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(7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Left Side 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: LNNF, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )  62-03814   OH-23G Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03814 Date: 05/01/66 This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Bank Left at 1000 feet and 070 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 3 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Forward area Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, TAIL ROTOR, STRUCTURE 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: LNNF, FM48 (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03814 The Army purchased this helicopter 0763 Total flight hours at this point: 00002424 Date: 10/24/68 Accident case number: 681024041 Unit: B/25 AVN 25 INF The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 300 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: P W1 KUCZEK JJ Accident Summary: The wind caused the aircraft to drift right causing the tail rotor to strike a wind stock damaging the aircraft This record was last updated on 04/14/99  62-03815   OH-23G Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03815 The Army purchased this helicopter 0563 Total flight hours at this point: 00001371 Date: 08/14/67 Incident number: 67081414.KIA Unit: BELL HCPTR This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon While in Operations Area this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 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) The helicopter was hit in the Left Side Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE Casualties = 01 KIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. for 35.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, FM232, CASRP (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Casualty Report. ) Crew Members: P WO1 EASLEY LEONARD EUGENE KIA War Story: Sources indicate to the VHPA that this may be the event and aircraft in which WO Easley died. The VHPA is very interested in learning more about the events in which he was killed This record was last updated on 05/25/98 The following is crew member information for this incident: Name: WO1 Leonard Eugene Easley Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/14/67 while performing the duty of Pilot. Age at death: 34.9 Date of Birth: 09/11/32 Home City: Brady, TX Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army. Unit: 282 AHC Major organization: other Flight class: 66-13 Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army. The Wall location: 24E-109 Short Summary: Shot in the neck near Da Nang while flying with the 282 out of Marble Mountain. Aircraft: OH-23G tail number 62-03815 Service number: W3154153 Country: South Vietnam MOS: 062B = Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea Compliment cause: small arms fire Vehicle involved: helicopter Position in vehicle: pilot Started Tour: 10/05/66 "Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot Length of service: 08 Location: Quang Tin Province I Corps. Reason: aircraft lost or crashed Casualty type: Hostile - died of wounds married male U.S. citizen Race: Caucasian Relgion: Baptist - other groups The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident. Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer This record was last updated on 02/21/94 Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03815 The Army purchased this helicopter 0563 Total flight hours at this point: 00001436 Date: 10/26/67 Unit: BELL HCPTR This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon While in Operations Area this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 feet and 070 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: OIL SYS, ENGINE, STRUCTURE The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight. The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives. for 1500.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, FM232 (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03815 The Army purchased this helicopter 0563 Total flight hours at this point: 00001791 Date: 05/14/68 Accident case number: 680514061 Unit: B/25 AVN 25 INF The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 6420 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: P W1 MOORE RH Accident Summary: The pilot prepared to depart the revetment area with 2 passengers. Upon applying power, the tail slid to the left making contact with the revetment resulting in damage to the tail rotor stinger and tail boom This record was last updated on 04/13/97 Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03815 The Army purchased this helicopter 0563 Total flight hours at this point: 00001869 Date: 07/29/68 Accident case number: 680729191 Unit: OPM SEA NITEOPS The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 6900 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: MN W2 SALTER JP OB E5 JONE LA Accident Summary: CW2 Salter stated that after a normal pre-flight and a technical inspection by the division artillery maintenance officer of the speed decreaser, he started the aircraft and performed the normal cockpit checks, paying close attention to the antitorque controls. During these checks, all controls were found to operate properly. CW2 Salter then applied pitch and lifted the aircraft to a hover, where after approximately a two second flight, the aircraft experienced a severe shock resulting in complete anti-torque failure. The pilot then executed a hovering autorotation, bringing the aircraft to a safe landing This record was last updated on 04/16/97 The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03815 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 0563  62-03824   OH-23G The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03824 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 0763.  62-03825   OH-23G Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 62-03825 The Army purchased this helicopter 0763 Total flight hours at this point: 00000878 Date: 05/04/67 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue of Persons While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0020 feet and 060 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 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, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )  63-12860   OH-23G Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 63-12860 The Army purchased this helicopter 0864 Total flight hours at this point: 00001597 Date: 08/30/67 Unit: BELL HCPTR This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 feet and UNK knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. CU CHI recovered the helicopter. for 256.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, FM232 (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. ) The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 63-12860 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 0864.  