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This listing also includes aircraft that were assigned to the 117th Toros , that
was in Korea and they did not serve with the 117th while in Vietnam. If you see
a -K after the model number it was in Korea. The 117th while in Vietnam did
not have any cobras assigned to it.
Begin Finish Total
Purch. in in Hours
Tail Date Unit Begin Unit Finish in
Model Number MMYY YYMM Hours YYMM Hours Unit
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UH-1B 63-08610 0464 6610 1340 6611 1413 73
UH-1B 63-08612 0464 6610 1236 6611 1345 109
UH-1B 63-08613 0464 6610 1304 6611 1386 82
UH-1B 63-08615 0464 6610 1241 6611 1349 108
UH-1B 63-08616 0464 6610 1210 6611 1247 37
UH-1B 63-08663 0764 6610 1108 6612 1166 58
UH-1B 63-08666 0764 6610 868 6702 1100 232
UH-1D 63-08778 0564 6712 2069 6805 2362 293
UH-1D-K 63-08836 0864 7212 2459 7306 2559 100
UH-1H 63-08838 0964 7201 3387 7202 3572 185
UH-1B 63-12929 1164 6610 982 6702 1179 197
UH-1D 63-12989 1164 6712 1568 6803 1822 254
UH-1D 64-13535 0165 6708 1309 6710 1570 261
UH-1D 64-13551 0265 6610 1128 6702 1412 284
UH-1D 64-13553 0265 6610 906 6710 2137 1231
UH-1D 64-13562 0265 6806 1463 6808 1817 354
UH-1D 64-13566 0265 6610 1215 6707 2038 823
UH-1D 64-13571 0365 6610 1157 6611 1157 0
UH-1D 64-13573 0365 6712 1634 6803 1810 176
UH-1D 64-13583 0365 6610 1091 6711 2268 1177
UH-1D 64-13665 0665 6610 830 6801 2127 1297
UH-1D 64-13672 0665 6610 864 6709 2025 1161
UH-1D 64-13680 0665 6610 767 6804 2266 1499
UH-1D 64-13689 0665 6610 865 6705 1565 700
UH-1D 64-13718 0765 6610 724 6712 2125 1401
UH-1D 64-13789 0965 6610 714 6804 2332 1618
UH-1D 64-13797 0965 6801 2130 6806 2185 55
UH-1D 64-13825 1065 6805 1536 6810 2007 471
UH-1C 64-14130 1065 6803 526 6810 946 420
UH-1C 64-14155 1165 6805 666 6808 959 293
UH-1C 64-14190 1265 7002 1679 7006 1995 316
UH-1C 65-09424 0166 6710 533 6803 778 245
UH-1C 65-09431 0166 6801 973 6804 1022 49
UH-1C 65-09437 0166 6801 937 6803 1143 206
UH-1C 65-09438 0166 6805 1054 6902 1605 551
UH-1C 65-09452 0266 6908 2031 7005 2812 781
UH-1M 65-09458 0266 7008 970 7109 1715 745
UH-1C 65-09488 0366 6901 1339 7007 2694 1355
UH-1M 65-09510 0466 7201 2779 7202 2811 32
UH-1C 65-09511 0466 6806 619 6808 923 304
UH-1C 65-09527 0466 6803 709 6810 1187 478
UH-1C 65-09531 0466 6909 1345 7101 2415 1070
UH-1M 65-09554 0566 7012 1583 7111 2248 665
UH-1C 65-09563 0566 6712 371 6804 497 126
UH-1D 65-09568 1265 6712 877 6801 946 69
UH-1D 65-09571 1265 6610 500 6703 1040 540
UH-1D 65-09618 0166 6610 503 6802 2138 1635
UH-1D-K 65-09637 0166 7212 2586 7401 2989 403
UH-1H-K 65-09663 0266 7212 2535 7512 3446 911
UH-1D 65-09671 0266 6711 1175 6807 1774 599
UH-1H 65-09679 0266 6809 1261 6909 2355 1094
UH-1D 65-09684 0266 6802 1456 6902 1829 373
UH-1D 65-09710 0366 6806 1644 6809 1963 319
UH-1D 65-09731 0366 6805 1780 6809 2187 407
UH-1D-K 65-09795 0466 7212 3022 7404 3476 454
UH-1D 65-09834 0466 6610 196 6807 2156 1960
UH-1D 65-09847 0566 6708 470 6807 1478 1008
UH-1D 65-09870 0566 6610 214 6611 401 187
UH-1D 65-09881 0566 6610 189 6611 275 86
UH-1D 65-09883 0566 6610 179 6708 1338 1159
UH-1D 65-09884 0566 6610 200 6702 695 495
UH-1D 65-09886 0566 6610 156 6611 361 205
UH-1D 65-09887 0566 6610 256 6611 349 93
UH-1H-K 65-09909 0566 7212 3380 7405 3946 566
UH-1D 65-10074 0866 6708 593 6809 2070 1477
UH-1H-K 65-10092 0866 7404 488 7512 1240 752
UH-1D 65-10135 0866 6707 890 6807 2123 1233
UH-1D-K 65-12858 0966 7302 2597 7404 2966 369
UH-1D 65-12877 0966 6612 0 6802 1617 1617
UH-1C 66-00506 0666 6711 1083 6712 1149 66
UH-1C 66-00524 0766 6912 1269 7102 2135 866
UH-1M 66-00531 0766 7105 1967 7202 2472 505
UH-1C 66-00584 0966 6611 0 6710 632 632
UH-1C 66-00585 0966 6611 0 6711 746 746
UH-1C 66-00586 0966 6612 2 6708 512 510
UH-1C 66-00587 0966 6701 2 6810 1057 1055
UH-1M 66-00588 0966 7103 2122 7202 2642 520
UH-1C 66-00589 0966 6902 1241 7003 2232 991
UH-1C 66-00592 0966 6611 1 6801 797 796
UH-1C 66-00593 0966 6611 0 6707 372 372
UH-1C 66-00598 0966 6611 0 6707 386 386
UH-1M 66-00618 1066 7201 2730 7202 2810 80
UH-1C 66-00663 1166 6701 0 6901 1238 1238
UH-1M 66-00667 1166 7011 2639 7202 3602 963
UH-1C 66-00684 1166 6710 314 6710 346 32
UH-1C 66-00743 0167 6805 545 7012 2026 1481
UH-1D 66-00747 0966 6708 525 6810 1912 1387
UH-1H-K 66-00761 0966 7405 2706 7512 3470 764
UH-1D 66-00794 1066 6612 0 6806 1995 1995
UH-1D 66-00796 1066 6612 0 6811 2151 2151
UH-1D 66-00800 1066 6707 747 6711 1303 556
UH-1D 66-00802 1066 6612 0 6802 1526 1526
UH-1H 66-00835 1066 7212 3071 7503 3913 842
UH-1D 66-00869 1066 6701 0 6711 1274 1274
UH-1D-K 66-00882 1166 7212 3279 7305 3482 203
UH-1D 66-00898 1166 6701 0 6711 1174 1174
UH-1H-K 66-00901 1166 7307 2657 7511 3781 1124
UH-1H 66-00923 1166 6812 332 6903 814 482
UH-1H-K 66-00926 1166 7212 2945 7405 3491 546
UH-1D-K 66-00930 1166 7212 3301 7301 3301 0
UH-1D-K 66-00992 1266 7303 2253 7311 2363 110
UH-1H 66-01079 1266 6910 1092 7109 3058 1966
UH-1D 66-01091 0167 6705 8 6705 128 120
UH-1H-K 66-01139 0167 7212 2829 7401 3151 322
UH-1D 66-01156 0167 6711 590 6902 2119 1529
UH-1M 66-15011 0267 7201 2538 7202 2626 88
UH-1C 66-15032 0267 6809 678 6908 1311 633
UH-1M 66-15056 0367 6809 713 7202 1850 1137
UH-1M 66-15062 0367 7008 1484 7202 2605 1121
UH-1M 66-15066 0367 7201 2285 7202 2356 71
UH-1C 66-15102 0467 6811 811 6912 1807 996
UH-1C 66-15179 0767 7007 1068 7007 1106 38
UH-1C 66-15182 0767 6812 872 7006 2165 1293
UH-1C 66-15213 0867 6709 0 6710 82 82
UH-1C 66-15218 0967 7006 1815 7011 2196 381
UH-1H 66-16024 0267 7201 2926 7202 3009 83
UH-1D 66-16068 0267 6705 0 6705 117 117
UH-1H 66-16081 0267 6809 1232 6902 1708 476
UH-1H 66-16089 0267 7012 1054 7207 2592 1538
UH-1D 66-16099 0267 6705 0 6710 582 582
UH-1H 66-16127 0367 7105 2340 7202 2568 228
UH-1D 66-16143 0367 6802 459 6804 527 68
UH-1H-K 66-16145 0367 7212 2785 7405 3221 436
UH-1D 66-16168 0367 6704 1 6704 52 51
UH-1H 66-16181 0367 6808 508 6911 2104 1596
UH-1D 66-16196 0367 6806 806 6808 1189 383
