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Helicopter UH-1C 65-09444

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09444
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000817
Date: 06/16/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
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 0175 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 3400.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72904, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09444
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001142
Date: 01/30/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0500 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time 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, 03013 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09444
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00002005
Date: 05/08/70
Accident case number: 700508021
Unit: 192 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Da Nang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 BERTHIAUME JA

Accident Summary:

AC MADE RT BANKING TURN GUNNER CONTINUED TO FIRE M-60 DUR TURNWITH ROUNDS STRIKING BOTH M/R BLADES ICDT DMG \


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 65-09444
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0166.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6610  79  357 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6611  56  413 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6612  55  468 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6701  35  503 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6702  53  556 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6703  65  621 3363   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY

6704  66  687 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6705  76  763 3363   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6706  54  817 3363   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN

6707  37  854 3363   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN

6708  57  911 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6709  47  958 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6710  51 1009 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6711  53 1062 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6712   0 1062 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6801  80 1142 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6802  20 1162 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6803  80 1242 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6804  46 1288 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6805  68 1356 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6806  19 1375 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6807  88 1463 3363   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC

6808  31 1494 WALND0 TRPD 3IN4CA25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN

6809  47 1541 WALND0 TRPD 3IN4CA25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN

6810  67 1608 WALND0 TRPD 3IN4CA25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN

6811  24 1632 WALND0 TRPD 3IN4CA25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN

6812  60 1692 WALND0 TRPD 3IN4CA25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN

6901  21 1713 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN

6902   0 1713 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR

6903   0 1713 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6904   0 1713 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6905   0 1713 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6906   0 1713 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6907   0 1713 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6908   0 1713 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6909   0 1713 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6910   0 1718 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6911   0 1719 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6912   2 1721 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7001  51 1772 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7002  58 1830 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7003  78 1908 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7004  52 1960 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7005  45 2005 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7006  61 2066 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7007  41 2107 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7008  39 2146 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7009  69 2215 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7010  74 2289 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7011  17 2306 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7012  36 2342 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7101  51 2393 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7102  56 2449 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7103  33 2482 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7104  55 2537 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7105  60 2597 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7106  57 2654 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7107  38 2692 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7108  93 2785 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7109  20 2805 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7110  16 2821 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7111  28 2849 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7112  52 2901 WDUYAA 192 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7201   3 2904 WAYPAA 61 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7202  25 2929 WAYPAA 61 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7203   0 2929 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM

7204   0 2929 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM

7205   0 2929 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM

7206   0 2929 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM

7207   0 2929 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM

7208   1 2930 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM

7209   1 2931 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM

7210  11 2942 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7211  14 2956 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7212  13 2969 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7301   4 2973 WPGYD0 DIR DIST  TRANS  IN STORAGE SHARPE AD        AVSCOM

7302   6 2979 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7303   0 2979 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7304   9 2988 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7305  13 3001 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7306  22 3023 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7307   8 3031 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7308   0 3031 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7309   2 3033 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7310   0 3033 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7311   3 3036 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7312   6 3042 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7401   1 3043 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7402  11 3054 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7403  12 3066 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7404  13 3079 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7405  13 3092 WPGYD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7409   0 3092 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    5TH ARMY   CORPUS CHRISTI   AMC

7410   0 3092 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7411   0 3092 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7412   4 3096 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7501   0 3096 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    AWTG DISP  CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7502  13 3109 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7503   2 3111 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7504   4 3115 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7505  15 3130 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7506  12 3142 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7507  16 3158 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7508  11 3169 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7509   0 3169 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7510   0 3169 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7511   6 3175 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7512   1 3176 WQM8AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI



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Printed from databases on: 08/27/00

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