63-12876   OH-23G Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 63-12876 The Army purchased this helicopter 0964 Total flight hours at this point: 00000509 Date: 08/28/67 Accident case number: 670828101 Unit: BELL HCPTR Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 9477 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: P W1 LOWE JW Accident Summary: The aircraft landed on a dike. The terrain was soft allowing the aircraft to tip back causing the tail rotor to strike the ground. The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter OH-23G tail number 63-12876 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 0964.  64-14124      UH-1C Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14124 The Army purchased this helicopter 0965 Total flight hours at this point: 00000927 Date: 08/27/68 Unit: D/3/4 CAV 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 0800 feet and 060 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 1 hits from: Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (B-40 RKT) The helicopter was hit in the Left 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, 24002, LNNF, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14124 The Army purchased this helicopter 0965 Total flight hours at this point: 00001053 Date: 02/10/69 Accident case number: 690210461 Unit: 52 CAB The station for this helicopter was Pleiku in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1 costing 2289 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: IP O3 WELLER JT Passengers: W1 RW SUGG, RSP, G; Accident Summary: ON ^10 FEB 69^ AT ABOUT ^1800^ HOURS ^CPT JEFFREY T. WELLER^, UNIT INSTRUCTOR PILOT FOR THE ^119TH AHC^ WAS GIVING A COMBINATION 90 DAY STANDARDIZATION RIDE AND AC CHECK RIDE TO ^WO1 ROBERT W. SUGG^ IN HELICOPTER UH-1C, S/N ^64-14124^. THE AREA UTILIZED FOR VARIOUS STANDARDIZATION MANEUVERS WAS THE "HOVER-TEST AREA", A SOD ARE LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF THE APPROACH END OF ^CAMP HOLLOWAY'S^ RUNWAY 23. AFTER ABOUT AN HOURS FLIGHT, ^CPT WELLER^ DECIDED TO GIVE ^WO SUGG^ SOME STRAIGHT TOUCH DOWN AUTOROTATIONS. THREE OF THE AUTOROTATIONS WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY ^WO SUGG^. THE FOURTH AUTOROTATION WAS ENTERED AT 60 KNOTS ON A HEADING OF 060 DEG. A FLARE WAS EXECUTED AT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET. AT THREE TO FOUR FEET PITCH WAS PULLED IN AN EFFORT TO CUSHION THE AIRCRAFT ON TOUCHDOWN. AT THIS POINT THE NOSE YAWED ABOUT 20 DEG TO THE RIGHT. WITH ^WO SUGG^ STILL ON THE CONTROLS, ^CPT WELLER^ ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION BY APPLYING FULL LEFT PEDAL. THE AIRCRAFT NEVERTHELESS TOUCHED DOWN IN YAW WITH THE NOSE 15 DEG TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER AND ABOUT 10 KNOTS GROUND SPEED. THE TOUCHDOWN WAS ON UNEVEN GROUND. BY THIS TIME ^CPT WELLER^ HAD TAKEN ALL CONTROLS BUT THE FACT THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON A SLOPE CAUSED A DELAY IN HIS GAINING FULL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED 12-18 INCHES. ^CPT WELLER^ WAS ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN THE NOSE AT THIS TIME BUT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROTOR RPM LEFT TO CUSHION THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ONCE MORE STRAIGHT BUT HARD. THE REMAINING GROUND SPEED COUPLED WITH THE CLAY SOIL CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO LURCH BEFORE STOPPING COMPLETELY. ^CPT WELLER^ SHUT THE AIRCRAFT DOWN AND INSPECTED IT FOR DAMAGE. HE FOUND THAT THE LEFT REAR SKID CROSS TUBE FITTING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN. HE THEN STARTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FLEW IT BACK TO THE REVETMENT AREA. UPON SETTING THE AIRCRAFT DOWN IN ITS REVETMENT, IT SETTLED ABOUT SIX INCHES TO THE LEFT REAR. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR CROSS TUBE HAD PUSHED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE AIRCRAFT UPON TOUCHDOWN.\\ The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14124 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 0965.  64-14140      UH-1C Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14140 The Army purchased this helicopter 1065 Total flight hours at this point: 00001172 Date: 06/10/68 Unit: 170 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft. Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK knots. Unknown Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, ARMAMENT Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 16201 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14140 The Army purchased this helicopter 1065 Total flight hours at this point: 00001424 Date: 08/12/69 Unit: 20 TC CO This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER for Close Air Support While in Operations Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 feet and 090 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM) The helicopter was hit in the Bottom Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, SIF, 00160 (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14140 The Army purchased this helicopter 1065 Total flight hours at this point: 00001424 Date: 08/12/69 Unit: 20 TC CO This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 120 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 Bottom Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, TAIL ROTOR, PERSONNEL The armor protecting the personnel was effective. Casualties = 01 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: UH1P3, 22404, UH1P3, 22401, BDART (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. ) The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14140 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 1065.  65-01142       UH-1D Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-01142 Date: 08/19/68 Accident case number: 680819211 Total loss or fatality Accident Unit: B/25 AVN 25 INF The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 6 . . Passengers = 3 costing 228554 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Loss to Inventory Crew Members: AC W2 SMITH CD P W1 KALOGRIS PR CE E4 BOWERS T G E4 MANN PD Passengers: UNK UNK, PAX, D; UNK UNK, PAX, D; UNK UNK, PAX, D; Accident Summary: The aircraft departed Tay Ninh enroute to Nui Ba Den mountain with CW2 Smith at the controls. The aircraft flew around the north side of the mountain and started an approach to the pad located approximately 50 meters from and approximately 50 feet lower than the top of the mountain. Due to the low ceiling, the approach was very flat with almost no angle of descent. At a point approximately 50 meters from the pad, the aircraft was lower then the pad and in a deceleraton attitude. At approximately this point the aircraft started to loose RPM and altitude. At this point it was too late to go around. The aircraft commander attempted to set the aircraft on a boulder and crashed in a 60 debree nose down attitude. The crew and passengers exited the aircraft with minor bruises and scratches, except the aircraft commander who sustained a back injury This record was last updated on 04/17/97 The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-01142 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 0965 .  65-09440       UH-1C Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000427 Date: 05/25/67 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 080 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Forward area Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. CU CHI recovered the helicopter. for 3532.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72789, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000504 Date: 07/02/67 Unit: USARV FLT DET This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 100 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 Cockpit Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, LDG GEAR, STRUCTURE, COMM SYS, PERSONNEL The armor protecting the personnel was effective. Casualties = 02 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. for 1862.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73164, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000504 Date: 07/21/67 Unit: USARV FLT DET This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at 1200 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 Left Side Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. for 600.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73292, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000530 Date: 08/29/67 Unit: BELL HCPTR This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft. Unknown this helicopter was in Orbit at 0100 feet and 080 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 2 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR 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, 73555, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000567 Date: 09/22/67 Unit: BELL HCPTR 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 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 Left Side 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, 73736, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000567 Date: 09/26/67 Unit: BELL HCPTR 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 0600 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 Forward area causing Spalling. Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, ENGINE, 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, 73754, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000855 Date: 01/14/68 Unit: 355 AVN This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon While Enroute this helicopter was in Descent at 0500 feet and 080 knots. 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: UH1P3, 01403 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000926 Date: 03/27/68 Accident case number: 680327151 Unit: 355 AVN Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 7000 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: AC W1 ALEXANDER WR Accident Summary: Right mini-gun on XM-21 armament system malfunctioned on test firing and weapons zero flight. Bolt which secures the barrel nut clamp came loose while weapon was firing allowing barrel nut clamp to slide in front of the muzzles This record was last updated on 01/31/97 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001023 Date: 05/15/68 Unit: 355 AVN This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED for Close Air Support While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 100 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 5 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 = 03 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: UH1P3, 13605 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001116 Date: 12/10/68 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight 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 Tail Section Systems damaged were: UNK 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: UH1P3, 34501 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001116 Date: 12/13/68 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 060 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 5 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 made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 34901 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001191 Date: 01/25/69 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft. While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and UNK knots. Unknown Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Right Side Systems damaged were: ENGINE 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: UH1P3, 02502 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001275 Date: 02/04/69 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was an Unknown mission While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0100 feet and UNK 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 Cockpit Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL 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, 03503 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001403 Date: 03/04/69 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED for Close Air Support Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0100 feet and 100 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 3 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Right Side Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL Casualties = 02 WIA . . The helicopter Continued 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: UH1P3, 06303 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001562 Date: 05/14/69 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 060 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 Armament system Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, ARMAMENT Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 13401 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09440 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00002050 Date: 03/31/71 Accident case number: 710331011 Total loss or fatality Accident Unit: 71 AHC The station for this helicopter was Quang Tri in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1 costing 224415 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Loss to Inventory Crew Members: P O3 BETTENCOURT RS CE E3 HAYES HE Passengers: UNK, LCO, G; Accident Summary: ON THE MORNING OF 31 MARCH 1971, AIRCRAFT ^65-9440^, A UH-1C, LEFT LZ RATTLER IN QUANG TRI, RVN FOR A TEST FLIGHT, ACCOMPANIED BY ONE OTHER AIRCRAFT. ^CPT BETTENCOURT^, THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER, WAS SEATED IN THE RIGHT SIDE PILOT'S SEAT. ^PFC HAYES^, THE CREW CHIEF, WAS SEATED IN THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROACHING 1200 FEET AGL AT 80 