UH-1H-K 66-16200 0367 7412 2232 7512 2624 392
UH-1H 66-16262 0467 6809 811 6903 1365 554
UH-1D 66-16264 0467 6804 3 6806 323 320
UH-1D 66-16278 0467 6804 5 6808 572 567
UH-1D 66-16283 0467 6804 2 6805 129 127
UH-1D 66-16285 0467 6804 2 6808 529 527
UH-1H 66-16352 0567 7107 3150 7109 3295 145
UH-1H 66-16381 0567 6912 2035 7009 2977 942
UH-1H 66-16397 0567 7101 2353 7112 3304 951
UH-1H 66-16467 0567 7007 2377 7202 4052 1675
UH-1H 66-16513 0667 6903 1046 7012 3176 2130
UH-1H 66-16543 0667 7201 2242 7202 2424 182
UH-1H 66-16562 0667 6810 413 6912 1633 1220
UH-1H 66-16581 0667 7201 3121 7202 3163 42
UH-1H 66-16599 0767 7002 1549 7012 2405 856
UH-1H-K 66-16683 0767 7405 3599 7512 4326 727
UH-1H 66-16727 0867 7007 1229 7010 1623 394
UH-1H 66-16772 0867 6808 337 7006 2457 2120
UH-1D 66-16875 0967 6802 14 6808 905 891
UH-1H 66-16920 1067 7201 4051 7202 4219 168
UH-1H 66-16949 1067 7201 2996 7202 3182 186
UH-1H 66-17031 1167 7101 2148 7202 3418 1270
UH-1H 66-17116 1267 6809 211 6912 1678 1467
AH-1G-K 67-15617 0568 7303 2581 7512 3088 507
AH-1G-K 67-15646 0668 7303 2256 7512 2613 357
AH-1G-K 67-15682 0768 7405 1924 7512 2353 429
AH-1G-K 67-15731 0968 7303 2284 7512 2647 363
AH-1G-K 67-15754 0968 7302 2150 7504 2424 274
UH-1H 67-17165 0168 6809 122 6909 1301 1179
UH-1D 67-17194 0168 6802 0 6808 776 776
UH-1D 67-17208 0168 6802 0 6807 578 578
UH-1D 67-17221 0168 6802 0 6808 239 239
UH-1H 67-17278 0268 7105 2644 7112 3364 720
UH-1H 67-17303 0268 6910 599 7001 938 339
UH-1H 67-17382 0368 6909 529 7202 3230 2701
UH-1H 67-17489 0568 6912 676 7009 1593 917
UH-1H 67-17545 0568 6807 1 7106 3252 3251
UH-1H 67-17590 0668 6807 0 7104 3207 3207
UH-1H 67-17593 0668 6807 0 6807 87 87
UH-1H 67-17595 0668 6807 0 6809 448 448
UH-1H 67-17701 0868 7201 2715 7202 2845 130
UH-1H 67-17725 0868 6809 0 7004 1835 1835
UH-1H 67-17729 0868 6809 0 6811 292 292
UH-1H 67-17739 0868 6809 0 6904 673 673
UH-1H 67-17743 0868 6909 1007 7109 3258 2251
UH-1H 67-17747 0868 6812 58 6907 628 570
UH-1H 67-17762 0968 7107 2558 7207 3144 586
UH-1H 67-17777 0968 6810 0 7108 3233 3233
UH-1H 67-17781 0968 6811 78 7102 2734 2656
CH-47C-K 67-18532 0668 7405 1866 7412 1963 97
UH-1H 67-19517 1168 6812 0 7006 1840 1840
AH-1G-K 68-15022 0169 7302 1481 7512 2072 591
AH-1G-K 68-15096 0369 7302 2064 7401 2195 131
UH-1H 68-15297 0169 7201 2506 7202 2596 90
UH-1H 68-15355 0269 6902 0 7007 1317 1317
UH-1H 68-15423 0369 6903 0 6911 886 886
UH-1H 68-15441 0369 6904 0 7102 2219 2219
UH-1H 68-15475 0369 6904 0 6908 369 369
UH-1H 68-15582 0469 6905 0 7008 1290 1290
UH-1H 68-15651 0569 7002 95 7010 1044 949
UH-1H 68-15747 0769 7002 292 7202 2487 2195
UH-1H 68-16097 0769 7007 314 7202 2254 1940
UH-1H 68-16139 0869 7201 1409 7202 1580 171
UH-1H 68-16151 0869 7201 1509 7202 1570 61
UH-1H 68-16391 1069 7201 1909 7202 2071 162
UH-1H 68-16401 1069 6911 0 7202 2607 2607
UH-1H 68-16406 1069 7010 550 7202 2166 1616
UH-1H 68-16454 1169 6912 0 7002 223 223
UH-1H 68-16519 1269 7102 1125 7202 2384 1259
UH-1H 68-16563 1269 7107 1295 7202 1886 591
UH-1H 68-16603 1269 7010 388 7202 2031 1643
AH-1G-K 68-17113 0170 7404 1930 7512 2400 470
UH-1H 69-15044 0170 7003 0 7006 269 269
UH-1H 69-15109 0270 7005 0 7012 868 868
UH-1H 69-15443 0670 7201 1614 7206 1744 130
UH-1H 69-15445 0670 7102 399 7112 1213 814
UH-1H 69-15451 0670 7007 0 7012 341 341
UH-1H 69-15531 0770 7008 0 7202 1870 1870
UH-1H 69-15815 1170 7012 0 7012 78 78
UH-1H 69-15883 1270 7105 192 7106 304 112
UH-1H-K 70-15797 0471 7409 2208 7510 2589 381
UH-1H-K 70-15836 0471 7411 2043 7511 2506 463
UH-1H-K 71-20088 0472 7411 1122 7512 1581 459
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Total helicopters = 209 Total number of hours = 155544
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The following information is copyrighted by the VHPA and is used on this site with specific permission to do so.Helicopter UH-1B 63-08610
The US Army purchased this helicopter in 0464.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 51 1391 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 22 1413 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08612
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0464.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 52 1288 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 57 1345 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08613
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army 0464
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 37 1341 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 45 1386 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08615
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army 0464
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 42 1283 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 66 1349 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08616
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0464.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 22 1232 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 15 1247 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08663
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0764
Date: 11/11/66
Aircraft had completed gun run when received a hit by 50 cal. automatic weapons fire. The
aircraft was seen to slow down, settle in level position toward the ground then disintegrate in the
air and crash. The aircraft was burning in the air
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: CPT John Joseph Livingston
Name: WO1 Terrence Mann Rooney
Name: SGT Maynard Jewel Humes
Name: SP4 Loren Steven Reeves
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/25/98
Incident number: H124ACD Accident case number: H124
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
Cambodia
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20
mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Fuselage causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 04 DOI . . Number killed in accident = 4 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
costing 241950
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA,
CRAFX, COMLT (Operations Report. Crash Facts Message.)
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
P CPT LIVINGSTON JOHN JOSEPH KIA
P WO1 ROONEY TERRENCE MANN KIA
CE SGT HUMES MAYNARD JEWEL KIA
G SP4 REEVES LOREN STEVEN KIA
Accident Summary:
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 11/11/66 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 27.0
Date of Birth: 11/25/39
Home City: Cedar Hill, MO
Service: AT branch of the regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: other
Flight class: 63-1T
Service: AT branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 12E-055
Short Summary: Gunship hit by ground fire and crashed W/WO1 Terrence M. Rooney near Plei
Djereng.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 63-08663
Service number: OF100878
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 1981 = 19 Rotary Wing Aviator (Unit Commander)
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Started Tour: 03/16/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 04
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - died while missing
married male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Presbyterian
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: officer
This record was last updated on 07/25/98
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 11/11/66 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 22.1
Date of Birth: 10/08/44
Home City: Denver, CO
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: other
Flight class: 65-15W/65-11
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 12E-056
Short Summary: Gunship hit by ground fire and crashed near Plei Djereng w/CPT John J.
Lingston.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 63-08663
Service number: W3152852
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 062B = Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Started Tour: 08/31/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
Length of service: 04
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - died while missing
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Roman Catholic
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 07/25/98
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 11/11/66 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 26.6
Date of Birth: 04/14/40
Home City: Urbana, IL
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: other
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 12E-054
Short Summary: Gunship hit by ground fire and crashed near Plei Djereng.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 63-08663
Service number: 16727170
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N40 = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 10/12/65
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 04
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - died while missing
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: unknown or not reported
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/25/98
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 11/11/66 while performing the duty of Gunner.
Age at death: 21.3
Date of Birth: 07/28/45
Home City: Des Moines, IA
Service: component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: other
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 12E-056
Short Summary: Gunship hit by ground fire and crashed near Plei Djereng.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 63-08663
Service number: 55838313
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 11B20 = Infantryman
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: door gunner
Started Tour: 06/04/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - died while missing
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Baptist - other groups
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 40 1148 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 18 1166 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 0 1166 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-08666
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army 0764
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 67 935 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 33 968 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 47 1015 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 33 1048 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 52 1100 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 63-08778
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army 0564.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6712 46 2115 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 68 2183 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 87 2270 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 84 2354 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 8 2362 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6805 0 2362 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1B 63-12929
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1164.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 21 1003 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 64 1067 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 38 1105 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 16 1121 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 58 1179 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 63-12989
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1164.
Date: 02/26/68
Unit: 117 AHC
Helicopter took 12 hits from:
The helicopter Continued Flight.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: War Story
as related by a witness. Also: Unit history
Summary: Only one of three ship still flying out of 15 after a combat assault.
Crew Members:
P WO SKIBA ROBERT A
P WO RENSHAW DAL W
War Story:
On 26 February 1968, 15 ships took off for Can Tho. The first lift of 9th Division troops drew
light fire. The second lift flew into a trap. The lead ship, piloted by Captain Ben H. Blizzard,
received intense fire and CPT Blizzard had his foot shattered by an armor piercing round. Every
ship was taking hits. Lead ship had taken over 30 hits and due to the excellent flying ability of
the co- pilot, Warrant Officer Michael D. O'Leary, was flown back to Can Tho. Warrant Officer
Barry Nordlof had his controls completely shot away and crashed. Miraculously no one on board
was seriously injured although the aircraft was demolished. In the space of 15 minutes, only
three of the 117th's ships were flyable. One of the three, an old 1963 model 63-12989 piloted by
Warrant Officer Robert A. Skiba and Warrant Officer Dal W. Renshaw was flying with over
twelve hits. Nevertheless, the command and control officer, Major Johnny K. Gower, organized
another lift and the three 117th aircraft led the way in three successive lifts to relieve the
embattled 9th Division troops. from Annual Supplement History of the 117th Aviation Company
(Ambl LT) 222nd Combat Aviation Battalion 12th Combat Aviation Group, First Aviation
Brigade, 1 January 1968 - 31 December 1968, Prepared by 1LT David A. Con, Unit Historical
Officer, Approved by: MAJ Lynn B. Knisely, commanding, Long Binh, Republic of Vietnam
APO 26279
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6712 60 1628 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 45 1673 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 70 1743 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 79 1822 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13535
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0165
Date: 10/31/67
Accident Summary:
On landing, the RPM dropped. The tail boom contacted the ground causing the aircraft to roll down a 50 degree slope.
This record was last updated on 09/20/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: X1 U. V. Tho
Incident number: 671031031ACD Accident case number: 671031031 Total loss or fatality
Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 7 . . Passengers = 5
costing 228554
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also:
OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
AC W1 OLEARY MD
P W1 CONDICT KR
CE E4 BASCOM DS
G E4 GRIMMETT B
Passengers:
O3 CH BAUMAN, PAX, D; O5 RN LONGFELL, PAX, D; E7 LL HOODYE, PAX, D; X1 T
VAN, PAX, D; X1 THO UV, VS, PX, KIA;
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 10/31/67 while performing the duty of Passenger.
Service: Unknown service.
Service: Unknown service.
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 64-13535
Country: South Vietnam
This record was last updated on 07/29/95
6708 63 1372 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 131 1503 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 67 1570 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13551
The US Army purchased this helicopter in 0265.
Total flight hours at this point: 00001412
Crew Members:
Accident Summary:
ON TAKEOFF FROM PZ OVER TREES ACFT LOST PWR AS ACFT APP TREES IT WAS
FLARED & SETTLED IN TAIL BOOM SEVERED & ACFT ROLLED OVER LDG
INVERTED SUS LOW SIDE GOV FAIL ACFT DOWN IN INSECURE AREA DEST BY GUN
SHIPS
Date: 12/23/66
Accident case number: H642
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 7 . . Passengers = 4
costing 255147
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also:
OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory
AC SMITH WD
P BOWERS EL
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 97 1225 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 116 1341 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 71 1412 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 0 1412 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 0 1412 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13553
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0265.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 34 940 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 76 1016 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 82 1098 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 88 1186 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 80 1266 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 109 1375 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 89 1464 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 88 1552 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 136 1688 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 101 1789 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 109 1898 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 118 2016 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 121 2137 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13562
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0265.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6806 124 1587 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 120 1707 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 110 1817 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13566
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0265.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 76 1291 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 0 1291 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 81 1372 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 93 1465 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 66 1531 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 133 1664 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 90 1754 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 32 1786 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 121 1907 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 131 2038 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13571
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0365.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 0 1157 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 0 1157 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13573
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0365.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13573
The Army purchased this helicopter 0365
While hovering in a revetment, a tent cover was blown up into the main rotor system causing a
hard landing.
Total flight hours at this point: 00001713
Date: 12/26/67
Accident case number: 671226011
Unit: 117 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center
database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 WILSON JM
Accident Summary:
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6712 79 1713 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 0 1713 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 97 1810 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 0 1810 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13583
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0365.
Date: 07/18/67
Date: 12/03/67
Total flight hours at this point: 00002268
Crew Members:
Accident Summary:
Aircraft UH-1D 64-13583 hovered into aircraft 66-869's rotor blades at the refueling point. The
aircraft was being directed by a ground attendant. A piece of blade flew 858 feet into a standing
CH-47A 66-19051 and did minor damage.
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Climbing at 1100 feet and 070 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: OIL SYS, FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
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: UH1P2,
73276
Accident case number: 671203081 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Nha Trang in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BN645710
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 1
costing 228554
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also:
OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory
AC O2 LOVETT MP
P O3 BLIZZARD BH
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 48 1139 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 95 1234 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 84 1318 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 105 1423 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 75 1498 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 59 1557 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 53 1610 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 91 1701 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 143 1844 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 99 1943 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 129 2072 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 114 2186 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 55 2241 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 27 2268 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1D 64-13665
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0665.
Date: 12/17/66
ACFT ON MAINT TEST FLT PLT CHECKING AUTOROTATIVE RPM. ATTEMPT MADE
TO ROLL ON THROTTLE. ONLY 70 PER CENT PWR ACHIEVED AUTO TO GROUND.
WATER IN FUEL. CONTAMINTED FUEL PROBLEM CORRECTED.
Date: 05/16/67
Accident case number: H572
Unit: 117 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center
database.
Crew Members:
P LEACH DR
Accident Summary:
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
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: UH1P2,
74236
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 71 901 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 124 1025 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 60 1085 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 77 1162 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 95 1257 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 95 1352 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 70 1422 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 143 1565 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 22 1587 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 111 1698 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 134 1832 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 94 1926 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 105 2031 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 96 2127 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 0 2127 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0665.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 109 973 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 108 1081 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 71 1152 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 79 1231 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 21 1252 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 124 1376 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 89 1465 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 123 1588 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 54 1642 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 122 1764 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 161 1925 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
The Army purchased this helicopter 0665.
Total flight hours at this point: 00001995
Date: 11/14/67
Total flight hours at this point: 00002107
Crew Members:
Accident Summary:
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0400 feet and 100 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 WIA
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: UH1P2, 74083
Date: 12/28/67
Accident case number: 671228011
Unit: 117 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3150
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
IP O3 WADDELL DR
The right jump door tore off and went through the main rotor blades. The right jump door failed.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 60 827 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 90 917 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 87 1004 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 61 1065 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 48 1113 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 104 1217 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 102 1319 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 126 1445 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 44 1489 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 75 1564 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 104 1668 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 106 1774 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 92 1866 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 129 1995 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 112 2107 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 54 2161 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 0 2161 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 105 2266 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 0 2266 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1C 64-14130
The Army purchased this helicopter 1065
Total flight hours at this point: 00000577
Date: 05/04/68
Unit: 117
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.
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)
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, 12501
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6803 5 531 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 0 531 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6805 46 577 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 31 608 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 93 701 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 124 825 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6809 94 919 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6810 27 946 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1C 64-14155
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14155
Date: 09/08/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 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. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: DRIVESHAFT
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: UH1P1,
00566, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 64-14190
Total flight hours at this point: 00002064
Date: 07/22/70
Accident case number: 700722011
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 0
costing 59295
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 COLLIER LE
Accident Summary:
ON 22 JULY 1970 AT 0130 THE UH-1C GUNSHIP, SN: 64-14190, WAS FLYING A
COMBAT ASSAULT III CORPS MISSION NORTHWEST OF GO DAU HA AT
COORDINATES XT 31 31. PRIOR TO 0215 THE GUNSHIP, ARMED WITH ROCKETS
AND DOORGUNS, HAD MADE TWO GUN RUNS ON A SUSPECTED ENEMY TARGET.
THE SHIP HAD APPROXIMATELY 15 ROCKETS REMAINING AND WAS AT 300 FEET
AGL AND 60 KNOTS AIRSPEED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER ENTERED HIS
THIRD RUN ON THE TARGET. THIS RUN WAS MADE FOR DOORGUNNERS ONLY
AND THE PILOT REDUCED HIS AIRSPEED TO 40-50 KNOTS ALLOWING MAXIMUM
ENGAGEMENT OF THE TARGET. THE NIGHT WAS MOOLIT AND WINDS WERE
DETERMINED TO BE CALM. TERRAIN FEATURES WERE FLAT AND CONSISTED OF
RICE PADDIES. THE PILOT CAME TO THE END OF THE RUN AT 200 FEET AGL AND
40 KNOTS AIRSPEED. AS HE STARTED TO BREAK RIGHT HE PULLED IN 34 LBS. OF
TORQUE, THEN FELT THE AIRCRAFT MAKE A QUICK, SLIGHT YAW RIGHT, LEFT
AND RIGHT, FOLLOWED BY AN EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF POWER. THE AIRCRAFT
COMMANDER IMMEDIATELY ENTERED AUTOROTATION AND LEVELED THE
AIRCRAFT. AT THIS POINT THE ROTOR RPM WAS AT 270. THE LIGHT SHIP
WORKING THE AREA SAW SPARKS AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE
AND SHIFTED ITS LIGHTS TO THE INTENDED LANDING AREA, INFORMING THE
CREW OF THE GUNSHIP THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FIRE. THE AIRCRAFT
TOUCHED DOWN IN A LEVEL ATTITUDE WITH NEAR ZERO GROUND SPEED.
INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE GROUND WAS WITH THE TOES OF THE SKIDS ON
TOP OF A RICE DIKE WHICH THE PILOT DID NOT SEE UNTIL FINAL PITCH
APPLICATION. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED EXTREMELY HARD ON THE HEELS OF
THE SKIDS IN THE RICE PADDY CAUSING THE TAIL BOOM TO COLLAPSE JUST
AFT OF THE TAIL BOOM ATTACHING POINTS. THE SKIDS AND CROSS TUBES
WERE BENT AND THE RIGHT ROCKET POD WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED FROM THE
AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT REMAINED UPRIGHT. THE CREW EXITED THE
AIRCRAFT DUE TO THE REPORTED FIRE. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER NOTED
THAT THE FIRE WAS EMINATING FROM THE EXHAUST OF THE ENGINE AND
RETURNED TO THE AIRCRAFT SHUTTING OFF THE MAIN FUEL AND BATTERY
WHICH EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09437
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09437
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001032
Date: 01/23/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0025 feet and 085 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,
02301
Total flight hours at this point: 00001143
Date: 03/08/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20mm 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,
06801
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09438
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001605
Date: 02/06/69
Accident case number: 690206151
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
Accident Summary:
ACFT ON SHORT FINAL EXPC ANTI-TORQUE FAILURE LDG MADE WITH ICDT
DAM TO SKIDS \ T/R CONTROL CABLE FAILURE \
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09452
The Army purchased this helicopter 0266
Date: 09/08/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Repaired at BIEN HOA
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1,
01412, BELL (Bell Helicopter.)
Total flight hours at this point: 00002812
Date: 06/11/70
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Date: 06/11/70
Accident case number: 700611171 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 0
costing 244415
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center
database.
Crew Members:
Accident Summary:
ON 11 JUNE 1970, AT 0430 HOURS THE UH-1C GUNSHIP, SN: 65-9452, DEPARTED
PLANTATION HELIPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN A B-TAC MISSION. THE CO-PILOT
INITIATED THE TAKE OFF WITH THE PILOT MONITERING THE INSTRUMENTS.
TAKE OFF AND CLIMB TO CRUISE ALTITUDE WAS NORMAL WITH NO INDICATION
OF IMPENDING MALFUNCTION. APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST
OF PLANTATION HELIPORT THE NUMBER ONE HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT
CAME ON FOLLOWED BY A STIFFNESS IN THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL PEDALS.
THE PILOT TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND RETURNED TO PLANTATION
HELIPORT TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A SHALLOW APPROACH
WAS SET UP FOR A RUNNING LANDING TO RUNWAY 23. THE TAIL ROTOR PEDALS
WERE STIFF ON FINAL APPROACH BUT STILL CONTROLLABLE. JUST PRIOR TO
TOUCHDOWN AT AN AIRSPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 15 KNOTS THE TAIL
ROTOR CONTROLS LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED, CAUSING THE
AIRCRAFT TO TURN RIGHT WHEN COLLECTIVE WAS APPLIED TO CUSHION THE
AIRCRAFT ON THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT RETARDED THE THROTTLE SLIGHTLY
TO STOP THE RIGHT TURN AND TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED ON A HEADING OF
APPROXAMATELY 260DEG OR 30 DEG TO THE RIGHT OF RUNWAY HEADING.
AFTER SLIDING 12 FEET IN A STRAIGHT LINE THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED,
AIRBORNE AGAIN, AND TRAVELED 35 FEET IN A SLIGHT LEFT TURN WITH THE
PILOT APPLYING LEFT CYCLIC IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM
SLIDING INTO A 3 FOOT DITCH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. SECOND
CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE RUNWAY IS A LEVEL ATTITUDE WITH THE
AIRCRAFT STILL VEERING OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. WITH THE
DITCH RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE PILOT PULLED PITCH IN AN ATTEMPT TO
CLEAR IT. THE ABRUPT APPLICATION OF PITCH CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO RISE
APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET OFF THE GROUND AND SPIN RAPIDLY TO THE RIGHT
FOR 330DEG. GROUND CONTACT WAS MADE ONCE AGAIN WHEN THE RIGHT
SKID IMPACTED ON THE TAXI WAY CULVERT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OVER THE CULVERT AND CAME TO REST
UPRIGHT WITH THE RIGHT SKID ON THE UP-SLOPE SIDE OF THE DITCH WITH THE
LEFT SKID SETTLING INTO THE LOWEST PORTION OF THE DITCH, PLACING THE
AIRCRAFT ON AN APPROXIMATE 20DEG SLOPE. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES MADE
CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF THE ROTOR
SYSTEM AND TEARING THE MAIN TRANSMISSION FROM THE AIRCRAFT. MAJOR
DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE ENTIRE AIRCRAFT.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09458
The Army purchased this helicopter 0266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001715
Date: 09/30/70
Incident number: 71093010.KIA
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT980865
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
AC WO1 STANSBURY THOMAS RODGERS KIA
War Story:
Chris Behm, Tom's crew chief dreamed of the circumstances of their deaths days before and told
several people. They were shot down in flames and crashed inverted as the dream but with Tom
as Aircraft Commander instead of CPT Raber. The UH-1C was called Death's Orgasim. Tail
number 458. from James F. Gardner, Sidewinder 4. The facts surrounding Tom's death affirmed
the quality person and pilot he was. Tom was the aircraft commander of the second ship in a light
fire team on the day of the occurrence. Scott Alwin was the commander of the lead ship and the
fire team leader. The mission was to take them into Cambodia for the first time in several
months. As they proceeded toward Cambodia, past Tay Ninh, they came under the fire of a 51
caliber machine gun. The aircraft Tom was piloting caught fire and they lost their engine. Tom's
directions to the crew were overheard by virtue of the fact that when keying the mike to transmit
on the intercom, he inadvertently keyed it all the way so as to transmit on the radio as well. Tom
entered an auto-rotation and gave directions to his crew on the way down to use the fire
extinguisher and put out the fire. At approximately 300 to 500 feet, the tail boom of the aircraft
failed and the aircraft went inverted and crashed. I was told that the non-pilot crew members
jettisoned the aircraft at approximately 500 feet, presumably due to the intense heat. It is not
believed that anyone survived. A recovery team was dispatched to recover whatever remnants
remained, but was unable to acomplish their mission due to the reported heavy enemy weapon
fire in the area. Upon my arrival at the scene of the accident shortly after it occurred, there was
no evidence of any bodies visible as a result of the accident or by reason of enemy activity. In
closing, I should relate one item as a matter of interest. Tom Stansbury was the scheduling officer
in our unit. On the day before the accident, I had been awarded an aircraft commander position
and Tom, quite naturally, assigned me to fly the aircraft commander position of the second ship
behind Scott Alwin. Captain Alwin recognized the mission to be a dangerous mission and
suggested to Tom that he would prefer to have a more experienced aircraft commander on this
mission. Tom came and talked to me about this and advised me that in view of the request he had
scheduled himself to take the aircraft commander position in my stead. I have often thought about
this turn of events and the influence of karma. from Jim Wade, 17 Sep 9
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: WO1 Thomas Rodgers Stansbury
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/30/71 while performing the duty of Aircraft
Commander.
Age at death: 24.9
Date of Birth: 11/02/46
Home City: Houston, TX
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Flight class: 70-45
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 02W-032
Short Summary: Shot down in flames, crashed inverted, and burned. Tom was in movie
"Midnight Cowboy". W/Hebert. crew chief had dream about crash. memo
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09458
Call sign: Sidewinder
SSN: 444421137
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 100B = Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: aircraft commander
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 03/19/71
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
The initial status of this person was: missing in action - P I D
Length of service: *
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: XT085865
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: PresbyterianThe following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this
incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 09/13/92
Name: WO1 Frederick Conrad Hebert
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/30/71 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 20.7
Date of Birth: 01/13/51
Home City: Richmond, VA
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 02W-031
Short Summary: Hit by 51 cal, caught fire, lost tail boom & crashed inverted and burned. W/Tom
Stansbury. Helicopter air casualty - pilot
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09458
Call sign: Sidewinder
SSN: 229668174
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 100B = Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 07/02/71
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
The initial status of this person was: missing in action - P I D
Length of service: *
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: XT085865
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Roman Catholic
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: warrant officerThis record was last updated on 06/19/93
Name: SP4 Chris Roger Behm
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/30/71 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 19.5
Date of Birth: 04/01/52
Home City: Pensacola, FL
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 02W-030
Short Summary: Hit by 51 cal, caught fire, lost tail boom & crashed inverted and burned.
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09458
SSN: 267966340
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 45J20 = Aircraft Armament Repairman
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 01/08/71
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
The initial status of this person was: missing in action - P I D
Length of service: *
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: XT085865 Reason: aircraft lost or crashed Casualty type: Hostile - killed single male U.S. citizen Race: Caucasian Relgion: Baptist - Southern Baptist Convention The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident. Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: enlisted personnel This record was last updated on 08/20/95 Name: SP4 Ronald Glenn Ricks Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/30/71 while
performing the duty of Gunner. Age at death: 25.1 Date of Birth: 08/28/46 Home City: Dallas, TX Service: regular component of the U.S. Army. Unit: 117 AHC Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade Service: U.S. Army. The Wall location: 02W-031 Short Summary: Hit by 51 cal, caught fire, lost tail boom & crashed inverted and burned. Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09458 SSN: 464708511 Country: South Vietnam MOS: 67A1F = Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea Compliment cause: small arms fire Vehicle involved: helicopter Position in vehicle: door gunner Vehicle ownership: government Started Tour: 06/04/70 "Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew The initial status of this person was: missing in action - P I D Length of service: * Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps. Military grid coordinates of event: XT085865 Reason: aircraft lost or crashed Casualty type: Hostile - killed single male U.S. citizen Race: Caucasian Religion: Church of God The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident. Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: enlisted personnel This record was last updated on 08/20/95
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09510 Date: 08/04/66 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 Bank Left at 0800 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 Right Side Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. for 100.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1,
00466, FM232
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09511 Date: 06/26/66 This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 feet and 085 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 Windshield 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: UH1P1,
00343, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Total flight hours at this point: 00000818 Date: 07/13/68 Unit: 117 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 0700 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) 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,
19503 Total flight hours at this point: 00000923 Date: 09/05/68 Incident number: 68090505.KIA Unit: 117 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY for Close Air Support Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots. South Vietnam UTM grid coordinates: XS805685 Helicopter took 1 hits from: causing a Fire. Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL Casualties = 02 DOI . . The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed. Both mission and flight capability were terminated. Burned Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis
Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, UH1P3, 24907 (Operations Report. ) Loss to Inventory Crew Members: CE SP4 WELTY TERRY CHIP KIA P CPT JOHNSON ALEXANDER JR KIA This record was last updated on 05/25/98 The following is crew member information for this incident: Name: CPT Alexander Johnson, Jr. Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/05/68 while performing the duty of Pilot. Age at death: 29.5 Date of Birth: 02/22/39 Home City: Van Buren, AR Service: AT branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army. Unit: 117 AHC Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade Flight class: 67-16 Service: AT branch of the U.S. Army. The Wall location: 45W-042 Short Summary: Crashed in the rain at night between Saigon and Can Giouc. Both the pilot and
CE were killed by flames after the rocket pods exploded. Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09511 Service number: O5420470 Country: South Vietnam MOS: 1981 = 19 Rotary Wing Aviator (Unit Commander) Primary cause: Hostile Fire Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at seaCompliment cause: fire or burns Vehicle involved: helicopter Position in vehicle: aircraft commander Started Tour: 11/03/67 "Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew Length of service: 10 Location: Long An Province III Corps. Reason: aircraft lost or crashed Casualty type: Hostile - killed married male U.S. citizen Race: Caucasian Relgion: Baptist - other groups The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident. Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: officer This record was last updated on 07/20/96 Name: SP4 Terry Chip Welty Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/05/68 while performing the duty of Crew Chief. Age at death: 20.6 Date of Birth: 01/12/48 Home City: Massillon, OH Service: regular component of the U.S. Army. Unit: 117 AHC Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade Service: U.S. Army. The Wall location: 45W-046 Short Summary: Crashed in the rain at night between Saigon and Can Giouc. Both the pilot and
CE were killed by flames after the rocket pods exploded. Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 65-09511 Service number: 12883092 Country: South Vietnam MOS: 11B2F = Infantryman Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea Compliment cause: fire or burns Vehicle involved: helicopter Position in vehicle: door gunner Started Tour: 12/17/67 "Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew Length of service: 01 Location: Long An Province III Corps. Reason: aircraft lost or crashedCasualty type: Hostile - killed single male U.S. citizen Race: Caucasian Relgion: Baptist - other groups The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident. Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty
Army Military class: enlisted personnel This record was last updated on 07/20/96
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09527 Total flight hours at this point: 00000835 Date: 05/04/68 Unit: 117 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 0200 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) 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,
12502 Total flight hours at this point: 00000896 Date: 06/08/68 Unit: 117 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 090 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) 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,
16003 Date: 11/10/68 Accident case number: 681110141 Total loss or fatality Accident Unit: 117 AHC The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 216914 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center
database. Crew Members: AC W2 STEFFES CH P W1 EMERTON MD Accident Summary: WHILE ENROUTE TO THE AREA OF OPERATIONS, AIRCRAFT LOST RPM AND THE
ENGINE TACHOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. PILOT ENTERED AUTOROTATION AND
THE N1 TACHOMETER STABALIZED AT 60%. PILOT THEN PLACED THE
GOVERNOR IN THE EMERGENCY POSITION. HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE N1 BACK
TO APPROXIMATELY 90%. WHEN PITCH WAS APPLIED, THE AIRCRAFT
EXPERIENCED A COMPRESSOR STALL. AIRCRAFT WAS FURTHER AUTOROTATED
HITTING THE GROUND WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO BREAK THE SKIDS AND
PARTIALLY SEVER THE TAIL BOOM.\\ Total flight hours at this point: 00001187 Date: 11/11/68 Unit: 117 AHC South Vietnam UTM grid coordinates: YT314019 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. ) Loss to Inventory
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09531
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09554 Total flight hours at this point: 00002248 Date: 12/21/71 Unit: 117 AHC Cambodia UTM grid coordinates: WU708155 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report.) Loss to Inventory
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 65-09563 Total flight hours at this point: 00000478 Date: 02/26/68 Unit: 117 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 feet and 080 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 4 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,
05702
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 66-00506 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00506
Date: 09/16/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1100 feet and 080
knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, INSTRUMENTS, PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: UH1P100605, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.) DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY
6712 17 1149 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
Helicopter UH-1C 66-00584
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000644
Date: 11/09/67
Accident case number: 671109031
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Cam Ranh Bay
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 0
costing 70332
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation
Safety Center database.
Crew Members
AC W1 GRODHAUS JF P W1 JOHNSON RE G E5 SMITH D
Accident Summary: Engine failure while the aircraft was over gross weight.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00585 The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000546
Date: 08/29/67
Unit: 117 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 1000 feet and 090
knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm in size. (7.62MM
Systems damaged were: N/R
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, 73547, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)
Total flight hours at this point: 00000746
Date: 12/08/67
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK
knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Destroyed by friendly forces
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or
updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNOF, 74373, CRAFX (Operations Report.
Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. )
Loss to Inventory DATE
FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00586 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00586
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000538
Date: 09/16/67
Unit: 608 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
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: LNOF74734, ARADM (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base.)
Total flight hours at this point: 00000538 Date: 09/16/67
Accident case number: 670916011
DATE
FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00587 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00587 The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000575
Date: 02/26/68
Unit: 117 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 0500 feet and 100
knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm 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, 05703
Total flight hours at this point: 00000659
Date: 03/17/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort, Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm 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: UH1P3,07712
Total flight hours at this point: 00000659
Date: 03/28/68
Accident case number: 680328011
Unit: 117 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 480
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation
Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 BRUSSE L
Accident Summary:
In route to home base, the engine failed. The aircraft commander made an autorotation damage on touch down. The number one bearing failed, fell and broke the case
This record was last updated on 01/31/97
Total flight hours at this point: 00000776
Date: 06/03/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was Climbing at 0300 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm 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, 15505
DATE
FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 66-00588 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00588
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY
Helicopter UH-1C 66-00589 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00589
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000619
Date: 08/25/67
Accident case number: 670825021 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 155 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 0
costing 217679
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation
Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 DAVIS CM P W1 MALM CL CE E4 WHITE BC G E4 CRESWELL RL Accident Summary:
While in flight, the oil warning light came on. The pilot started a climb
when the engine quit. At the autorotation flare on short final, the tail boom hit a small tree. The aircraft came to rest on its left side against tree.
War Story:
Although this helicopter was written off because of this incident, it was
later rebuilt and returned to service
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00592 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00592
Date: 02/03/68
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0300 feet and 090
knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm 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, 03402
Total flight hours at this point: 00000797
Date: 02/10/68
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT992104
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or
updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report.)
Loss to Inventory
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00593 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00593
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000372
Date: 08/22/67
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0050 feet and
060 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or
updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database.
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNOF, 73498, STMNT, FM232 (Operations Report. Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base.)
Loss to Inventory
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00598
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00598
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000437
Date: 08/31/67
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations
Report.)
Loss to Inventory
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00618 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00618
The Army purchased this helicopter 1066
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY Helicopter UH-1C 66-00663 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00663
Total flight hours at this point: 00000705 DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST
6805 67 733 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 56 789 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 99 888 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 71 959 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
P W1 WHITLOW WF
CE E5 COX SH
G E4 ALLEN GW
7002 25 1704 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7003 94 1798 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7004 74 1872 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7005 75 1947 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7006 48 1995 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 95 1032 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 11 1043 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 100 1143 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
AC W1 FORD NW
6805 43 1097 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 40 1137 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 76 1213 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 41 1254 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6809 75 1329 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6810 49 1378 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6811 52 1430 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6812 79 1509 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6901 79 1588 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6902 17 1605 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
P W1 EVANS DW
CP W1 BROWN DB CE E4 JUKIEWICZ AM
G E3 HATFIELD JE
6908 79 2110 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6909 88 2198 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6910 76 2274 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6911 69 2343 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6912 83 2426 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7001 99 2525 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7002 89 2614 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7003 100 2714 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7004 48 2762 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7005 50 2812 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
P WO1 HERBERT FREDERICK CONRAD KIA
CE SP4 BEHM CHRIS ROGER KIA
G SP4 RICKS RONALD GLENN KIA
7008 36 1006 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7009 59 1065 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7010 46 1111 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7011 46 1157 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7012 37 1194 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7101 53 1247 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7102 45 1292 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7103 54 1346 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7104 92 1438 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7105 71 1509 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7106 37 1546 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7107 56 1602 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7108 55 1657 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7109 58 1715 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7201 22 2801 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7202 10 2811 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 99 718 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 100 818 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 105 923 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 1 710 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 57 767 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6805 68 835 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 61 896 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 88 984 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 84 1068 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6809 71 1139 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6810 48 1187 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6909 3 1348 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6910 84 1432 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6911 88 1520 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6912 99 1619 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7001 54 1673 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7002 61 1734 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7003 82 1816 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7004 41 1857 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7005 69 1926 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7006 93 2019 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7007 97 2116 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7008 88 2204 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7009 65 2269 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7010 40 2309 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7011 41 2350 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7012 34 2384 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7101 31 2415 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7012 15 1598 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7101 48 1646 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7102 54 1700 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7103 63 1763 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7104 78 1841 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7105 68 1909 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7106 49 1958 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7107 87 2045 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7108 34 2079 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7109 49 2128 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7110 71 2199 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7111 49 2248 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 0 371 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 11 382 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 96 478 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 0 478 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 19 497 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 49 1132 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 7 7 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 51 58 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 52 110 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 48 158 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 51 209 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 74 283 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 62 345 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 30 375 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 69 444 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 70 514 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 58 572 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 60 632 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 10 10 WAX8AA 117 AVN VIETNAM RVN
6612 50 60 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 77 137 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 55 192 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 38 230 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 61 291 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 35 326 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 64 390 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 87 477 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 69 546 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 57 603 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 74 677 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 69 746 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 37 39 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 45 84 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 73 157 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 84 241 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 34 275 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 58 333 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 67 400 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 75 475 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 37 512 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 9 11 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 36 47 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 51 98 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 42 140 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 24 164 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 50 214 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 18 232 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 72 304 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 48 352 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 28 380 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 45 425 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 67 492 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 7 499 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6802 76 575 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6803 84 659 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6804 0 659 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6805 69 728 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6806 48 776 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6807 65 841 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6808 102 943 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6809 101 1044 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6810 13 1057 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7103 3 2125 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7104 58 2183 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7105 18 2201 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7106 45 2246 WAX8AA 117 AHC VIETNAM RVN
7107 67 2313 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7108 49 2362 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7109 62 2424 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7110 88 2512 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7111 44 2556 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7112 53 2609 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7201 28 2637 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7202 5 2642 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6902 47 1288 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6903 94 1382 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6904 53 1435 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6905 61 1496 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6906 41 1537 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6907 95 1632 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6908 101 1733 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6909 36 1769 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6910 87 1856 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6911 82 1938 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6912 102 2040 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7001 54 2094 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7002 68 2162 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7003 70 2232 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 3 4 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 39 43 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 83 126 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 62 188 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 79 267 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 52 319 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 49 368 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 64 432 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 69 501 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 22 523 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 46 569 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 32 601 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 16 617 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 97 714 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6801 83 797 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 7 7 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 53 60 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 69 129 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 45 174 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 39 213 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 60 273 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 38 311 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 22 333 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 39 372 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 12 12 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 33 45 WAX8AA 117 AVN CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 5 50 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 55 105 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 63 168 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 53 221 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 42 263 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 47 310 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 76 386 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7110 30 2658 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7111 32 2690 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7112 40 2730 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7201 42 2772 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
7202 38 2810 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000591
Date: 01/23/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0020 feet and 095 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 Skid
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, 02302
Date: 03/17/68
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20mm 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, 07706
6701 40 40 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 63 103 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 57 160 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 22 182 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 34 216 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 0 216 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 22 238 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 43 281 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 44 325 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 49 374 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 63 437 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
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