Mar 1970 To Dec 1970
Flight Hours: Beginning 1,300 / Ending 1,926 -> Hours Flown: 626

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 02 Feb 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 304
Unit: 355 AVN
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 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: 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, 03306 ()

Date: 03 Feb 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 304
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 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 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, 03401 ()

Date: 15 May 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 575
Unit: 57 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 at Level Flight at 1000 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: UNK
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: UH1P3, 13603 ()

Date: 09 Aug 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 746
Accident case number: 680809021
Unit: 57 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Kontum in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 900
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W2 PAGAN J

Accident Summary:

The aircraft was being flown from maintenance to its revetment. The left skid hooked on the top strand of concertina wire. The aircraft lost RPM and landed hard

This record was last updated on 04/17/97

Date: 11 Oct 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,250
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: TRANSMISSION
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: UH1P3, 28401 ()

Date: 15 Nov 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,299
Unit: 192 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 0500 feet and 060 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, FUEL SYS, HYDRAULIC 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, 31901 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-04TRAN MDMHELCO SALASKAALASKA
67-05TRAN MDMHELCO SALASKAALASKA
67-06INTRANSITIN TRANSITAVCOMCTR
67-07INTRANSITIN TRANSITAVCOMCTR
67-08INTRANSITIN TRANSITAVCOMCTR
67-09INTRANSITIN TRANSITAVCOMCTR
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
68-0357 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0457 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0557 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0657 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0757 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0857 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-0957 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-1057 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-1157 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
68-1257 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-0157 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-0257 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-0357 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-0457 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-0557 AVN CO AM FWVIETNAMRVN
69-06572ND MI DETVIETNAMRVN
69-07572ND MI DETVIETNAMRVN
69-08572ND MI DETVIETNAMRVN
69-09192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-10192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-11192 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-12388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-01388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-02388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
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
71-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
71-02AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-03AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-04AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
71-05ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
71-06ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
71-07ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
71-088TH SQ AIR CAV1ST ARMYFORT KNOX1ST ARMY
71-098TH SQ AIR CAV1ST ARMYFORT KNOX1ST ARMY
71-108TH SQ AIR CAV1ST ARMYFORT KNOX1ST ARMY
71-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
71-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-03FLYING CLUBLOANFT WAINWRIGHTLOAN
72-04FLYING CLUBLOANFT WAINWRIGHTLOAN
72-05FLYING CLUBLOANFT WAINWRIGHTLOAN
72-06FLYING CLUBLOANFT WAINWRIGHTLOAN
72-07124TH ARCOM6TH ARMYFORT LAWTONRESV
72-08NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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75-11DIR OF SUPPLYIN MAINTCORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-12DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM