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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 66-15141

Model: UH-1C
Date Purchased: May 1967
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Jul 1967 To Dec 1968
Flight Hours: Beginning 0 / Ending 823 -> Hours Flown: 823

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 19 Aug 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 34
Unit: 71 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 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 333.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73471, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Date: 16 Sep 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 94
Unit: 71 AHC
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 0400 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 788.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73678, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 28 Oct 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 138
Unit: 71 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 0300 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 Passenger Cargo 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, 73976, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 04 Jan 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 218
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Landing 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 Engine Compartment
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, 00403 ()

Date: 20 Jan 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 218
Unit: 71 AHC
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 Descent at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
Unknown
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: 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, 02008 ()

Date: 13 Apr 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 409
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 0800 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 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, 10401 ()

Date: 15 Jun 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 571
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 0100 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 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, 16701 ()

Date: 26 Nov 1970
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,862
Accident case number: 701126071
Unit: 175 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2610
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 SUCH JH
P W1 ALLISON TM

Accident Summary:

Aircraft was flying at 900 feet and 80 knots. A loud bang was heard and the engine failed. An autorotation was made to mud flat on the edge of the ocean.

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
67-05DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-06DIROF SUP TRAN6TH ARMYSHARPE GDAVCOM
67-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-01142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
69-02ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-03ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-04ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-05ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-06ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-07HHD 44 ENG GPTHAILANDPACIFIC
69-08DTRP 5CAV 9INFVIETNAMRVN
69-09175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
69-10175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
69-11175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
69-12175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-01175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-02175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-03175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-04175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-05175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-06175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-07175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-08175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-09175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-10175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-11175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
70-12175 AVN COVIETNAMRVN
71-01175 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-02335 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-03335 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-04335 AHCVIETNAMRVN
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
71-118TH SQ AIR CAV1ST ARMYFORT KNOX1ST ARMY
71-128TH SQ AIR CAV1ST ARMYFORT KNOX1ST ARMY
72-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-02AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
72-03ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-04ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-05AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
72-06AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
72-07AVSCOM FLT DET5TH ARMYST LOUISAVSCOM
72-08BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
72-09BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
72-10BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
72-11BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
72-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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
75-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI