117 AHC

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00869
The Army purchased this helicopter 1066
Total flight hours at this point: 00001274
Date: 12/03/67
Accident case number: 671203082 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Nha Trang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O4 JAYNE DG
P O3 WADDELL DR

Accident Summary:

This aircraft's rotor blades were hit by aircraft UH-1D 64-13583 which hovered into its rotor blades at the refueling point.

DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6701 42 42 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 108 150 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 97 247 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 97 344 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 130 474 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 104 578 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 179 757 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 123 880 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 137 1017 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 122 1139 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 135 1274 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00869
The Army purchased this helicopter 1066
Total flight hours at this point: 00001274
Date: 12/03/67
Accident case number: 671203082 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Nha Trang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O4 JAYNE DG
P O3 WADDELL DR

Accident Summary:

This aircraft's rotor blades were hit by aircraft UH-1D 64-13583 which hovered into its rotor blades at the refueling point.

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00869
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 1066.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6701  42   42 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6702 108  150 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6703  97  247 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6704  97  344 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6705 130  474 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6706 104  578 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6707 179  757 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6708 123  880 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6709 137 1017 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6710 122 1139 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6711 135 1274 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00898
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166Total flight hours at this point: 00000555
Date: 06/08/67
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0500 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL 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: UH1P2, 72859 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00898
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001174
Date: 12/04/67
Accident case number: 671204081 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Cam Ranh Bay in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
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 FODEN JJ
P W1 ELLIS JB
CE E5 BATHEY TV

Accident Summary:

On take off over a 30 foot barrier, the aircraft lost RPM resulting in a hard landing.

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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 1166.
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6701  20   20 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6702  69   89 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6703 113  202 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6704 108  310 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6705 121  431 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6706 124  555 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6707 112  667 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6708 109  776 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6709 145  921 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6710 115 1036 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6711 138 1174 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00923
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000332
Date: 05/18/67
Unit: 605 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0400 feet and 050 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72729 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-00923
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000814
Date: 04/02/69
Accident case number: 690402331
Unit: 117 AHCThe station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 7
costing 113700
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 CABEEN CF
P W1 HINES JA
CE E3 LOCK HB
G E4 WEBB JD

Passengers:
UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G;

Accident Summary:

THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A DIRECT COMBAT SUPPORT MISSION FROM LONG BINH TO A LAND CLEARING SITE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES FROM TAY NINH AIRFIELD. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED LONG BINH WITH 640 POUNDS OF FUEL, SEVEN PASSENGERS AND THREE DUFFEL BAGS. A FUEL GAUGE CHECK WAS MADE UPON DEPARTURE TO CONFIRM THE FACT THAT THE GAUGE WAS INDICATING PROPERLY. THE FLIGHT PROCEEDED NORMALLY UNTIL THE 20 MINUTE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE VICINITY OF CU CHI. AT THIS TIME THE FUEL GAUGE READ 410 LBS. AGAIN THE FUEL GAUGE TEST BUTTON WAS USED TO CONFIRM THE CORRECTNESS OF THE GAUGE. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT TO TAY NINH. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER CONTACTED THE TOWER AT TAY NINH TO REPORT HIS PRESENCE IN THE AREA. HE ALSO RECEIVED WEATHER INFORMATION STATING THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 180-190 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT REACHED THE LAND CLEARING SITE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER THE 20 MINUTE WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDERS PLAN, TO FIRST DELIVER HIS PASSENGERS TO THE SITE AND THEN PROCEED TO TAY NINH FOR REFUELING. THE AIRCRAFT CIRCLED THE AREA IN A LEFT BANK AT 500 FEET AND 80 K, TO CHOOSE A LANDING POINT, IN HIS FIRST ORBIT OF THE SITE THE LEFT FUEL BOOST WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE RPM BLED OFF TO 6300 RPM. AT THIS TIME HE ROLLED OUT LOOKED FOR AN AREA IN WHICH TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. BOTH AIRCRAFT COMMANDER AND PILOT NOTED THE FUEL GAUGE READING 290 LBS. HIS HEADING WAS APPROXIMATELY 020 DEGREES MAGNETIC, ALMOST DIRECTLY DOWNWIND. STILL THE BEST LANDING AREA WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE AIRCRAFT STILL HAD POWER. ON SHORT FINAL TO THE CHOSEN AREA THE ENGINE QUIT AT APPROXIMATELY 100' ALTITUDE AND 40 K AIRSPEED. SINCE HIS APPROACH WAS BEING MADE ACROSS THE SHORT DIMENSIONS OF THE RICE PADDIES. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER BOTTOMED THE PITCH BUT HELD HIS FORWARD AIRSPEED TO CLEAR THE RICE PADDY DIKE. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND HARD AND BOUNCED FORWARD BUT REMAINED UPRIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER APPLIED ALL THE PITCH HE COULD TO CUSHION THE TOUCHDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT MOVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET FORWARD FROM THE INITIAL POINT OF TOUCHDOWN. THE TAIL BOOM COLLAPSED UNDER THE FORCE OF THE LANDING AND THE SKIDS WERE SEVERELY SPREAD. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF ANY FLIGHT CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-00923
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001594
Date: 07/09/70
Accident case number: 700709061
Unit: 281 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Nha Trang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 600
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 DEAN D

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LANDING TO AN LZ WHEN, IN THE DUST, THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES STRUCK AN C-RATION BOX.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-00923
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00002737
Date: 09/14/71
Accident case number: 710914111
Unit: 92 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Cam Ranh Bay in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 SANCHEZ H
Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT WAS IN PROCESS OF LANDING TO LZ ON A COMBAT ASSAULT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS HOVERING INTO THE LZ WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED A STRONG RIGHT CROSSWIND. THE PILOT COULD NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED A 2 INCH DEAD TREE CAUSING INCIDENT DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-00923
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1166.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6812  65  397 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 164  561 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 108  669 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 145  814 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-01079
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001092
Date: 12/09/68
Accident case number: 681209201
Unit: C/3/17 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Di An in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 84261
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O2 BRADBERRY JD
OB E4 BALES LR

Accident Summary:

THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY ^1730 HOURS, 9 DEC 68^, AT THE ^20TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY'S^ PARKING AREA, ^CU CHI, RVN^. THERE WERE NO INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE CORRECT USE OF ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ^LT BRADBERRY^ HAD BEEN CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH HIS UNITS DIRECT SUPPORT OUTFIT AT ^CU CHI^ ON THE AFTERNOON OF ^9 DECEMBER^. AT ^1700 LT BRADBERRY^ AND HIS CREW PREPARED FOR THEIR RETURN FLIGHT TO ^DI AN^. AFTER STARTING THE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT HAD THE GUNNER AND CREW CHIEF VISUALLY CLEAR THE AIRCRAFT ON EACH SIDE AND THEN STARTED TO INCUREASE COLLECTIVE PITCH TO BRING THE AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER. THE AIRCRAFT HEADING AT THIS TIME WAS 220 DEGREES AND THE WIND WAS FROM 130 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. AS ^LT BRADBERRY^ STARTED TO BRING THE AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER IT SKIDDED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND THE SKID SHOE NUTS ON THE BOTTON OF THE RIGHT SKID DUG INTO THE PSP. AT THIS TIME THE MOMEENTUM OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSED IT TO ROLL TO THE RIGHT AND THE WHITE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE GROUND. THE IMPACT OF ONE BLADE STRIKING THE GROUND CAUSED A REACTION SUFFICIENT TO MOVE THE ENTIRE AIRCRAFT TO THE RIGHT APPROXIMATELY SIX FEET. THE RIGHT SKID HIT THE GROUND ONCE MORE BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT FUNALLY CAME TO REST ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-01079
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00002188
Date: 11/23/70
Accident case number: 701123011
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 513
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 BOUGE TL

Accident Summary:

AC WAS PERFORMING A STEEP APPROACH DUE TO WIRES AROUND PZ. AT APPROX. 20 FEET AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SETTLING WITH POWER, AC WAITED UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN TO APPLY CUSHIONING PITCH WITH NEGLIGABLE EFFECT, AIRCRAFT HAD HARD LANDING CAUSING SKIDS TO BE SPREAD.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-01079
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00003058
Date: 09/25/71 Incident number: 710925011ACD Accident case number: 710925011 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Plantation in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT039128
Number killed in accident = 2 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 1
costing 355145
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 MARCHMAN RS
AC WO1 MILLER JOHN JEROME JR KIA
CE E4 HARBISON D
G SP4 NEVILLE STEVEN WAYNE KIA

Passengers:
O4 WE FERNANDEZ, LCO, G;

Accident Summary:

AT APPROXIMATELY 0500 HOURS THE ^117TH AHC ESB^ (EMERGENCY STANDBY TEAM) WAS LAUNCHED AS A RESULT OF BIEN HOA AFB HAVING RECEIVED INCOMING ROUNDS. THE TEAM CONSISTED OF ONE UH-1H LIGHTSHIP AND TWO UH-1C/M ARMED HELICOPTERS. THEIR MISSION WAS TO ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE POSITION FROM WHICH THE ENEMY HADFIRED THE ROUNDS. THE TEAM PROCEEDED TO THE SUSPECTED AREA AND THE LIGHTSHIP BEGAN A LOW-LEVEL RECONNAISSANCE OF THE AREA WHILE BEING COVERED BY THE ARMED HELICOPTERS. AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT THERE WAS A THIN LAYER OF GROUND FOG IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. TO THE NORTH, NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST WAS A MUCH HEAVIER CONCENTRATION OF GROUND FOG WHICH WAS MOVING TOWARD THE OPERATIONAL AREA. AS THE SEARCH PROGRESSED A LAYER OF FOG ESTIMATED AT 250 FEET THICK TRAVERSED OVER THE LIGHTSHIP. AS A RESULT THE ARMED HELICOPTERS COULD NOT MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE LIGHTSHIP THEREFORE THE GUN LEAD ELECTEDTO TERMINATE THE MISSION AND INFORMED THE LIGHTSHIP OF HIS DECISION. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER OF THE LIGHTSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THE TRANSMISSION AND ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO CLIMB OUT TO THE SOUTHWEST. ONE OF THE ARMED HELICOPTERS HAD SEEN AN UNIDENTIFIED AIRCRAFT TO THE SOUTHWEST HEADING TOWARD THE SEARCH AREA AT LOW-LEVEL AND SUGGESTED THE LIGHTSHIP TURN AND CLIMB OUT TO THE NORTH. AGAIN THE LIGHTSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED AND INITIATED A RIGHT TURN TOWARD A NORTHERLY HEADING. AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME AS THE TURN WAS COMPLETED THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER ESTABLISHED A POWER SETTING WHICH STABILIZED THE N1 AT 94%. (HE HAS STATED HIS HOVER POWER WAS ABOUT 93%). AT THIS TIME THE AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED IN AN ACCELERATION ATTITUDE AND THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER WATCHED THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR UNTIL IT REACHED 60 KNOTS, AT WHICH TIME HE REPORTS ALL INSTRUMENTS WERE IN THE GREEN, THE ATTITUDE INDICATOR WAS INDICATING A CLIMB BUT THE VSI WAS READING A 500 FPM (FEET PER MINUTE) DESCENT. SIMULTANEOUS WITH THE ACCELERATION THE LIGHT SYSTEM (A CLUSTER OF SEVEN '7' C-130 HERCULES LANDING LIGHTS) WERE EXTINGUISHED. UPON NOTICING THE INDICATION OF A DESCENT THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER STATES HE INCREASED COLLECTIVE BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESCEND. AT AN ESTIMATED FIVE TO TEN FEET AGL (AC'S ESTIMATE WITHOUT VISUAL GROUND REFERENCE) COLLECTIVE WAS INCREASED TO THE DEGREE WHERE A "BLEEDING OFF" OF RPM WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE LOW RPM WARNING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. IMPACT WAS AT A SHALLOW ANGLE, NEAR LEVEL, AT APPROXIMATELY 60 KNOTS. INITIAL IMPACT WAS WITH LOW TREES FOLLOWED BY GROUND IMPACT AT WHICH TIME THE LEFT SKID AND THE AFT CROSSTUBE SEPARATED. FROM THAT POINT THE AIRCRAFT WAS STILL RELATIVELY LEVEL, SLIDING ON THE BELLY UNTIL IT HIT A SMALL TREE AND A MOUND OF DIRT AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME POINT AS TAB E ITEM E. THIS CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO YAW AND ROLL TO THE LEFT SIDE. FROM THIS PIINT THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN SHEDDING PARTS. DURING THIS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS THE PILOT (LEFT SIDE) AND THE CREWCHIEF WERE THROWN FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT WAS FOUND AT POINT 1, TAB E AND HIS SEAT WAS FOUND AT POINT Q TAB E. THE CREWCHIEF CAME TO REST IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PILOT'S SEAT. THE MAIN WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED AT TAB E POINT P WHERE THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER RELEASED HIMSELF FROM HIS SEAT AND MOVED FROM THE BURNING WRECKAGE. PORTIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED ON BEYOND THE MAIN WRECKAGE. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER AND CREWCHIEF WERE EVACUATED BY SIDEWINDER 8, THE ARMED HELICOPTER LEAD AIRCRAFT. THE CO-PILOT WAS EVACUATED BY A MEDICAL EVACUATION HELICOPTER AND LATER SUCCUMBED AT THE 24TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL AT LONG BINH. THE DOORGUNNER REMAINED IN THE MAIN WRECKAGE AND RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES THERIN. THE AIRCRAFT AND ALL SYSTEMS WERE TOTALLY DESTROYED.\\

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: WO1 John Jerome Miller, Jr.
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/25/71 while performing the duty of Aircraft Commander.
Age at death: 22.1Date of Birth: 08/10/49
Home City: Woodlyn, PA
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: USARV
Flight class: 71-21/71-19
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 02W-025
Short Summary: Light ship lost power and crashed at night. AC W1 MARCHMAN & CE E4 HARBISON survived.
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 66-01079
SSN: 166420458
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 100B = Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: unknown
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: co-pilot
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 08/31/71
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
The initial status of this person was: no previous report
Length of service: *
Location: Bien Hoa Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: YT040140
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died illness or injuries
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: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 08/20/95

Name: SP4 Steven Wayne Neville
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/25/71 while performing the duty of Gunner.
Age at death: 19.8
Date of Birth: 11/22/51
Home City: Spokane, WA
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHCMajor organization: USARV
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 02W-026
Short Summary: Light ship lost power and crashed at night. AC W1 MARCHMAN & CE E4 HARBISON survived.
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 66-01079
SSN: 533541837
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N20 = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: unknown
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 08/20/71
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
The initial status of this person was: no previous report
Length of service: *
Location: Bien Hoa Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: YT040140
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
married male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/28/94

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-01079
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 1266.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6910  57 1149 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  95 1244 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  79 1323 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  64 1387 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  83 1470 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003 101 1571 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  76 1647 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005  74 1721 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  69 1790 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 108 1898 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  73 1971 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  68 2039 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  75 2114 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  74 2188 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012 108 2296 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 116 2412 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  86 2498 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  72 2570 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  98 2668 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105 103 2771 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  71 2842 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  81 2923 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  83 3006 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  52 3058 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-01091
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000153
Date: 06/19/67
Accident case number: 670619031
Unit: USARV FLT DET
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 70000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 KNOX BA
P O3 FREEMAN DL
CE E4 DUNBAR CA
G E4 TANKERSL K

Accident Summary:

Lost RPM during take-off. Aircraft had nine on board plus 300 lbs of cargo. It turned right and struck the ground, turned right again and the main rotor blades struck the ground on the left side

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-01091
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 0167.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6705 120  128 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-01156
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 0167.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6711  87  677 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6712  35  712 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6801  96  808 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6802 130  938 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803 146 1084 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804  11 1095 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805  93 1188 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806  61 1249 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 134 1383 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 125 1508 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 122 1630 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810 107 1737 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 100 1837 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  75 1912 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 104 2016 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 103 2119 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN  

As of 2005 156 is in Sweden and is being used as a Heavy Lifter.

 Prior to that it was sold to Spain in 1995 and was used in firefighting. 

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000228
Date: 05/04/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0020 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ENGINEThe 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, 74230, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000726
Date: 09/07/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at 0040 feet and 050 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 8 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: ENGINE, STRUCTURE, 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: LNOF, 74732, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000775
Date: 10/29/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Operations Area this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0020 feet and 040 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: ARMAMENT
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, 74773, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000775
Date: 10/31/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was in Descent at 0020 feet and 050 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 Forward area
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: LNOF, 74774, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000926
Date: 12/03/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was at Hover at 0025 feet and 000 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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74359, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000926
Date: 12/06/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0175 feet and 050 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: ARMAMENT, STRUCTURE, 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: LNOF, 74363, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000926
Date: 12/10/67
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 070 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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74409, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000990
Date: 01/31/68 Accident case number: 680131161 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: A/1/9 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Bien Hoa 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 O4 STONE GL
P W1 BOND MW

Accident Summary:

On takeoff, pilot tried to pass between two parked helicopters. Main rotor blades hit tip of main rotor blades of parked helicopter

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001384
Date: 10/01/69
Accident case number: 691001191
Unit: 176 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O3 MOTHERSBAUGH RL

Accident Summary:

IN FLT VIOLENT 1-1 VIB WAS EXPC FOLL BY A NOSE LOW RT ROLL CE CONF 90 DEG GEAR BOX & T/R HAD SEPARATED NEEDLES JOINED AUTO APPR WAS MADE TO SAND BAR & ACFT BROUGHT UNDER CON THROTTLE WAS ROLLED OFF & INITIAL PITCH APPLIED & NOSE YAWED 40 DEG RT DAM TO RT SIDE OF PYLON REVEALS 90 DEG GEAR BOX TWISTED OVER RT SIDE & BLADES STRUCK PYLON TWICE T/R/B SEV T/R DRIVE SHAFT T/R COMPONENTS COULD NOT BE LOCATED ICDT DAM \ 90 DEG G/B FAILED \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001714
Date: 04/26/70
Unit: 176 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 1100 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 02 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: BDART, SIF, 01899, CASRP (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Casualty Report. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1M tail number 66-15011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00002379
Date: 08/07/71
Accident case number: 710807051
Unit: 176 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 WEST JC

Accident Summary:

RIGHT TRANSMISSION COWLING SUPPORT NOT INSTALLED CAUSING COWLING LATCH NOT TO HOLD. COWLING CAMEOFF IN FLIGHT AND STRUCK MAIN ROTOR BLADES. AIRCRAFT FLOWN TO CHU LAI FOR BLADE REPLACEMENTS.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15011
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 0267.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7110  40 2499 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111   8 2507 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  31 2538 WC44AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201  40 2578 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  48 2626 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000250
Date: 12/01/67
Accident case number: 671201031
Unit: A/3/17 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Di An in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
costing 18522
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 MARLOCK TJ
P W1 GEORGE CG
CE E5 ROWAN LE

Accident Summary:

At the refueling pad, the crew chief picked up the refueling nozzle and after cleaning it plugged the ground in while placing the nozzle in the tank. Fuel spilled on the aircraft and caught on fire. In ducking, the crew chief pulled the fuel full on where it locked due to the ratchet type nozzle causing fuel to continue to feed the fire. The fire was put out with extinguishers.

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000340
Date: 01/31/68 Unit: A/3/17 CAV
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 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)
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, 03119 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000340
Date: 01/31/68
Unit: A/3/17 CAV
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 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
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, 03131 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000340
Date: 01/31/68
Unit: A/3/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERfor Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 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)
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, 03153 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000446
Date: 02/06/68
Unit: A/3/17 CAV
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 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 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, 03706 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001344
Date: 09/08/69
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT022054
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

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001344
Date: 09/08/69
Incident number: 690908231ACD Accident case number: 690908231 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 2
costing 294128
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 MILLS JG
P W1 MURASKA PP
CE E4 STANTON LW
G SP4 BROOKS AMBROSE H JR KIA

Passengers:
, MCO, G; , FCO, G;

Accident Summary:

AT APPROXIMATELY 0255 HOURS ON THE MORNING OF 8 SEP 69 A SCRAMBLE WAS CALLED BY THE BIEN HOA TACTICAL OPERATIONS CENTER TO THE 117TH OPERATIONS. THE FIRE-FLY TEAM ON A FIVE MINUTE STAND-BY WAS NOTIFIED THAT AN MP HAD FALLEN OFF A BARGE NORTH OF THE LONG BINH RIVER BRIDGE. OTHER THAN ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AS TO CALL SIGNS, FREQUENCIES AND LOCATION, THE DETAILED CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE INCIDENT WERE UNKNOWN. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LOCATION, COMMUNICATION WAS MADE WITH THE PATROL BOATS WORKING IN THE AREA AND IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE MP HAD BEEN IN THE WATER FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES AND THE CURRENTS WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 15 KNOTS. THE 117TH AVN CO'S SOP STATES THAT THE FIRE-FLY TEAM WILL CONSIST OF TWO UH-1C AND ONE UH-1H. THE THREE AIRCRAFT ON THIS TYPE OF MISSION FLY IN A STACKED FORMATION. THE AIR MISSION COMMANDER FLYS AT THE HIGHEST ALTITUDE AND ACTS AS A C&C SHIP. THE LIGHT SHIP AND "LOW SHIP" COORDINATE TOGETHER AS TO ALTITUDES AND METHODS OF SEARCH, DEPENDING ON THE TACTICAL SITUATION. IN THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION THE AIR MISSION COMMANDER WAS ABOVE THE TWO UH-1C'S AND DIRECTED THE LIGHT SHIP TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE MP FELL INTO THE RIVER. THE LIGHT SHIP DESCENDED TO A WORKING ALTITUDE OF 200 FEET AND STARTED MAKING RIGHT 360 DEG TURNS OVER THIS AREA WORKING HIS WAY WITH THE CURRENT, SOUTH, TOWARDS THE BRIDGE. APPROXIMATELY 100 METERES BEFORE REACHING THE BRIDGE THE LIGHT SHIP TOOK UP A HEADING WHICH WOULD ALLOW HIM TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AT A RIGHT ANGLE. AT THIS TIME THE PILOT OF THE LOW SHIP SAID "HARD RIGHT" OVER THE UHF. IMMEDIATELY AIRCRAFT 66-15032 MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN. AT APPROXIMATELY 30 DEG INTO HIS TURN HIS TAIL ROTOR APPARENTLY HIT THE HIGH TENSION POWER LINES CROSSING THE RIVER. AT THE TIME OF THE STRIKE THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A HARD RIGHT BANK WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 KNOTS AIRSPEED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN STARTED SPINNING HARD TO THE RIGHT. CW2 MILLS THOUGHT HE HAD LOST HIS TAIL ROTOR BUT WAS MAINLY CONCERNED IN KEEPING THE CYCLIC CENTERED FOR FEAR OF INVERTING HIS AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED THE WATER NOSE LOW AND SPINNING TO THE RIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 100 METERS NORTH OF THE BRIDGE. THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SINKING. BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT MADE CONTACT WITH THE WATER, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE GUNNER, SP4 BROOKS, EITHER JUMPED OR WAS THROWN FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS, STAYED INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL THE AIRCRAFT MADE CONTACT WITH THE WATER. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER, PILOT AND CREW CHIEF SURFACED WITHIN 20 FEET OF EACH OTHER AFTER EXITING THE AIRCRAFT. SP4 BROOKS SURFACED APPROXIMATELY 75 METERS FROM THE REST OF THE CREW AND WAS SEEN BRIEFLY BY THE CREW AND SOME VIETNAMESE PEOPLE ON THE BRIDGE BEFORE HE WENT UNTER THE WATER.\\

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: SP4 Ambrose H. Brooks, Jr.
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 09/08/69 while performing the duty of Gunner.
Age at death: 35.8
Date of Birth: 11/30/33
Home City: Oxford, NC
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 18W-058
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15032
SSN: 245609699
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67A1F = Aircraft Maintenance ApprenticeMajor attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: drowning
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: door gunner
Started Tour: 07/10/69
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 12
Location: Kien Tuong Province IV Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
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: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/28/94

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15032
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 0267.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  23  701 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  26  727 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  54  781 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  60  841 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 102  943 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  72 1015 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  29 1044 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  35 1079 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  68 1147 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906   0 1147 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  79 1226 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  85 1311 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15056
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000252
Date: 11/25/67
Unit: C/3/17 CAVThis was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 25.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74143, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15056
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000478
Date: 03/17/68
Unit: HHT/3/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
The helicopter was hit in the Aft area
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, 07703 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15056
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000478
Date: 03/22/68
Unit: HHT/3/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 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 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, 08201 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15056
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001285
Date: 06/13/69
Unit: 520 TC BN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: TRANSMISSION, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 16401 ()

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15056
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 0367.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  39  752 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  27  779 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  61  840 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  47  887 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  79  966 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  68 1034 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  83 1117 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  56 1173 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  85 1258 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15062
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000279
Date: 01/22/68
Unit: A/7/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was in Descent at 0150 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 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, 02201 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15062
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000576
Date: 04/27/68
Unit: HHT/7/17 CAV
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 095 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 Armament system
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENTThe 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, 11801 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15062
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001059
Date: 12/06/68
Accident case number: 681206021
Unit: 134 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phu Hiep in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1200
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 DONNELLY JT

Accident Summary:

ACFT HOVERING WHEN ENG FAILED AC AUTO & LND HARD FIRE IN ENG COMPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED \ ENG FAIL DUE TO FOD FOD IDENT AS GREEN TAPE \

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15062
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 0367.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7008  44 1528 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  65 1593 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  47 1640 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  41 1681 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  54 1735 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101  34 1769 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  48 1817 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  71 1888 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  69 1957 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105  87 2044 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  36 2080 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  65 2145 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  70 2215 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  60 2275 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  82 2357 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111  79 2436 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  61 2497 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201  36 2533 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  72 2605 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15102
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000287
Date: 03/06/68
Unit: 355 AVN
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 1500 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)
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, 06605 ()

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15102
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 0467.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6811  59  870 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  80  950 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  42  992 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  85 1077 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  64 1141 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  50 1191 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  71 1262 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  96 1358 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 104 1462 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  58 1520 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  94 1614 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  65 1679 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  70 1749 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  58 1807 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15182
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000360
Date: 05/07/68
Unit: 334 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 feet and 110 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
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, 12804 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15182
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00001428
Date: 07/02/69
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 0400 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, ARMAMENT
Casualties = 02 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: UH1P3, 18301 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15182
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00002165
Date: 07/08/70
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT984412
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

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15182
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 0767.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6812  62  934 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  60  994 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  69 1063 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  60 1123 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  55 1178 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  76 1254 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  75 1329 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  99 1428 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  87 1515 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  46 1561 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  68 1629 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  95 1724 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  28 1752 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  78 1830 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  86 1916 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  73 1989 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  54 2043 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005  73 2116 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  49 2165 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15213
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867Total flight hours at this point: 00000321
Date: 01/30/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 20 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR, 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, 03014 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15213
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 04/22/68
Accident case number: 680422151 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 189 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Pleiku / CP Schmidt in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 0
costing 216914
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 KREUTZ JR
P W3 FISH RM
G E4 NELSON AF

Accident Summary:

During flight, engine failure occured. The pilot entered an autorotation and selected a highway as the touch down point. The aircraft commander then observed 2 trucks on the highway. The aircraft commander then selected an alternate touch down point. The aircraft struck a hidden log in the grass. The engine failure was the result of failure of the number 3 bearing

This record was last updated on 04/13/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15213
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 04/25/68
Unit: 355 AVN
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: ZA202681
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

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15213
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 0867.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6709  15   15 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6710  67   82 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218
The Army purchased this helicopter 0967
Total flight hours at this point: 00000282
Date: 01/08/68
Accident case number: 680108011
Unit: 355 AVN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 425
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 MORGAN JD

Accident Summary:

Engine failure. Forced landing with tail low attitude to decrease ground speed upon touchdown in confined area. Tail boom and stinger hit shoulder of ditch

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218
The Army purchased this helicopter 0967
Total flight hours at this point: 00001472
Date: 09/09/69
Accident case number: 690909151
Unit: 191 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Can-Tho in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3532
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 HAMILTON D

Accident Summary:

ENG COWLING FLEW OFF DUR FLT & STRUCK M/R/B ACFT CONTD TO LZ \ LATCH LOOSE PRIOR TO FLT \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218
The Army purchased this helicopter 0967
Total flight hours at this point: 00001472
Date: 09/19/69
Accident case number: 690919091
Unit: 191 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Can-Tho in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3100
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 PATTERSON CC

Accident Summary:

IN 10 DEG DIVE FR 1300 FT AT 110 KNOTS LF & RT XMSN COWLING BLEW OFF & STRUCK M/R BLADE ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218The Army purchased this helicopter 0967
Total flight hours at this point: 00001635
Date: 11/18/69
Unit: 191 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0100 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 6 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: FUEL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 32203

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218
The Army purchased this helicopter 0967
Total flight hours at this point: 00001635
Date: 11/26/69
Unit: 191 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 Climbing 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)
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, 33002

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15218
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0967.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7006  19 1834 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 110 1944 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  57 2001 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  81 2082 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  45 2127 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  69 2196 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  20 2235 WDX9AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  15 2250 WDX9AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16024
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000288
Date: 01/09/68
Unit: C/7/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0200 feet and 080 knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo 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, 00906

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16024
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000989
Date: 12/03/68
Accident case number: 681203051
Unit: F/8 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 SHIMOKAWA HT
P O2 WYATT JW
G E4 GABRAL S

Accident Summary:

ACFT ON GND WHEN GUNNER LEFT ACFT & WALKED INTO T/R \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16024
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00002347
Date: 02/12/71
Accident case number: 710212021
Unit: 71 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 MAURER HF

Accident Summary:

THE AIRCRAFTWAS TAKING-OFF FROM A TIGHTLY CONFINED LZ AND WAS HOVERING BACKWARDS WITH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK A TALL TREE ON THE SIDE OF A HILL.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16024
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7201  83 3009 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202   0 3009 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16068
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000214
Date: 06/25/67
Accident case number: 670625011 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
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 HUPPER NP
P W1 JOHNSON RE
CE E5 PHILLIPS DG
G E5 DUVALL TM

Accident Summary:

As the aircraft took-off from a Navy ship, the crew heard a loud noise in the engine. The EGT went up and the engine failed. While still over the water, the pilot entered an autorotation. On touch down the aircraft rolled to the right and the pilot continue the roll to the right. The aircraft sank in two minutes. There were no injuries

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16068
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6705 117  117 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16081
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000208
Date: 05/03/67
Unit: 173 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Climbing at 1200 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL 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: UH1P2, 72618

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16081
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001708
Date: 03/23/69
Incident number: 690323191ACD Accident case number: 690323191 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Plantation in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT275351
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 3
costing 286745
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 DOUGLAS MB
P O2 EDWARDS GC
CE SP5 BARNES TOMMY LEE KIA
G E4 WICKS JD

Passengers: UNK UNK, LCO, G; O3 H SIEBIG, PAX, D; E7 JA YERSAK, PAX, D;

Accident Summary:

THE CREW OF AIRCRAFT HAD FLOWN FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. AT 1330 HOURS THEY COMMENCED THE MISSION OF RESUPPLYING AND INSERTING PASSENGERS AND SUPPLIES FROM FIRE SUPPORT BASE KATE. SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS THE FIRST OF THREE AIRCRAFT TO TAKE OFF FROM FSB KATE. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE AIRCRAFT HAD 800 LBS OF FUEL ON BOARD, A CREW OF FOUR, TWO PASSENGERS AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY WATER BAGS, IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY FORTY LBS PER BAG. THE AIRCRAFT ARRIVED AT THE LANDING ZONE, 6 KM NORTHWEST FSB KATE AND CIRCLED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO HIS APPROACH. THE OVAL SHAPED AREA WAS SURROUNDED BY TREES FROM 35 TO 100 FEET HIGH AND THICK UNDERBRUSH AT THE BOTTOM. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER ELECTED TO MAKE A STEEP APPROACH ON AN APPROXIMATE HEADING OF NORTH. THE AIRCRAFT TERMINATED AT A HOVER SOMEWHERE BETWEEN FIVE AND THIRTY FEET AS TESTIFIED BY ^LT EDWARDS^ AND ^CPT SIEBIG.^ ^LT EDWARDS,^ PILOT, STATED THEY WERE RECEIVING BLADE STRIKES AS THE AIRCRAFT STARTED ITS DESCENT INTO THE LZ, AND CAME TO A HOVER THE FIRST TIME AT 25-30 FEET. THE AIRCRAFT LATER SETTLED TO APPROXIMATELY A FIVE FOOT HOVER AND THE CREW AND PASSENGERS WERE INSTRUCTED BY THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER TO THROW OUT THE WATER BAGS. DURING THE CLIMB OUT ON A HEADING OF NORTH, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED VIBRATING AND AT ABOUT 60 TO 75 FEET THE AIRCRAFT MADE A LEFT TURN, STRUCK A TREE LIMB WITH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE. AFTER STRIKING THE TREE THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY CRASHED TO THE GROUND WITH THE LEFT FRONT SIDE BEING THE FIRST POINT OF IMPACT, APPROXIMATELY 30 METERS WEST OF THE LANDING ZONE. THE #2 AIRCRAFT COMMANDER MADE A DESCENT INTO THE LZ AND EXTRACTED THE WOUNDED.\\

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: SP5 Tommy Lee Barnes
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 03/23/69 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 21.2
Date of Birth: 01/20/48
Home City: Harrisburg, IL
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHCMajor organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 28W-016
Short Summary: Killed instantly when took fire on resupply mission - A/C hit tree and rolled over. Flying in different ship as a favor for buddy.
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 66-16081
Service number: 16988132
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N2F = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Primary cause: A/C Accident
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: weapons
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 10/11/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 02
Location: Long Khanh Province III Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
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: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/28/94

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16081
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  25 1257 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  92 1349 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 103 1452 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  64 1516 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  75 1591 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 117 1708 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16089
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001045
Date: 06/26/69
Accident case number: 690626211
Unit: C/101 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Phu Bai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4606
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 CRAWFORD WH
IP W1 CORMACK BG

Accident Summary:

ON THE DATE AND TIME MENTIONED WO1 CORMACK WAS ADMINISTERING A 90 DAY STANDARDIZATION RIDE TO WO1 CRAWFORD. PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE RIDE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL SOP THEY HAD LANDED AND DISCHARGED THE CREW CHIEF, SSG WILLIAM B. TAYLOR NG 28202919, AND THE GUNNER, SP4 LESLIE H. JAMES RA52763266. THE STANDARDIZATION RIDE PROCEEDED IN A NORMAL MANNER WITH ALL MANEUVERS BEING ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORALLY. DURING THE LAST LOW LEVEL AUTOROTATION, TOUCHDOWN WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON THE EXTREME END OF WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED THE USEABLE TRAINING AREA. GROUND SPEED AT TOUCHDOWN WAS EXCESSIVE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE TOTAL GROUND RUN WAS 90 FEET. AT 50 FEET AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE LEFT SKID STRUCK A BAMBOO STUMP APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 10 INCHES HIGH. THE IMPACT BENT THE LEFT SKID IN TOWARDS THE AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE CROSS TUBES TO BEND BACKWARDS AND THE RIGHT SKID TO COLLAPSE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND A THOROUGH INSPECTION WAS MADE, WO1 CORMACK DECIDED THAT THE AIRCRAFT COULD BE FLOWN BACK TO THE COMPANY AREA AND PROCEEDED TO DO SO LANDING THE AIRCRAFT ON A BASE PREPARED OF STACKED SAND BAGS.\\

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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7012  90 1144 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 100 1244 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  97 1341 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  97 1438 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104 101 1539 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105  61 1600 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  93 1693 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  75 1768 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  91 1859 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  79 1938 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  91 2029 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111 109 2138 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112   0 2138 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201 104 2242 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202 103 2345 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16099
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001446
Date: 04/03/69
Accident case number: 690403401 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 175 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 3
costing 237504
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 O2 SMITH RD
P O2 SCOTT JW
CE E4 WISNESKI JJ
G E3 LIBERATOSCIOLI L

Passengers:
UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK PT SCHWARTZ, PAX, G; UNK JL ASHTON, PAX, G;

Accident Summary:

THE AIRCRAFT AND CREW WERE ABOUT TO PERFORM A ROUTINE COMBAT SUPPORT MISSION AND WERE ENROUTE TO AN OUTPOST SOME 20 MILES FROM HA TIEN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS STARTED AT 0900 HOURS AND A COMPLETE SYSTEMS CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND FOUND TO BE GOOD. THE AC THEN MADE A HOVER CHECK AND WAS SATISFIED WITH ALL THE POWER SETTINGS. THE AC THEN ELECTED TO TAKE-OFF TO THE SOUTHWEST WHICH CAUSED A QUARTERING TAIL WIND CONDITION. AS THE AC CLEARED THE SEA WALL HE STARTED LOSING RPM AND CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL HE DECIDED TO ABORT AND DITCH THE AIRCRAFT. THE AC ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN RPM BY LOWERING THE COLLECTIVE AND FLARING THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS 30 TO 40 KNOTS AND ESTIMATED TO BE 25 FEET OFF THE WATER WHEN THE AC DECIDED TO DITCH THE HELICOPTER. THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE WATER AND BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR AND THEN HIT AGAIN COMING TO A STOP. THE ADVANCING MAIN ROTOR HIT THE WATER AND ROLLED THE AIRCRAFT TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE WATER AND BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR AND THEN HIT AGAIN COMING TO A STOP. THE ADVANCING MAIN ROTOR HIT THE WATER AND ROLLED THE AIRCRAFT TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS AFLOAT LONG ENOUGH FOR NAVY SWIFT BOATS TO ARRIVE AND RESCUE THE CREW AND PASSENGERS.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16099
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6705  78   78 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6706 168  246 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6707 102  348 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6708  99  447 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6709  61  508 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6710  74  582 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16127
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000000
Date: 06/21/67
Accident case number: 670621011
Unit: DIROF SUP TRAN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 351
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 BAKER RB
P W1 SNOOK AL
CE E4 GOODPAST TG
G E4 HITZEMAN RF

Accident Summary:

Aircraft struck some barbed wire in the LZ. The pilot did not see the wire in time to avoid contact

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16127
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367Total flight hours at this point: 00000000
Date: 07/29/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
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 0100 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 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: UH1P2, 73323

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16127
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0367.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7105  11 2351 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  12 2363 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107   0 2363 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108   4 2367 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109   8 2375 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  14 2389 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111  32 2421 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  10 2431 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201  31 2462 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202 106 2568 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16143
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000527
Date: 03/09/68
Accident case number: 680309041
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Ban Me Thuot in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 66067
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 WEST FE
P W1 MIRON WO

Accident Summary:

While terminating an approach, the aircraft commander heard a loud grinding noise and the aircraft lost power, yawed left, and dropped from 2 feet. Engine failure, cause unknown

This record was last updated on 01/31/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16143
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001214
Date: 04/26/69
Accident case number: 690426131
Unit: 173 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Di An in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 7
costing 39745
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 HAAS ME
P O2 WINDLE EL
CE E4 WHITE MJ
G E3 DAVIE JF

Passengers:
UNK UNK, LCO, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G; UNK UNK, PAX, G;

Accident Summary:

AT 1430 HOURS ON 26 APRIL 1969, THE AIRCRAFT AND CREW WERE ASSIGNED A SINGLE SHIP MISSION TO EXTRACTA SIX MAN LONG RANGE RECONNAISSANCE PATROL FROM A PICKUP ZONE AT COORDINATES XT735567. THE PICKUP ZONE WAS A CONFINED AREA THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 METERS LONG AND 30 METERS WIDE. THE LONG AXIS OF THE AREA BEING GENERALLY EAST TO WEST. THE CENTER OFTHE PICKUP ZONE HAD SCATTERED UNDERBRUSH AND TREE STUMPS UP TO THREE FEET THROUGHOUT AND THE AREA WAS SURROUNDED ENTIRELY BY TREES RANGING IN HEIGHT FROM 75-125 FEET. AT APPROXIMATELY 1415 HOURS THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER, ^CPT. HAAS^, FLEW TO THE AREA TO MAKE THE EXTRACTION AND RETURN THE LONG RANGE RECONNAISSANCE PATROL TO LAI KHE, RVN, WHICH WAS THEIR HOME STATION. THE TOTAL TURN AROUND TIME FOR THE MISSION WAS TO BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. AFTER ARRIVING ON STATION AT THE PICKUP ZONE THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER MADE AN AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE OF THEAREA AND THEN MADE A 5 FOOT HOVER CHECK. HE HAD A LOAD OF 1100 PUNDS OF FUEL AND SIX U.S. SOLDIERS AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 6600 RPM AT A 5 FOOT HOVER. AFTER PERFORMING THE HOVER CHECK HE HOVERED BACKWARDS IN THE PICKUP ZONE (TO THE EAST) SO AS TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE LONG AXIS OF THE AREA. HETHEN ATTEMPTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF TO THE WEST BECAUSE THIS AFFORDED HIM THE CLEAREST TAKEOFF AXIS. AS THE TIP PATH PLANE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS TILTED FORWARD DURING TAKEOFF TO GAIN FORWARD SPEED AND TRANSLATIONAL LIFT REQUIRED FOR A NORMAL TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SETTLE BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF LIFT ON THE ROTOR SYSTEM. TO COMPENSATE FOR THIS LOSSOF LIFT AND TO AVOID STRIKING THE UNDERBRUSH AND STUMPS IN THE AREA, ADDITIONAL COLLECTIVE PITCH WASAPPLIED BY ^CPT HAAS^. THIS SUBSEQUENT INCREASE INPITCH REQUIRED MORE POWER THAN WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE EXISTING LOAD CONDITION AND APPROXIMATELY 600 ENGINE RPM WAS LOST. THIS LOSS OF RPM COMPOUNDED THE PROBLEMS OF MAKING A NORMAL TAKEOFF FROM THE CONFINED AREA. DUE TO THE HEAVY GROSS WEIGHT (APPROXIMATELY 8500 POUNDS) AND THE SHORT DISTANCE TO THE BARRIERS (50 METERS) TRANSLATIONAL LIFT WAS NOT OBTAINED. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER REALIZING THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO CLEAR THE BARRIERS AND THAT HE WASCOMMITTED TO TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THE UNDERBRUSH ANDSTUMPS IN THE AREA MADE A LEFT BANKING MANEUVER TOAVOID CONTACT WITH A TREE AT THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE PICKUP ZONE. THIS MANEUVER WAS ONLY PARTIALLY COMPLETED AND THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES OF THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE TRUNK OF A NINE INCH DIAMETER TREE. THIS TREE STRIKE DESTROYED APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET OFF THE TIPS OF BOTH MAIN ROTOR BLADES. THIS DAMAGE TO THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES CAUSED A PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED FORWARD STRIKING TWO ADDITIONAL TREES WITH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES BEFORE IMPACTING THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 100 METERS WEST OF THE INITIAL TAKEOFF POINT. UPON CONTACT WITH THE GROUND BOTH SKIDS WERETORN FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FUSELAGE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF TAKEOFF IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. AFTER IMPACT THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER ATTEMPTED TO SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BUT ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTY IN THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ROLL THE THROTTLE PAST THE FLIGHT IDLE DETENT. AT THIS TIME ALL CREWMEMBERS AND PASSENGERS EXITED THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER SET UP A SECURITY PERIMETER IN THE AREA AND THEN RETURNED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16143
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0367.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6802  68  527 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803   0  527 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804   0  527 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16168
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000635
Date: 11/08/67
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
Unknown this helicopter was at Hover at 0150 feet and 000 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: 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: UH1P2, 74050

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16168
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000805
Date: 01/09/68
Accident case number: 680109121 Unit: 189 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Pleiku / CP Schmidt in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 14386
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 MILLER RE
P W1 JOHNSON LE

Accident Summary:

A loud bang was heard during flight. The aircraft yawed left. Pilot went into an autorotation. Aircraft fell through from the flare causing a hard landing. Main drive shaft failed suspect maintenance error. Seal in forward end of main drive shaft failed

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16168
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00002268
Date: 04/06/70
Unit: D/1/10 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was an Inactive mission for Parked
While on Helo Pad this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (SATCHEL)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side causing an Explosion.
Systems damaged were: INSTRUMENTS, MULTIPLE
The helicopter was parked.
Entry for parked aircraft.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, 01616, SIF (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )
Loss to Inventory

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16168
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6704  51   52 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16181
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000508
Date: 01/21/68
Accident case number: 680121041 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 155 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Ban Me Thuot in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 228554
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 HENSON FK
P W1 WATSON RW

Accident Summary:

Upon takeoff under extremely dusty conditions, the aircraft commander failed to supply sufficient power to obtain translational lift. Aircraft commander decided to abort the takeoff instead of risking dropping over the ledge and hovered backwards under IFR conditions. Upon hovering to the rear the right skid came in contact with the ground letting the rotor blade strike the runway and causing major damage to the aircraft

War Story:
Although this helicopter was written off because of this incident, it was later rebuilt and returned to service

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16181
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00003730
Date: 07/13/72 Unit: 605 TC CO
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YD360405
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

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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0367.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6808 147  655 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 114  769 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  89  858 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  77  935 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  96 1031 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 110 1141 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  77 1218 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 115 1333 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  71 1404 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 101 1505 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906 109 1614 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  92 1706 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908 107 1813 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909 100 1913 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 104 2017 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  87 2104 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16196
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 0367.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6806  92  898 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 179 1077 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 112 1189 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16262
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00002197
Date: 06/30/70
Accident case number: 700630211
Unit: 192 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phan Thiet in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 62704
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 BEAM TD
P W1 CAMPBELL TA
CE E5 LOWERY FL
G E4 GALLION DB

Passengers:
CC CHIEF, GM, G;

Accident Summary:

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

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16262
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00003196
Date: 06/07/71
Accident case number: 710607051
Unit: 192 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phan Rang Bay in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 3000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 CLAY R
P O2 KRAUS R

Passengers:
UNKNOWN, GG, G;

Accident Summary:

THE AC WAS HOVERING THE AIRCRAFT OUT OF A REVETMENT AT A 3' HOVER. AC WAS CLEARED TO HOVER THE AIRCRAFT BACKWARDX. AS HE STARTED HOVERING THE AIRCRAFT BACKWARDS THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES OF THE AIRCRAFT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. THE AC SET THE AIRCRAFT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.\\

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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0467.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809 101  912 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  85  997 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 100 1097 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  99 1196 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  86 1282 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  83 1365 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903   0 1365 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16264
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000397
Date: 07/20/68
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

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16264
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6804  31   34 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805 151  185 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 138  323 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16278
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001411Date: 04/18/69
Accident case number: 690418302
Unit: 191 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Dong Tam in
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:
AC W1 MANN PA
P W1 HRUBIK JA
CE E4 WILSON M
G E5 MURPHY D

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16278
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001941
Date: 11/29/69
Unit: 173 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Troop Insertation
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0010 feet and 015 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (BOOBY TRAP)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, DRIVESHAFT, POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYS, OIL SYS, TAIL ROTOR, PERSONNEL, TRANSMISSION
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, 00203 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )

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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6804  46   51 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805 131  182 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 136  318 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 151  469 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 103  572 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16283
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00002171
Date: 07/29/70
Incident number: 700729121ACD Accident case number: 700729121 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 175 AHC
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
costing 298304
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:
P W1 MILLER JN
P CW2 EMCH JAMES KENNETH KIA

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT ^66-16283^ DEPARTED VINH LONG ARMY AIRFIELD AT APPROXIMATELY 1015 HOURS ENROUTE TO DONG TAM. UPON ARRIVAL AT DONG TAM A PASSENGER, ^WO1 DANIEL L. GREVE^, WAS LET OFF TO AWAIT HIS TURN FOR A 90-DAY STANDARDIZATION CHECK RIDE. ^WO1 MILLER^, THE FIRST ONE OF THE TWO PILOTS UP FOR A CHECK RIDE, DEPARTED THE RAMP AREA WITH ^CW2 EMCH^ ON BOARD AS THE IP. DURING THE CHECK RIDE THE FOLLOWING SERIES OF MANEUVERS WERE DEMONSTRATED AND PRACTICED: 3 STRAIGHT-IN AUTOROTATIONS ON THE NORTH-SOUTH RUNWAY, THEN 2 LOW-LEVEL AUTOROTATIONS. THE LAST MANEUVER OVER THE FIELD WAS A SIMULATED HYDRAULIC FAILURE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS MANEUVER THE IP LEFT THE PATTERN AND FLEW A MILE OR TWO WEST OF THE FIELD WHERE STANDARD POWER OFF MANEUVERS WERE PERFORMED. INCLUDED IN THESE MANEUVERS WERE OTHER POWER OFF DEMONSTRATIONS SUCH AS "WHEN YOU LOSE POWER YOU LEAVE PITCH IN TO EXTEND GLIDE AND HOW DIFFERENT AIRSPEEDS WILL INCREASE OR DECREASE YOUR RATE OF DESCENT AND YOUR RATE OF GLIDE." (QUOTE FROM PILOT; TAB D) AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS INSTRUCTOR WAS DEMONSTRATING LOW ALTITUDE ENGINE FAILURE FROM 20 FEET ALTITUDES AND AN 80 KNOT ENTRY SPEED. THE THROTTLE WAS ROLLED OFF, A FLARE INITIATED WITH FIXED PITCH TO GAIN AN ALTITUDE OF FIFTY FEET WHERE UPON PITCH WAS THEN LOWERED. THIS WAS THE LAST RECOLLECTION OF EVENTS UNTIL THE PILOT REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER THE ACCIDENTAND REACHED OVER TO TURN OFF THE FUEL SWITCH.\\ THE AIRCRAFT EMPACTED IN A NOSE LOW ALTITUDE IN A STRAIGHT FORWARD DIRECTION IN A LEVEL RICE PADDY. IT SKIDDED ABOUT 20 FEET, HIT A 3-FOOT MUD DIKE, PLOWED THROUGH IT, AND CAME TO REST AT APPROXIMATELY A 35 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE DIKE WITH THE TAIL BOOM AND TAIL ROTOR WITHOUT APPARENT VISUAL DAMAGE (TAB E AND 9). THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT CATCH FIRE. THE PILOT SITTING IN THE RIGHT SEAT LEFT THE AIRCRAFT AND WALKED AROUND THE FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE. HE REMOVED THE THEN LIFELESS BODY OF THE IP. THE TWO PILOTS WERE EVACUATED BY A PASSING AIRCRAFT TO ^TAN AN MEDICAL DISPENSARY.^ FROM THERE A MEDIVAC HELICOPTER TOOK THE PILOT TO THE ^93RD EVACUATION HOSPITAL^ AND TOOK THE IP TO THE MORQUE AT TAN SON NHUT AIRPORT.\\

This record was last updated on 05/25/98

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: CW2 James Kenneth Emch
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 07/29/70 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 20.1
Date of Birth: 06/27/50
Home City: Spokane, WA
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 175 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Flight class: 69-17
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 08W-065
Short Summary: Died of head injuries in crash after engine failure near Ben Tre.
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 66-16283
SSN: 539507374 Service number: W3166098
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 100B = Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
Primary cause: Engine Failure
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at seaCompliment cause: vehicular accident
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Vehicle ownership: government
Started Tour: 08/03/69
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
The initial status of this person was: no previous report
Length of service: *
Location: Dinh Tuong Province IV Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Episcopal (Anglican)
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 07/28/94

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16283
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0467.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6804  27   29 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805 100  129 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16285
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000962
Date: 12/17/68
Accident case number: 681217211 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 191 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Dong Tam in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
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 O2 RUGG RP
P O2 JOHNSTON JE
CE UNK SMITH
G FULLER

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT ^66-16285^ WAS BEING FLOWN BY ^1LT RUGG AND JOHNSTON^ AS THE C&C SHIP FOR THE COMBAT OPERATIONS OF THE ^191ST ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY^ ON ^17 DECEMBER 1968^. THE SHIP LEFT ^DONG TAM^ BASE CAMP AT ^0745^ HOURS WITH A FULL LOAD OF FUEL AND PROCEEDED TO THE DAY'S AREA OF OPERATION. WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE FINAL INSERTION IN THE AREA, ^LT RUGG^ NOTED THE 20 MINUTE FUEL WARNING LIGHT TO APPEAR, HE INFORMED THE GROUND COMMANDER OF THIS, AND THEN PROCEEDED TO ^MY PHOUC TAY^ TO REFUEL WITH 300 LBS. PLUS OF FUEL BEING INDICATED. HE HAD BEEN FLYING FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE LEFT FUEL BOOST PUMP CAUSTION LIGHT CAME ON, AND IMMEDIATELY THERE AFTER THE FUEL PRESSURE, WHICH HAD BEEN FLUCTUATING, DROPPED TO ZERO, AND A LOSS OF POWER WAS NOTED. ^LT RUGG^ ENTERED AUTOROTATION, GAINED POWER ON THE WAY DOWN, AND MADE A POWER TERMINATED LANDING IN A RICE PADDY AREA LESS THAN A MILE FROM ^MY PHOUC TAY^. THE SHIP RETURNED TO POWER WITH A MAXIMUM OF 6400 RPM, NORMAL FUEL PRESSURE OF 24 PSI, AND THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT. THE INFANTRY C&C PARTY GOT INTO ANOTHER SHIP. THE ^191ST^ HAD RECEIVED ENEMY FIRE FROM THIS AREA EARLIER IN THE DAY AND ^LT. RUGG'S^ OWN EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA TOLD HIM IT WAS AN UNDESIRABLE PLACE TO REMAIN. FOR THESE REASONS, HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE ^MY PHOUC TAY^. A FINAL INSTRUMENT CHECK SHOWED ALL IN ORDER. AS HE BEGAN HIS CLIMB OUT OVER A SMALL TREE LINE, THE LEFT FUEL BOOST PUMP CAUTION LIGHT APPEARED, THE FULE PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, AND THE ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY. ^LT. RUGG^ IMMEDIATELY ENTERED AUTOROTATION. HE WAS FORCED TO HOLD EXTRA PITCH IN TO CLEAR THE TREE LINE. HIS TOUCH DOWN WAS LEVEL AND STRAIGHT, BUT DUE TO THE SOFT MUD AND LACK OF CUSHION CAPABILITY REMAINING, THE SKIDS CAUGHT DEEP IN THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS LEFT SIDE, 180 DEG TO ITS APPROACH PATH.\\

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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6804  43   45 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805  91  136 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 132  268 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807  89  357 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 172  529 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16352
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.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

7107  61 3211 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  56 3267 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  28 3295 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16381
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000179
Date: 08/27/67
Unit: 155 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 1700 feet and 065 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 73534

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16381
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00000599
Date: 12/10/67
Unit: 155 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0080 feet and 070 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR
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, 74407

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16381
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00001933
Date: 03/11/69
Accident case number: 690311101
Unit: 155 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Ban Me Thuot in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3149
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 ERICKSON TE

Accident Summary:

WHEN LDG IN PZ ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF INTENDED LDG AREA & TAIL BOOM HIT A STUMP \

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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6912  39 2074 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001 106 2180 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  85 2265 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  70 2335 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  99 2434 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 116 2550 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  93 2643 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007  95 2738 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 140 2878 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  99 2977 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16397
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00001245
Date: 09/16/69
Accident case number: 690916241
Unit: 45 MED
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1830
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O3 WASHBURN DA

Accident Summary:

DURING HOVER FOR REPOSITIONING ACFT T/R STRUCK REVETMENT WALL CAUSING ICDT DMG TO T/R & T/R HUB \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16397
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00001605
Date: 01/08/70
Unit: 45 MED
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was at Hover at 0010 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 9 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG, 7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, COMM SYS, 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: LNNF, FM385, SIF, 00594, BDART, JSIDR, CRAFX (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16397
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0567.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7101  20 2373 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  81 2454 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103 107 2561 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104 106 2667 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105  85 2752 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  97 2849 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  63 2912 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  84 2996 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109 102 3098 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  86 3184 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111 120 3304 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112   0 3304 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16467
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00002484
Date: 08/20/70
Accident case number: 700820141
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 FRY T

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT LOST ALL ENGINE OIL IN FLIGHT DUE TO HOLE IN ENGINE OIL COOLER. OIL COOLER WAS PUNCTURED BY A BRANCH WHEN AIRCRAFT WENT INTO AN LZ FILLED WITH SMALL BUSHES EARLIER IN THE FLIHGT.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16467
The Army purchased this helicopter 0567
Total flight hours at this point: 00003836
Date: 11/15/71
Accident case number: 711115051
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Plantation in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 2
costing 32255
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 KELLY DM
P O2 VAN SLYCK DR
CE E4 HENDERSON NR
G E4 VONDERAHE CA

Passengers:
, GM, G; O4 CJ MIX, LCO, G;

Accident Summary:

^WO1 KELLY^ ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS AC AND ^1LT VAN SLYCK^ ACTING AS PILOT WERE ASSIGNED A DCS MISSION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AT QUAN LOI, RVN ON 15 NOVEMBER 1971. AT APPROXIMATELY 0530 HRS ON THE MORNING OF 15 NOVEMBER 1971, ^WO1 KELLY^ AND ^1LT VAN SLYCK^ PERFORMED AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THEIR AIRCRAFT (66-16467). AT 0700 THEY DEPARTED PLANTATION FOR QUAN LOI AND ARRIVED AT THEIR DESTINATION ABOUT 0800 HRS AT WHICH TIME THEY SHUT THEIR AIRCRAFT DOWN. DURING THE NEXT THREE (3) HRS THEY WERE GIVEN TWO MISSIONS TO FLY BACK AND FORTH TO LOC NINH, BUT ULTIMATELY SHUT DOWN AGAIN AT QUAN LOI AT 1100 HRS. DURING THESE MISSIONS THEY EXPERIENCED NO OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AIRCRAFT. THEY ALSO CHECKED ALL OIL LEVELS AND ROTOR HUBS AFTER EACH PARTICULAR PHASE OF FLIGHT. AT APPROXIMATELY 1130 HRS THEY WERE CALLED OUT AGAIN TO PERFORM A MEDEVAC FOR A DOWNED HELICOPTER CREW (VNAF) APPROXIMATELY 5NM FROM LOC NINH. THEY PICKED UP THREE (3) CREW MEMBERS AND DEPARTED THE AREA ENROUTE TO BIEN HOA. WHILE ENROUTE THEY RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO CHANGE THEIR DESTINATION AND DELIVER THEIR PASSENGERS TO TAN SON NHUT AFB FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. AT 1212 HRS, APPROXIMATELY 5 NM NORTH OF TAN SON NHUT, AT AN ALTITUDE OF 2000' MSL, AN AIRSPEED OF 80 KTS, AND A HEADING OF 180 DEGREES, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AND EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA. ^WO1 KELLY^ ASSUMED THE AIRCRAFT HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND LOWERED THE PITCH. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED AT A RATE OF 500 FPM. DURING THIS TIME A MAYDAY CALL WAS MADE BY WO1 KELLY AND ^1LT VAN SLYCK^ LOCKED BOTH SHOULDER HARNESSES AND MONITORED ALL INSTRUMENTS. BOTH AC AND PILOT SAW NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT CONTINUED THEIR DESCENT. ^WO1 KELLY^ DETERMINED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL THAT HIS APPROACH WAS SHALLOW AND FAST. HE BEGAN TO INITIATE A DECELERATION FROM 80 KTS. AT 10 - 15 FT AGL THE NOSE BEGAN TO YAW TO THE RIGHT AND HE APPLIED LEFT PEDAL, HOWEVER THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND. HE HIT A MARSHY AREA HEELS FIRST AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO HIS FLIGHT PATH SKIDDING APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET. DURING THE SKID, THE AIRCRAFT TURNED TO THE RIGHT ANOTHER 45 DEGREES. ALL CREWMEMBERS EXITED THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT SHUTTING THE AIRCRAFT DOWN. AFTER ALL INDIVIDUALS WERE OUT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT EXPLODE, 1LT VAN SLYCK RETURNED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND SHUT IT DOWN. COMMUNICATIONS ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT WERE USED TO NOTIFY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES. THERE WAS NO FIRE, THE AIRCRAFT REMAINED UPRIGHT, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES A QUICK INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NO. 1 HANGER BEARING HAD FAILED RATHER THAN THE TRANSMISSION.\\

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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0567.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7007   4 2381 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 103 2484 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  96 2580 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  99 2679 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 100 2779 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  70 2849 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101  96 2945 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 3036 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103 101 3137 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  93 3230 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105  83 3313 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  84 3397 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  84 3481 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  90 3571 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  95 3666 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110 121 3787 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111  49 3836 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112   1 3837 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201 103 3940 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202 112 4052 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16513
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00003053
Date: 11/02/70
Accident case number: 701102061
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 DAWSON JB

Accident Summary:

ON FINAL APPROACH TO TAN TRU AC NOTED HELIPAD WAS OCCUPIED AND MADE GO AROUND. PASSENGER SAID TO PUT HIM DOWN ON THE ROAD. ROAD LOOKED CLEAR. ON SIT DOWN MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK WIRE RUNNING ALONG ROADSIDE SEVERING WIRE AND CAUSING INCIDENT DAMGGE TO ONE M/R BLADE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16513
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 0667.Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6903  97 1143 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  62 1205 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 124 1329 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906 101 1430 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  74 1504 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908 106 1610 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  80 1690 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 109 1799 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  75 1874 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  57 1931 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  75 2006 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  90 2096 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003 103 2199 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 101 2300 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 107 2407 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 114 2521 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 127 2648 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 112 2760 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  79 2839 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010 103 2942 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 111 3053 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012 123 3176 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16543
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 0667.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  89 2331 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  93 2424 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

13Mar93 crashed at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, MN 

while on a training mission with the MN ANG and 69-15857(not a 117th a/c)

 also crashed (mid-air)   

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16562
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000477
Date: 10/16/68
Accident case number: 681016041
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3018
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 MCGINNITY FD

Accident Summary:

During takeoff, the main rotor blades came in contact with trees causing incident damage to the blades

This record was last updated on 04/14/99

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16562
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001683
Date: 01/02/70
Accident case number: 700102071
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 875
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 MICHAELIS FG

Accident Summary:

PULLING MCQUIRE RIG T/R SKID CONTACTED T/R/B ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16562
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001683
Date: 01/17/70
Accident case number: 700117061
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4724Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 FETTERS GR
P W1 CLIFTON JL
CE E4 MILLER CA
G E4 PURRINGTON KD

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT 66-16562 LANDED ON THE PSP PAD AT BARIA, RVN ON A NORMAL DCS MISSION. THE SHIP HAD LANDED TO FACE NORTHEAST. WHILE WAITING FOR THEIR PASSENGERS ANOTHER AIRCRAFT LANDED TO THEIR LEFT. WHEN LOADED, THE PILOT TOLD HIS CREW THAT HE WOULD PICK THE SHIP UP TO A LOW OVER AND MOVE THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RIGHT WHERE HE COULD MAKE A 90 DEGREE TURN AND TAKE OFF INTO THE WIND, WHICH HAD CHANGED INTO A RIGHT CROSS WIND BY THIS TIME. THE AIRCRAFT HAD 1200 PLUS POUNDS OF FUEL ON BOARD AND EIGHT VIETNAMESE PASSENGERS WITH THEIR BELONGINGS, BUT WAS NOT OVER THE ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT. THE SHIP HAD BEEN RUNNING OUT OF LEFT PEDAL ON A COUPLE OF MISSIONS EARLIER IN THE DAY AND THAT IS WHY THE PILOT WANTED TO PICK IT UP TO A LOW HOVER. WHEN THE SHIP WAS CLEARED TO HOVER THE PILOT PICKED IT UP AND PROCEEDED TO MOVE RIGHT. THE RIGHT REAR SKID CAUGHT ON THE PSP AND THE AIRCRAFT TILTED RIGHT. THE PILOT LEVELED THE SHIP AND AT THIS TIME THE PILOT RAN OUT OF LEFT PEDAL. HE SET THE AIRCRAFT DOWN TO KEEP THE TAIL FROM SWINGING INTO THE OTHER SHIP ON THE LEFT. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PSP WAS PULLED UP AND DAMAGED THE REAR BELLY OF THE SHIP WHEN IT HAD BEEN SET DOWN. THE 117TH WAS NOTIFIED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN BACK TO HOME STATION BY A MAINTENANCE OFFICER.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16562
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001781
Date: 09/17/70
Accident case number: 700917101
Unit: C/3/17 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Quang Tri in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:P W1 BLANCHARD HF

Accident Summary:

MAKING INSERT INTO ROUGH AREA WITH HIGH BRASS, MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK SMALL TREE. MAIN ROTOR BLADE WILL NEED REPLACED.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16562
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0667.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6810  64  477 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 123  600 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  70  670 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  94  764 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  73  837 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  94  931 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904 103 1034 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  78 1112 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906 105 1217 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  77 1294 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  94 1388 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  74 1462 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  50 1512 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  83 1595 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  38 1633 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16581
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000022
Date: 07/25/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0045 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = YES . . 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: UH1P2, 73308

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16581
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000080
Date: 08/25/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0030 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: INSTRUMENTS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = YES . .
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, 73513

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16581
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000080
Date: 08/25/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
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 at Level Flight at 0010 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT
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, 73516

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16581
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0667.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  40 3161 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202   2 3163 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16599
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000743
Date: 07/13/68
Accident case number: 680713121
Unit: A/4 AVN 4 INF
The station for this helicopter was Pleiku in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 90352
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
MN W1 ABELL JM

Passengers:
E5 JR TAYLOR, TO, G;

Accident Summary:

After refueling, the aircraft departed runway 27 and during the turn to enter downwind, engine failure occurred and autorotation was initiated immediately. At approximately 50 feet altitude, the aircraft began to fall rapidly resulting in a hard landing. The rear cross tube assembly collapsed and the tail boom was deflected downward excessively, inducing stoppage of drive train components. Pilots altitude indicator was missing from the aircraft. No seats or seat belts were installed for passengers

This record was last updated on 04/16/97

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16599
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0767.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7002   4 1553 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  74 1627 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  94 1721 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005  99 1820 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  98 1918 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007  81 1999 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  21 2020 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  95 2115 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  90 2205 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  90 2295 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012 110 2405 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16727
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000436
Date: 06/30/68
Accident case number: 680630041
Unit: 355 AVN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 11875
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O2 POWELL TT

Accident Summary:

The aircraft was on a log mission. The LZ being used was tight and located on a ridge. The main rotor blades struck tall trees on short final

This record was last updated on 04/14/97

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16727
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000485
Date: 07/18/68
Unit: OPM SEA NITEOPS
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (ROCKET)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section causing a Blast.
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, TAIL ROTOR
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: LNNF, HDSV (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. )

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16727
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0867.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7007  64 1293 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 131 1424 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  90 1514 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010 109 1623 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16772
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00002457
Date: 07/16/70
Accident case number: 700716091
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 1
costing 103230
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 BROCKLEHURST RA
P W1 CONLEY PJ
CE E4 BILLINGS JA
G E5 SPAULDING GV

Passengers:
**** GM MECHANIC, GM, G;

Accident Summary:

THE UH-1H, SN:^66-16772^ HAD FLOWN 01+45 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT WITH NO INDICATIONS OF IMPENDINNG MALFUNCTIONS. AT 1045 HOURS THE AIRCRAFT WAS READY FOR DEPARTURE FROM THE SONG BE SPECIAL FORCES PAD. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER PICKED THE AIRCRAFT UP TO A TWO FOOT STABILIZED HOVER, PERFORMED A HOVER CHECK WITH ALL INSTRUMENTS INDICATING NORMAL OPERATION, EITH SUFFICIENT POWER TO EXECUTE THE TAKE OFF. THE WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTHWEST AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS HEADING APPROXIMATELY 210. JUST PRIOR TO INITIATING THE TAKE OFF THE AIRCRAFT STARTED A ROLL TO THE RIGHT WITH THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER COUNTERACTING WITH LEFT CUCLIC. THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE ROLL CONTINUED UNTILL THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES IMPACTED WITH THE GROUND. THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM AND MAIN TRANSMISSION WERE SEPERATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AT THE LOWER TRANSMISSION CASE CAUSING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES TO PARTIALLY SEVER THE TAIL BOOM BELOW THE 90 GEAR BOX. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST PARTIALLY INVERTED, ON ITS UPPER RIGHT SIDE. THE TRANSMISSION AND MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM CAME TO REST ON THE EXPOSED UNDERSIDE OF THE TAIL BOOM SLIGHTLY TO THE REAR OF THE TAIL BOOM ATTACHING POINTS. BOTH PILOTS EXECUTED A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE AND ALL CREWMEMBERS AND PASSENGERS EXITED THE AIRCRAFT. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO FIRE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16772
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0867.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6808 162  499 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 130  629 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810 124  753 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 108  861 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  84  945 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 106 1051 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 108 1159 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  99 1258 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904 114 1372 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  86 1458 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  94 1552 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 120 1672 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908 135 1807 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  36 1843 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 105 1948 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  51 1999 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  68 2067 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  90 2157 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  91 2248 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  61 2309 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  80 2389 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005  68 2457 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006   0 2457 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16875
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 0967.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6802  98  112 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803 182  294 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804  32  326 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805 144  470 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 135  605 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 133  738 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 167  905 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16920
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 1067.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  77 4128 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  91 4219 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16949
The Army purchased this helicopter 1067
Total flight hours at this point: 00000724
Date: 04/22/69
Accident case number: 690422071
Unit: E/82 ARTY 1 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Phouc Vinh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3700
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 RHULE SP

Accident Summary:

ACFT AT LOW LEVEL FLT & BLADES STRUCK TREE DAM TO M/R BLADES \

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-16949
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1067.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  94 3090 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  92 3182 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-17031
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000189
Date: 02/27/68
Accident case number: 680227061
Unit: 173 ABN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0costing 2500
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 CARMICHAEL CA

Accident Summary:

Aircraft was parked and the crew was waiting for the blades to stop after shut down when a jeep drove into the rotor path with antenna. Crew chief attempted to stop the individual by hand signals. The EM only ducked his head and kept driving and the antenna hit the rotor blades

This record was last updated on 01/05/97

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-17031
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1167.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7101  39 2187 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  82 2269 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103 126 2395 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104 103 2498 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105 100 2598 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  98 2696 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  72 2768 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  61 2829 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  93 2922 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  95 3017 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111 105 3122 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  94 3216 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201  88 3304 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202 114 3418 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-17116
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001603
Date: 11/08/69
Accident case number: 691108071
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0costing 6000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 NORBECK EL

Accident Summary:

ACFT COMING IN LZ TO RECOVER DOWNED ACFT & M/R/B STRUCK TREE ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-17116
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001603
Date: 11/24/69
Accident case number: 691124201
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6050
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 ELLIS BL

Accident Summary:

ACFT ON TAKEOFF IN UNPREPARED LZ M/R BLADES HIT SMALL TREES \

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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1267.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6809  92  303 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  98  401 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  98  499 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812 101  600 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 100  700 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  53  753 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  76  829 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  81  910 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 114 1024 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906 104 1128 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 102 1230 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  70 1300 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909 105 1405 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 103 1508 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  95 1603 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  75 1678 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17165
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00001760
Date: 03/10/70
Accident case number: 700310251 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 195 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 1
costing 244345
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 DEATON CS
P O2 AMPAN C
CE E4 RHOADES IK
G E4 WARREN CJ

Passengers:
O3 CF WILLIAMS, MS, G;

Accident Summary:

THE UH-1H WAS A VIP FLIGHT FROM BEARCAT TO AN LZ IN GRID YS 1096. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LZ, IT WAS REALIZED THAT A VERTICAL DESCENT WOULD BE NEEDED TO LAND IN THE SMALL LZ. THE PILOT BROUGHT THE AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER AT TREE TOP LEVEL, APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THEY WERE ABLE TO STABILIZE THIS HOVER AT 38 LBS. OF TORQUE. AS THE PILOT BEGAN HIS DESCENT HE STARTED HAVING DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE TAIL FROM SWINGING LEFT. AS THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER NOTICED THIS, HE SIMULTANEOUSLY BEEPED UP THE ENGINE TO THE MAXIMUM AND TOOK OVER ON THE CONTROLS. IN ORDER TO KEEP THE TAIL FROM DESCENDING INTO THE TREES HE PULLED IN ENOUGH POWER TO STOPTHE DESCENT, WHILE CIRCLING THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RIGHT. AT THIS TIME HE NOTICED HIS RPM WAS DOWN TO 6300 AND DROPPING. IN ORDER TO AVOID FALLING ON TROOPS DIRECTLY BELOW HE MAINTAINED PITCH AND SLOWED HIS FORWARD MOVEMENT, WHILE THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED INTO HIGH BAMBOO ABOUT 40 FEET DOWNWIND FROM HIS ORIGINAL POSITION. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK THE BAMBOO FIRST, SEPARATING THE MAIN ROTOR HEAD AND THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE AIRCRAFT UPON IMPACT. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A RELATIVELY SOFT LANDING DUE TO THE CUSHIONING EFFECT OF THE BAMBOO, AND THE SLOW RATE OF DESCENT. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT WITH A REDUCTION IN POWER, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WAS TORN AWAY.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17165
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 0168.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6809  89  211 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810 100  311 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  86  397 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  64  461 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 119  580 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 100  680 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 103  783 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  85  868 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 111  979 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  58 1037 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 125 1162 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  63 1225 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  76 1301 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 67-17194
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00001155
Date: 11/08/68
Accident case number: 681108151
Unit: 191 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2722
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
P O2 SOGGA
CP O4 EYNON
CE E4 RUAD
G E4 LIGNEL

Accident Summary:

PLT LOST PWR DUR FLT & MADE A FORCED LDG TAIL BOOM DMG DUR LDG \

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 67-17194
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0168.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6802   7    7 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803 181  188 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804  32  220 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805 127  347 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 116  463 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 167  630 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 146  776 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 67-17208
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 0168.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6802  61   61 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803 149  210 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804  67  277 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805  57  334 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806 137  471 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807 107  578 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 67-17221
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0168.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6802  41   41 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6803   0   41 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6804   0   41 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6805   0   41 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6806  57   98 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6807  74  172 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808  67  239 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17278
The Army purchased this helicopter 0268
Total flight hours at this point: 00002640
Date: 10/14/70
Accident case number: 701014121 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 134 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phu Hiep in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 244345
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 PRICE JW
CP W1 SMITH DJ

Passengers:
FLT LEADER, FCO, G;

Accident Summary:

ON 14 OCTOBER 1970 AT APPROXIMATELY 1340 HOURS WO1 PRICE AND WO1 SMITH WERE CHALK 5 IN A FLIGHT OF SEVEN THAT WAS READY FOR TAKE OFF FROM THE CHEO REO AIRSTRIP. AS THE LEAD ELEMENTS OF THE FLIGHT DEPARTED, CHALK 7, WHO HAD BEEN FLYING TRAIL ALL DAY, SIGNALED FOR CHALK 6 AND CHALK 5 TO PASS ON THE LEFT AND ALLOW CHALK 7 TO AGAIN FLY TRAIL. AT THIS POINT CHALK 5 CAME TO A HOVER AND BEGAN MOVING LEFT AND FORWARD AROUND CHALK 6. AT THIS TIME CHALK 6, PILOTED BY WO1 WILSON AND WO1 THOMAS, CAME TO A HOVER. WO1 SMITH, IN CHALK 5, WAS ON THE CONTROLS AND MOVING TO THE LEFT SIDE OF CHALK 6. THE PILOT-IN CHARGE OF CHALK 5 OVSERVED CHALK 6 COME TO A HOVER AND MOVE LEFT IN THE DIRECTION OF THIS AIRCRAFT. WO1 PRICE, BELIEVING A MIDAIR WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR BETWEEN CHALKS 6 AND 5 TOOK THE CONTROLS AND DECELERATED THE AIRCRAFT. HE WAS UNALBE TO MOVE FARTHER TO THE LEFT BECAUSE OF TROOPS ON HIS LEFT. THE COMBINATION OF THE EXCESSIVE DECELERATION AND THE ROTOR WASH FROM CHALK 6 CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO ASSUME AN EXTREMELY NOSE HIGH-TAIL LOW ATTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE TAIL ROTOR OF CHALK 5 MAKING CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THE TAIL ROTOR AND 90 GEARBOX FROM THE AIRCRAFT. UPON LOSS OF ANTI-TORQUE CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT MADE TWO COMPLETE TURNS TO THE RIGHT AND LANDED HARD WITH DAMAGE TO THE SKIDS, CROSS TUBES AND UNDERCARRIAGE. UPON OBSERVING THE ACCIDENT OCCURRING CHALK 6 TOOK OFF TO THE RIGHT AND WAS NOT DAMAGED IN THE ACCIDENT.\\

War Story:
Although this helicopter was written off because of this incident, it was later rebuilt and returned to service

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17278
The Army purchased this helicopter 0268
Total flight hours at this point: 00002878
Date: 07/11/71
Accident case number: 710711021
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 HERRING TP

Accident Summary:

AT A HOVER, TAIL ROTOR FAILED. PERFORMED AUTOROTATION. TAIL BLADE STRUCK BARB WIRE CAUSING INCIDENT DAMAGE.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17278The Army purchased this helicopter 0268
Total flight hours at this point: 00003437
Date: 720300
Unit: 165 TC CO
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT781729
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: VNAF (South Vietnamese Air Force. )
Loss to Inventory

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17278
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0268.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7105  53 2697 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  77 2774 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107 104 2878 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  85 2963 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109 123 3086 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  94 3180 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111 105 3285 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  79 3364 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17303
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0268.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6910  70  669 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  93  762 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  81  843 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  95  938 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17382
The Army purchased this helicopter 0368Total flight hours at this point: 00000529
Date: 12/20/68
Accident case number: 681220171
Unit: B/101 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Phu Bai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 127222
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 HAINES RG
P O2 ONEILL DJ

Accident Summary:

AT APPROXIMATELY ^1345, 20 DECEMBER 1968^, I WAS NOTIFIED BY RADIO THAT A HELICOPTER BELONGING TO ^COMPANY B, 101ST AVIATION BATTALION (ASLT HEL)^ HAD A FORCED LANDING NEAR ^MAI LOC, RVN^. THERE WAS NO AVAILABLE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DAMAGES OR INJURIES TO THE PEOPLE ON BOARD. AT ^1450^ I BOARDED THE AIRCRAFT SENT TO TAKE MYSELF AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO THE SCENE. WE ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY ^1530^. AT ^1250^, ^UH-1, 67-17382^ RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRFRAME, TAIL BOOM, MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM, TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION, AND SKIDS FOLLOWING AN ENGINE FAILURE AND AUTOROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. (SEE TAB 2) THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN A FIELD ONE THOUSAND METERS ^NORTH OF MAI LOC^, RVN. PERSONNEL ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: ^AC: HAINES, RICHARD G. WO1, W3159301; P: O'NEILL, DANIEL J. O2, 05714936; CE: O'GRADY, MARTIN M. SP4, RA11756261; G: GREGORY, L.C. PFC, RA 12966946; PAX: TUCK, MICHEAL C. O1, 05353576; CCN 5TH SFG FOB1 AND FIVE INDIGENOUS PERSONNEL.^ THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS TO THE EAST OF ^FSB VANDEGRIF (LZ STUD)^. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A HEADING OF 030 DEGREES AT AN ALTITUDE OF 2200 FEET. THE PILOT WAS FLYING AND THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER WAS TALKING ON THE RADIO. THE AC NOTICED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS ACTING SLUGGISH. HE MADE A QUICK CHECK OF THE INSTRUMENTS NOTING THAT THE ENGINE RPM WAS DROPPING THROUGH 5000 AND THE NI TACHOMETER READ 35%. HE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CONTROLS OF THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE PILOT AND ENTERED AUTOROTATION. AT THE SAME TIME ^MR. HAINES^ INCREASED HIS AIRSPEED TO GAIN BACK LOST ROTOR RPM, (SEE TAC C). A GRADUAL 180 DEGREE TURN TO THE LEFT WAS INITIATED IN ORDER TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE WIND. NO PROBLEMS WERE ENCOUNTERED UNTIL THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL TO THE DESIRED TOUCHDOWN AREA. TO REACH THE AREA THE AIRCRAFT NEEDED CLEARANCE TO GET OVER A ROW OF TREES. THIS FORCED THE AC TO RAISE THE COLLECTIVE THUS USING SOME OF THE ROTOR RPM NEEDEDTO INSURE A SAFE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD ON THE HEELS OF THE SKIDS IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, WITH THE HEEL OF THE LEFT SKID STRIKING A HOLE. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT THEN DROPPED ABRUPTLY WHILE THE MAIN ROTOR SIMULTANEOUSLY FLEXED DOWN INTO THE TAILBOOM, SEVERING THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SPUN 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT AND CAME TO REST. ^MR. HAINES AND LT. O'NEILL^ THEN PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT AND WAIT FOR HELP TO ARRIVE. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE I WENT ABOUT GETTING STATEMENTS FROM THE CREW AND SPECIAL FORCES ADVISOR ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. STATEMENTS WERE ALSO TAKEN FROM THE PILOTS IN A CHASE AIRCRAFT WHICH FOLLOWED ^67-1782 DOWN^. (SEE TAB 0). I THEN PROCEEDED TO MAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS RECORDS. A DETAILED INSPECTION WAS ALSO MADE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S APPROACH PATH AND ACTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TOUCHDOWN. THE FOLLOWING MORNING I WENT TO ^COMPANY B^ FOR A MORE DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE AND RECORDS (DA FORMS 2408-13 & 14) IN AN ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. FUEL AND OIL SAMPLES WERE TAKEN AND SENT IN FOR ANALYSIS. I THEN CHECKED FOR AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOD IN THE FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR SECTION. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE SHORT SHAFT WAS MADE WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. AT THIS TIME THE TURBINE SECTION OF THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO FROZE. THE AIRCRAFT'S RECORDS SHOWED NO PREVIOUS ENGINE COMPONENT MALFUNCTION. IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE MAIN CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT IS ENGINE FAILURE OF AN UNDETERMINED NATURE. IT IS OF NOTE THAT BOTH THE AC AND THE PILOT WERE SLOW IN REACTING TO THIS SITUATION. THIS CAN BE SHOWN BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE RPM WAS DOWN TO 5000 BEFORE ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE AC COULD HAVE CHOSEN A CLOSER AREA IN WHICH TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT. IN LANDING IN THE AREA THAT HE DID IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HE OVER EXTENDED HIMSELF IN THAT HE HAD TO PULL PITCH IN ORDER TO GET OVER A ROW OF TREES.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17382
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0368.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6909  12  541 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 120  661 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911 128  789 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  82  871 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  78  949 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  79 1028 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  81 1109 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  62 1171 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 112 1283 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 109 1392 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 121 1513 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  76 1589 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  63 1652 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  60 1712 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  77 1789 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  96 1885 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101  70 1955 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 2046 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103 127 2173 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  93 2266 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105 114 2380 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  83 2463 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  83 2546 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  92 2638 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  73 2711 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110  99 2810 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111 126 2936 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  90 3026 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201  95 3121 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202 109 3230 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17489
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 0568.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6912  52  728 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  86  814 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002 100  914 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003 102 1016 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  91 1107 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 108 1215 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  86 1301 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 102 1403 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  97 1500 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  93 1593 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17545
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 0568.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6807  23   24 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 174  198 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 130  328 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  44  372 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  83  455 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812 103  558 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  64  622 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  59  681 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  91  772 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  54  826 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  89  915 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  88 1003 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  85 1088 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908 104 1192 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  81 1273 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  98 1371 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  62 1433 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  82 1515 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  98 1613 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  64 1677 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  91 1768 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 130 1898 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 114 2012 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 113 2125 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007  64 2189 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 108 2297 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  90 2387 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  86 2473 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011  90 2563 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  94 2657 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101  85 2742 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 2833 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103 100 2933 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  78 3011 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105 123 3134 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106 118 3252 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN         

Helicopter UH-1H 67-17590

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17590
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 0668.Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6807  76   76 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 194  270 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 159  429 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  79  508 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  94  602 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  78  680 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  93  773 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  93  866 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  34  900 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  99  999 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  69 1068 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  95 1163 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  68 1231 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  85 1316 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  81 1397 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  70 1467 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  77 1544 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  82 1626 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001 101 1727 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  98 1825 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  99 1924 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  92 2016 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005  99 2115 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  96 2211 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007  99 2310 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 132 2442 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  76 2518 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010 100 2618 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 112 2730 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  90 2820 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 107 2927 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 3018 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  88 3106 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104 101 3207 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN         

Helicopter UH-1H 67-17593

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17593
The Army purchased this helicopter 0668
Total flight hours at this point: 00000087
Date: 08/11/68
Accident case number: 680811031 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XS659684
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 0
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 DUNN HO
P W1 HARLAMERT MR
CE E4 BAILEY JH

Accident Summary:

The aircraft departed Tan An, RVN at approximately 1315 hours on 11 Aug 68 to deliver a small amount of medical supplies to the U. S. Advisory unit at An Nhut Tan. The flight was made at altitude 1500 feet. Upon reaching the area the pilot, WO Harlemert made a low recon of the landing area. The approach was started on a heading of 310 degrees. The wind was from 270 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 25 knots. During the approach the aircraft commander, WO Dunn cautioned WO Harlemert about the nearness of the building to the right of the pad, at this time WO Harlemert made a 10 degree correction to the left. Nearing the point of touchdown, WO Harlemert flared the aircraft striking the river bank with the tail skid at a point 21 feet short of the landing pad. The tail rotor struck the concertina wire and broke away from the 90 degrees gear box. At this point the aircraft commander WO Dunn took the controls and attempted to level the aircraft. The aircraft made approximately three violent spins to the right and crashed upright onto a small boat pier approximately 40 feet north of the initial contact with the ground and the concertina wire. The crew exited the aircraft, which had now caught fire, and attempted to extinguish the fire with no success. They then removed the radios and guns. The aircraft continued to burn to total destruction

This record was last updated on 04/17/97

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17593
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 0668.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6807  87   87 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17595
The Army purchased this helicopter 0668
Total flight hours at this point: 00000448
Date: 10/03/68 MIA-POW file reference number: 1297Incident number: 68100322.KIA
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: WT979732
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Reference Notes. Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: 1297
Loss to Inventory
Crew: SMITH, ROGER LEE;

Crew Members:
AC CPT FRAME T RES
P WO1 BIXLER MARTIN EDWARD KIA
CE SP4 SMITH ROGER LEE BNR
G SP5 MCCAFFERTY MICHAEL LESTE KIA

Passengers:
CPT MANN JAMES EDWARD, AR, PX, KIA;

REFNO Synopsis:
SYNOPSIS: On October 3, 1968, SP4 Roger L. Smith was the crew chief aboard a UH1H helicopter (serial #67-17595) on a command and control mission in Phuoc Long Province in the general vicinity of Phuoc Binh. There were a total of six individuals aboard the aircraft. When Smith's helicopter was flying over an operations area, the aircraft was hit by hostile ground fire, crashed and burned. Of the six aboard, five were recovered, although public record does not indicate whether they survived or were dead. Information allegedly obtained from witnesses indicates that Smith's remains are probably still at the crash site and under the aircraft's transmission. The site was not revisited. A great deal of information relating to this case was still classified as late as May, 1988

War Story:
On October 3, 1968, a battalion of Special Forces had come into heavy contact about twenty miles northwest of Tay Ninh along the Cambodian border. An emergency lift of ammunition was requested and CPT Arthur (Tom) Frame the Air Mission commander at Tay Ninh volunteered to take it into the midst of the battle. As he came to a hover over the trees on the ammunition drop his hydraulics and tail rotor were shot out and he crashed into the trees. The crew chief, Specialist Roger Smith was killed instantly in the crash as the aircraft rolled on the left side. CPT Frame was trapped in the wreckage and his pilot Warrant Officer Martin Bixler and gunner SP5 Michael McCafferty came around to pull him out. They pulled him from the wreckage but before they could be picked up, Warrant Officer Bixler and Specialist McCafferty were killed by the enemy raging fire. CPT Frame was dragged away from the contact area by one of the Special Forces personnel and was picked up some hours later when the action subsided. Captain Frame was awarded the Silver Star for refusing to leave his aircraft before he got the passengers out of the cabin area. For their heroic actions, Specialist McCafferty and Warrant Officer Bixler were awarded the Silver Star posthumously. 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. Coon, Unit Historical Officer, Approved by: MAJ Lynn B. Knisely, Long Binh, Republic of Vietnam, APO 96279

This record was last updated on 09/20/98

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: WO1 Martin Edward Bixler
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 10/03/68 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 21.1
Date of Birth: 08/10/47
Home City: Glen Rock, PA
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Flight class: 68-505/68-5
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 42W-065
Short Summary: Shot down in Stove Pipe LZ. Bixler and gunner were captured and killed. The AC CPT Tom Frame survived. Bixler was pilot.
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 67-17595
Service number: W3159584
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: weapons
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Started Tour: 06/26/68
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: WT979732
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
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 07/20/96

Name: CPT James Edward Mann
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 10/03/68 while performing the duty of Passenger.
Age at death: 34.8
Date of Birth: 11/30/33
Home City: New Britain, CT
Service: IN branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: SPECIAL FORCES
Major organization: Special Forces
Service: IN branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 42W-070
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 67-17595
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 32162
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: unknown or not reported
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: passenger
Started Tour: 11/03/67
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - non-aircrew
Length of service: 18
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: WT979732
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
married 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: officer
This record was last updated on 07/20/96

Name: SP4 Roger Lee Smith
Status: Body Not Recovered from an incident on 10/03/68 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 21.6
Date of Birth: 03/14/47Home City: South Point, OH
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 41W-002
Short Summary: Shot down in Stove Pipe LZ. Bixler and gunner were captured and killed. The AC CPT Tom Frame survived. Bixler was pilot.
Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 67-17595
Service number: 51645126
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N20 = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: unknown or not reported
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: WT979732
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty 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

Name: SP5 Michael Leste Mc Cafferty
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 10/03/68 while performing the duty of Gunner.
Age at death: 21.5
Date of Birth: 04/12/47
Home City: Lynn, MA
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 117 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 42W-071
Short Summary: Shot down in Stove Pipe LZ. Bixler and gunner were captured and killed. The AC CPT Tom Frame survived. Bixler was pilot.Aircraft: UH-1H tail number 67-17595
Service number: 11448610
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67A1F = Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: unknown
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: door gunner
Started Tour: 09/23/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 03
Location: Tay Ninh Province III Corps.
Military grid coordinates of event: WT979732
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: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/20/96

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17595
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 0668.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6807  90   90 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6808 203  293 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6809 155  448 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17701
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00001752
Date: 08/28/70
Accident case number: 700828211 Unit: HHT/1/9 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Phouc Vinh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 7379
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W2 RYAN JD
IP O3 BRANNON PM

Accident Summary:

ON 28 AUGUST 1970, UH-1H ^SN 67-17701^, WAS RELEASED TO ^CPT BRANNON^ FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING IN-COUNTRY CHECK RIDES. AT APPROXIMATELY 1330 HOURS ^CPT BRANNON^ AND ^CW2 RYAN^ DEPARTED PHOUC VINH ENROUTE TO CHON THANH, RVN, IN UH-1H, ^SN 67-17701^, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN IN-COUNTRY CHECK RIDE. ^CPT BRANNON^ HAD BEEN DEMONSTRATING MANEUVERS THEN LETTING THE STUDENT PERFORM THE MANEUVER. AT APPROXIMATELY 1415 HOURS, ^CPT BRANNON^ DEMONSTRATED THE STANDARD TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATION TO ^MR. RYAN^. UPON COMPLETION OF THE DEMONSTRATION, ^CPT BRANNON^ GAVE THE CONTROLS TO ^MR. RYAN^ WHO THEN MADE THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AND ENTERED AUTOROTATION. AT APPROXIMATELY 35 FEET FROM THE GROUND, ^CPT BRANNON^ NOTED THEY WERE OUT OF AIRSPEED AND EXTREMELY TAIL LOW AT WHICH TIME HE TOOK THE CONTROLS AS THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN STRUCK THE GROUND TAIL STINGER FIRST.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17701
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  31 2746 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  99 2845 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17725
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00000597Date: 03/23/69
Accident case number: 690323151
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 REENSTRA GA

Accident Summary:

ACFT ATTEMPTED TO LND IN LZ TO MEDIVAC CREW BLADES STRUCK TREES \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17725
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00001633
Date: 02/11/70
Accident case number: 700211201
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1045
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 DEADY MK

Accident Summary:

ON SHORT FINAL AC COULD NOT PULL ENOUGH PWR TO SLOW ACFT M16 RIFLE HAD SLID BETWEEN PLT SEAT & COLL ACFT HIT GND ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17725
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00001835
Date: 05/07/70
Accident case number: 700507191
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 4 . . Passengers = 2
costing 82644
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 NORRIS CP
P W1 ORT MJ
CE E4 GONZALES DR
G E4 POWELL AJ

Passengers:
UNK, PAX, D; UNK, PAX, D;

Accident Summary:

THE UH-1H HAD BEEN FLYING 4+30 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT WITH NO INDICATIONS OF IMPENDING MALFUNCTIONS. AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 HOURS THE AIRCRAFT WAS READY FOR DEPARTURE FROM DUC PHONG WITH EIGHT VIETNAMESE PASSENGERS ON BOARD. A HOVER CHECK WAS MADE AND ALL INSTRUMENTS INDICATED NORMAL OPERATION WITH MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO EXECUTE A TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND ON CLIMB OUT AT 60 KNOTS AIRSPEED AND APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET AGL AN EXPLOSION SHOOK THE AIRCRAFT. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A YAW TO THE RIGHT AND A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WITH AN EXTREME VIBRATION THROUGH OUT THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER IMMEDIATELY ROLLED OFF THE THROTTLE, ENTERED AUTOROTATION AND HEADED FOR THE ONLY AVAILABLE FORCED LANDING AREA. THE AIRCRAFT FELL SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING AREA BY APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET AND LANDED HARD ON A 10 DEG SLOPE ROLLING OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. THE TAIL BOOM WAS SEVERED AFTER INITIAL IMPACT BY THE FLEXING MAIN ROTOR BLADE, AND THE MAST SHEARED BELOW THE MAIN ROTOR HUB. AT TOUCH DOWN GROUND SPEED WAS NEAR ZERO AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17725
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  61   61 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  81  142 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  84  226 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  69  295 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  98  393 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902 101  494 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 103  597 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  94  691 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 105  796 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  90  886 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 120 1006 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  98 1104 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  82 1186 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 107 1293 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911 105 1398 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  80 1478 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  97 1575 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  58 1633 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003 101 1734 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 101 1835 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17729
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00000292
Date: 12/03/68
Unit: 117 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT127566
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

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17729
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  97   97 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810  96  193 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  99  292 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17739
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00001447
Date: 12/22/69
Unit: 118 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XS714629
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

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17739
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6809  45   45 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6810 104  149 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811 100  249 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  98  347 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  96  443 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  75  518 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  79  597 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  76  673 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17743
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00000719
Date: 04/24/69
Accident case number: 690424271
Unit: A/9 AVN 9 INF
The station for this helicopter was Dong Tam in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 9685
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 HIBL KA P O2 POSA JJ
CE UNK DOWDNEY CW
G E5 RUSSO RF

Passengers:
UNK UNKNOWN, LCO, G;

Accident Summary:

THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER AND HIS PILOT WITH THEIR CREW WERE AWAKENED BY OPERATIONS PERSONNEL AND INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THEIR AIRCRAFT FROM REVETMENT BLUE SLPHA 1 TO ANOTHER REVETMENT. THEY IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT TO THEIR SHIP AND STARTED IT. THE TOWER THEN CLEARED THE AIRCRAFT TO RELOCATE. THE AC WAS INFORMED BY THE TOWER OPERATOR THAT THE WINDS WERE CALM. THE AC LIFTED THE AIRCRAFT AND MOVED FORWARD. WHEN HE FELT THE AIRCRAFT WAS OUT OF THE REVETMENT HE PROCEEDED TO TURN LEFT AND ASKED THE GUNNER, "TAIL RIGHT?", THE GUNNER REPLIED "CLEAR RIGHT." AS THE AIRCRAFT STARTED ITS TURN, THE TAIL ROTOR STRUCK THE REVETMENT WALL AND SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO INCLUDE THE LOSS OF THE 90 DEGREE GEAR BOX. THE SHIP STARTED TO SPIN TAIL LEFT AROUND THE VERTICAL AXIS OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AC APPLIED CORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, AND MADE A HOVERING AUTOROTATION IMMEDIATELY. THE SHIP MADE APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 FULL TURNS BEFORE TOUCHING THE GROUND, AND COMPLETED THE SECOND TURN BY THE TIME IT STOPPED MOVING ON THE GROUND. (HENCE, TWO COMPLETE 360 DEGREE TURNS WERE MADE FROM THE TIME THE EMERGENCY STARTED TILL THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST.) THE SKIDS WERE NOTICIBLY BENT. ALL PARTS OF THE AIRCRAFT WERE EXAMINED AND REASSEMBLED.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17743
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6909  67 1074 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  72 1146 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  75 1221 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  99 1320 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  83 1403 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  66 1469 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  49 1518 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 113 1631 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 113 1744 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 129 1873 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 111 1984 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008 114 2098 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  82 2180 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  99 2279 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 110 2389 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  58 2447 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 110 2557 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  80 2637 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  97 2734 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104  92 2826 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105  97 2923 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  83 3006 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  90 3096 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108 101 3197 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109  61 3258 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17747
The Army purchased this helicopter 0868
Total flight hours at this point: 00000686
Date: 08/22/69
Accident case number: 690822271 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 3 . . Passengers = 1
costing 244345
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 W2 NORTHRUP MC
CE E4 FLETCHER T

Passengers:
O2 R JOHNSON, PAX, D;

Accident Summary:

CW2 NORTHRUP, THE MAINTENANCE PILOT, AND SP-6 HILL, A TECHNICAL INSPECTOR, PERFORMED A CAREFUL PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PARTICAL SEPARATOR WAS CHECKED FOR FOD AND THE ENGINE WAS CHECKED FOR OIL LEAKS. NO FOD OR OIL LEAKS WERE FOUND. CW2 NORTHRUP THEN STARTED THE AIRCRAFT. AT THIS TIME ALL ENGINE INSTRUMENTS WERE OPERATING IN THE GREEN. MR. NORTHRUP THEN PULLED IN A SMALL AMOUNT OF PITCH TO RAISE THE TORQUE TO 20 PSI. THE EGT ROSE TO SLIGHTLY OVER 600 DEG C. WHEN PITCH WAS REDUCED THE EGT DROPPED AND STABILIZED BETWEEN 580 DEG AND 590 DEG C. SP/6 HILL NOTICED DURING THE RUNUP THAT BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM THE PARTICAL SEPARATOR AND SMOKE ALSO WAS COMING FROM THE FUEL DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE AIRCRAFT NEAR THE TAIL BOOM. THE TOTAL RUNUP TIME WAS APPROX 15 MINTUES. AT THIS TIME MR. NORTHRUP DECIDED TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO THE MAINTENANCE AREA AT PLANTATION. SP/4 FLETCHER, THE CREW CHIEF WAS FLYING THE LETT SEAT IN THE COCKPIT. MR. NORTHRUP WAS FLYING THE RIGHT SEAT. LT JOHNSON, THE PASSENGER, SET DOWN THE FLOOR OF THE CARGO COMPARTMENT. MR NORTHRUP PICKED UP THE AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER, WAITED MEMENTARILY FOR THE MAINTENANCE JEEP TO MOVE OUT OF HIS WAY. HE THEN MADE A PEDAL TURN AND DEPARTED THE 151ST LRRP PAD ON A APPROX 230 DEG HEADING. A NEAR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE OFF WAS EXECUTED BLACK SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST AND THE EGT BEGAN TO CLIMB. THE SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE BECAME VERY HEAVY. 640 DEG C WAS THE LAST TEMPERATURE MONITORED BY THE CREW CHIEF. THE EGT ROSE TO THE FIRST RED LINE AND THEN JUMPED TO THE RED LINED LIMIT. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND A SHUDDER IN THE AIRCRAFT ACCOMPANIED BY A LARGE PUFF OF SMOKE AND FLAME FROM THE EXHAUST. THE HELICOPTER LOST POWER. MR. NORTHRUP MADE ONE CALL TO PLANTATION TOWER THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. ALTITUDE AT THIS TIME WAS APPROX 350 ' INDICATED OR 250 ' ABOVE THE GROUND. THE FIRST INTENDED FORCED LANDING AREA WAS A HIGHWAY RUNNING BETWEEN THE 199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE COMPUOND AND THE PLANTATION PERIMETER. BECAUSE OF BEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY MR. NORTHRUP CHOSE THE RAILROAD TRACKS RUNNING PARELLEL WITH THE ROAD AND APPROX 10 METERS TO THE LEFT. HE THEN SPOTTED WIRES RUNNING ACROSS HIS FLIGHT PATH. HE FLARED THE HELICOPTER AND PULLED PITCH IN AN ATTEMPT TO GLIDE OVER THE WIRES. HIS TAIL ROTOR STRUCK AND BROKE THE WIRES. THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT SWUNG TO THE LEFT AND DOWNWARD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALMOST TOTALLY OUT OF PITCH AT THIS TIME. THE TAIL BOOM STRUCK THE GROUND FIRST WITH THE AIRCRAFT LANDING SIDEWAYS AND UP RIGHT ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS. IT THEN ROLLED AND SLID APPROX 280 ' DOWN THE TRACK. LT JOHNSON WAS THROWN OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST, ALL MEN WERE CONSCIOUS AND ABLE TO WALK, EXCEPT LT JOHNSON WAS TEMPORARILY PINNED BY THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES. THERE WAS NO FIRE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17747
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 0868.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6812  53  111 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  89  200 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  50  250 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  78  328 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  78  406 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  90  496 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  67  563 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  65  628 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    

Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-6A tail number 67-17762
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00000204
Date: 10/14/68
Accident case number: 681014021
Unit: C/3/17 CAV
The station for this helicopter was Di An in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1100
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 SHANDROWSKY W

Accident Summary:

The pilot landed the aircraft in a revetment. During the landing, the lower vertical stabilizer and tail rotor blades struck the revetment causing incident damage

This record was last updated on 04/14/99

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17762
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00000997
Date: 05/16/69
Accident case number: 690516302
Unit: A/9 AVN 9 INF
The station for this helicopter was Dong Tam in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17762
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00002741
Date: 08/22/71
Accident case number: 710822021
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6050
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 REESE GR

Accident Summary:

MOVED AIRCRAFT FORWARD IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT, STRUCK TREE WITH MAIN ROTOR.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17762
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 0968.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7107  97 2655 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108  86 2741 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7109 107 2848 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7110 102 2950 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7111  94 3044 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7112  99 3143 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7201   0 3143 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202   0 3143 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17777
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00001471Date: 02/09/70
Accident case number: 700209191
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 400
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 SMITH G

Accident Summary:

ACFT LDG IN LZ WITH PITCH FULL DOWN PAX LOADED ON CAUSING ACFT TO SETTLE ON STUMP ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17777
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00002184
Date: 10/25/70
Accident case number: 701025081
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
IP W1 ORT MJ

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT WAS PERFORMING NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERNS MANEUVERS FOR TRAINING. ON DOWN WIND LET ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON. IP TOOK CONTROL AND INITIATED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. WHILE AT A THREE FOOT HOVER, HE ENGINE FAILED. IP PERFORMED HOVERING AUTOROTATION WITH NEGATIVE DAMAGE. TAIL ROTOR BLADES SUSTAINED NICKS AND DENTS FROM DEBRIES EMITTED FROM EXHAUST STACK OF ENGINE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17777
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 0968.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6810  69   69 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6811  84  153 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812  70  223 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901  70  293 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  70  363 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  80  443 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  47  490 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  94  584 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  99  683 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 101  784 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  99  883 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909 102  985 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 118 1103 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  86 1189 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912 102 1291 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  99 1390 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  81 1471 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  79 1550 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 115 1665 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 103 1768 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 101 1869 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 103 1972 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  95 2067 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  92 2159 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010  25 2184 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 129 2313 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012 106 2419 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 133 2552 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 2643 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7103  80 2723 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7104 114 2837 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7105 103 2940 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7106  95 3035 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7107  83 3118 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7108 115 3233 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17781
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00002081
Date: 07/13/70
Accident case number: 700713061
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Bear Cat in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1035Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 TRUITT JD

Accident Summary:

HOVERING IN TIGHT LZ, GUNNER, LOST INTERCOM, COULD NOT INFORM PILOT OF TREE. ONE MAIN ROTOR BLADE DAMAGED.\\

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17781
The Army purchased this helicopter 0968
Total flight hours at this point: 00002734
Date: 02/21/71
Accident case number: 710221081
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3018
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O2 GORDON J

Accident Summary:

HIGH HOVER, TROOPS ON LADDER, AMIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK TRESS.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17781
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 0968.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6811 126  204 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6812 119  323 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 115  438 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  92  530 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 108  638 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  90  728 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  96  824 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  72  896 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  82  978 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  85 1063 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  68 1131 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  85 1216 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  70 1286 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  79 1365 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  97 1462 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002 100 1562 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  69 1631 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 101 1732 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 117 1849 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 111 1960 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 121 2081 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7008  73 2154 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7009  80 2234 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7010 110 2344 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7011 105 2449 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7012  94 2543 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7101 100 2643 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN    
7102  91 2734 WAX8AA 117 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-19517
The Army purchased this helicopter 1168
Total flight hours at this point: 00000237
Date: 02/06/69
Accident case number: 690206141
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1800
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 KOONTZ RC

Accident Summary:

ACFT BEING HOVERED INTO REVETMENT T/R BLADES STRUCK REVETMENT \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-19517
The Army purchased this helicopter 1168
Total flight hours at this point: 00001840
Date: 07/19/70
Unit: 117 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0075 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: ZS044933
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 05 INJ . .
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, LNNF, CASRP, FM385, JSIDR (Operations Report. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-19517
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 1168.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6812  57   57 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6901 101  158 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6902  79  237 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903 127  364 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904 115  479 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 111  590 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  84  674 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 106  780 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  94  874 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909 100  974 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  97 1071 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  87 1158 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  78 1236 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  96 1332 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  90 1422 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003  77 1499 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004 102 1601 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 144 1745 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006  95 1840 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15297
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169Total flight hours at this point: 00000070
Date: 02/21/69
Accident case number: 690221011
Unit: 2 BDE 101 ABN
The station for this helicopter was Hue / LZ Sally in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5555
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O3 LEE WH
IP O4 LOWRY EM

Accident Summary:

DUR PRACTICE AUTO THE T/R WAS STRUCK BY AN OBJECT WHICH BLEW OUT OF HEL RESULTING IN INC DAM TO T/R \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15297
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000441
Date: 06/21/69
Accident case number: 690621132
Unit: 2 BDE 101 ABN
The station for this helicopter was Phu Bai in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 2
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 ROBINSON EW
P O2 MILLER DW
CE UNK RICHARDSON
G UNK SHOBE

Passengers:
O4 UNK, PAX, G; O3 UNK, PAX, G;

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15297
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00001391Date: 11/13/70
Accident case number: 701113201
Unit: A/158 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Camp Eagle in
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 DUNHAM D

Accident Summary:

AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF FROM LZ, WHEN SLIGHT TURBULENCE CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT (CHALK 2) TO SWING TO THE RIGHT. ROTOR BLADES HIT A DEAD TREE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15297
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0169.
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DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
7201  18 2524 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7202  72 2596 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on Vietnam Air Force helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15355
Date: 11/20/71
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT930060
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: VNAF, OPERA (Operations Report. South Vietnamese Air Force. )
Loss to Inventory

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15355
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 0269.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6902   5    5 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6903  58   63 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904  49  112 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905  52  164 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  39  203 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907  58  261 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  93  354 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909  69  423 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910  63  486 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911  99  585 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  80  665 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001  34  699 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002  54  753 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7003 123  876 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7004  98  974 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7005 107 1081 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7006 120 1201 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7007 116 1317 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    

Information on Vietnam Air Force helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15423
Date: 09/11/73
South Vietnam
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: VNAF (South Vietnamese Air Force. )
Loss to Inventory

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15423
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 0369.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY

6903  26   26 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6904 131  157 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6905 130  287 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6906  94  381 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6907 103  484 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6908  95  579 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6909 102  681 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6910 100  781 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6911 105  886 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN    
6912  48  934 WFQ8AA 165 TC DS 34 GP  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7001   0  934 WFQ8AA 165 TC DS 34 GP  VIETNAM                     RVN    
7002   4  938 WFQ8AA 165 TC DS 34 GP  VIETNAM                     RVN         

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15441
The Army purchased this helicopter 0369
Total flight hours at this point: 00000921
Date: 12/22/69
Accident case number: 691222131
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 6050
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 WILSON R

Accident Summary:

ACFT ON GND M/R/B STRUCK ANTENNA OF JEEP APPR ACFT ICDT DAM \

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-15441
The Army purchased this helicopter 0369
Total flight hours at this point: 00002219
Date: 03/15/71
Incident number: 710315041ACD Accident case number: 710315041 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 4 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 455945
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Avia