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Helicopter UH-1C 66-15128

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15128
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000247
Date: 03/17/68
Unit: 61 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 Unknown at 0500 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, GEAR BOX
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, 07709 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15128
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000574
Date: 07/22/68
Unit: 61 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support
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 Right Side
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, 20401 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15128
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00001156
Date: 10/17/69
Unit: 116 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 0700 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 29002 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15128
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00001464
Date: 01/04/70
Unit: 116 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown 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)
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
CHU LAI recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, SIF, 00559, JSIDR (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15128
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 0567.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6705   1    1 1647   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM

6706   0    1 1776   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN

6707   1    2 1776   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN

6708   5    7 1776   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6709   0    7 1776   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6710   0    7 1776   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

6711   0    7 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY

6712  42   49 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6801  72  121 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6802  45  166 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6803  81  247 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6804 102  349 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6805  58  407 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6806  87  494 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6807  80  574 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6808  85  659 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6809  54  713 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6810   0  713 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6811  16  729 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6812  61  790 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6901  89  879 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6902  32  911 WAYPAA 61 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

6903  32  943 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN

6904   0  943 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6905   0  943 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6906   0  943 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6907   0  943 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6908   2  945 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM

6909  97 1042 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

6910 114 1156 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

6911 102 1258 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

6912 134 1392 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7001  72 1464 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7002 138 1602 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7003 106 1708 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7004  92 1800 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7005  98 1898 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7006  48 1946 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN

7007   0 1946 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN

7008   0 1946 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

7009   0 1946 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

7010   0 1946 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

7011   0 1946 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

7012   0 1946 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM

7101   0 1946                         NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7102   4 1950                         NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7103  53 2003 WARTAA 71 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7104  83 2086 WARTAA 71 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7105  76 2162 WARTAA 71 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7106  23 2185 WARTAA 71 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

7107  96 2281 WARTAA 71 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

7108  60 2341 WARTAA 71 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN

7109  14 2355 WARTAA A 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN

7110  23 2378 WARTAA 608 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN

7111  25 2403 WARTAA 608 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN

7112  30 2433 WARTAA 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN

7201   0 2433 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7202  11 2444 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7203  65 2509 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7204  62 2571 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7205  37 2608 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7206  10 2618 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7207  12 2630 WAYBAA 120 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

7208   5 2635 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN

7209   1 2636 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN

7210   0 2636 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN

7211  26 2662 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN

7212  31 2693 WCLSAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN

7301  44 2737 WCLSAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN

7302  61 2798 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN

7303   3 2801 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7304   2 2803 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7305  41 2844 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7306  46 2890 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7307   2 2892 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7308   0 2892 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7309  26 2918 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7310  21 2939 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7311  17 2956 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7312  19 2975 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7401   0 2975 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7402   1 2976 W07QAA MAAG             THAILAND                    MAAG

7403   0 2976 W07QAA WHITEHORSE       THAILAND                    MAAG

7404   0 2976 W2VHA1 WHITEHORSE       THAILAND                    MAAG

7405   0 2976 W2VHA1 WHITEHORSE       THAILAND                    MAAG

7409   0 2976 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    5TH ARMY   CORPUS CHRISTI   AMC

7410   0 2976 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7411   0 2976 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7412   0 2976 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7501   0 2976 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    AWTG DISP  CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM

7502   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN TRANSIT CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7503   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7504   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7505   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7506   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7507   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7508   0 2976 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN STORAGE CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM

7509   1 2977 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        TRADOC

7510  11 2988 WTXKAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7511   8 2996 WTXKAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

7512  29 3025 WTXKAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI



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