KNOTS, WHEN AFTER APPROXIMATELY TEN (10) MINUTES OF NORMAL FLIGHT, AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. ^CPT BETTENCOURT^ REACTED BY IMMEDIATELY ENTERING AUTOROTATION. AT ABOUT THIS TIME, ^MR. COLLINS^, WHO WAS FLYING WING FOR ^440^, RADIOED TO ADVISE THAT THE SHIP WAS ON FIRE. HE REPORTED THAT THE FLAMES WERE BEING EMMITTED FROM THE AFT END OF THE ENGINE. THE FUEL HAD BEEN SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING AUTOROTATION AND WELL PRIOR TO THE REPORT OF FIRE. THE FIRE APPARENTLY EXTINGUISHED ITSELF DURING THE DESCENT AT AN UNDETERMINED TIME AND ALTITUDE. ^CPT BETTENCOURT^ THEN REPORTED THAT HIS N1 AND RPM HAD DROPPED TO ZERO AND THAT HIS EGT HAD RISEN TO 1000 DEGREES. WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET LEFT IN HIS DESCENT, ^CPT BETTENCOURT^ REALIZED THAT HE WOULD NOT GLIDE FAR ENOUGH TO REACH HIS INTENDED LANDING AREA AND WOULD TERMINATE EITHER ON A HILLSIDE OR IN THE BASIN OF A RAVINE. A FLARE WAS INITIATED AND PITCH WAS PULLED AT AN UNDETERMINED ALTITUDE, ALTHOUGH THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER BELIEVES HE MADE A CONSCIOUS EFFORT AT DELAYING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN A RAVINE BASIN, WHICH AS LINED WITH TALL ELEPHANT GRASS, STRIKING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES AGAINST THE SLOPE TO THE RIGHT, PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL TOUCHDOWN. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO EITHER CREWMEMBER AND BOTH WERE WEARING ALL THE RET GLOVES AS BOTH MEN HAD PREVIOUSLY LOST THEIR'S. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER NEGLECTED TO JETTISON THE AIRCRAFT'S EXTERNAL STORES, PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. THERE WERE NO KY-28S ON BOARD BUT ALL RADIOS WERE SALVAGED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SLUNG BACK TO QUANG TRI BY CH-47.\\ The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 65-09440 It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority. This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0166.  65-09442 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000367 Date: 01/22/1967 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV 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 120 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: 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, 72114, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000525 Date: 07/02/1967 Unit: USARV FLT DET This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft. Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and 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: PERSONNEL The armor protecting the personnel was effective. Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73165, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000567 Date: 08/08/1967 Unit: BELL HCPTR 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 0150 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 Cockpit Systems damaged were: COMM SYS, 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, 73375, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000763 Date: 11/21/1967 Unit: 355 AVN 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 UNK 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 Top 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, 74115, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000794 Date: 12/17/1967 Unit: 765 TC BN This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0900 feet and 060 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: N/R The helicopter made an Emergency 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: LNOF, 74522, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09442 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001099 Date: 12/07/1968 Accident case number: 681207101 Unit: 191 AHC The station for this helicopter was Dong Tam in Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0 costing 38250 Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Crew Members: MN W1 RA FINGER Accident Summary:  AIRCRAFT ^442^ WAS BEING TEST FLOWN BY ^MR. FINGER^, THE PURPOSE OF THE TEST FLIGHT WAS THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE MAIN ROTOR PITCH CHANGE LINK. HE HAD FLOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES AND DETERMINED THE PITCH CHANGE LINK WAS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. HE HOVERED TO THE REFUELING STRIP. THE AIRCRAFT HAD APPROXIMATELY 600 LBS. OF FUEL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SET DOWN AND THE DOORS WERE OPENED, THE RPM WAS MAINTAINED AT 6600. THE CREW CHIEF BEGAN THE REFUELING PROCEDURE. THE PROPER PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED EXCEPT THE AIRCRAFT WASN'T GROUNDED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO GROUNDING WIRES AT THE PUMP, AND THE CREW CHIEF COULD NOT REFUEL WITH HIS VISOR DOWN BECAUSE IT WAS THE TINTED TYPE AND HE COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE IT WAS DARK. THE PILOT WAS GOING TO SIGNAL THE CREW CHIEF THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS REFUELED BY TURNING HIS NAVIGATION LIGHTS FROM STEDY BRIGHT TO OFF, THEN BACK ON AGAIN. AS THE FUEL GAUGE REACHED 1400 LBS. ^MR. FINGER^ GAVE THE SIGNAL. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS OF THE SIGNAL THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CONCENTRATED AROUND THE FUEL PART AND DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER, IT SPREAD ONTO THE GROUND AND THE REFUELING HOSE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN 6 MINUTES BY THE AIRFIELD CRASH CREW.\\  65-09443     UH-1C Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000382 Date: 01/08/1967 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0100 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 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, 72049, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000389 Date: 02/08/1967 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at UNK feet and 090 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 Right Side Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, HYDRAULIC SYS, FLT CONTROLS The helicopter made an Emergency 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: LNOF, 72190, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000504 Date: 05/25/1967 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 090 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 3 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Forward area Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE Casualties = 01 WIA . . The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. CU CHI recovered the helicopter. for 158.00 Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72790, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000865 Date: 03/24/1968 Accident case number: 680324041 Unit: 355 AVN 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: AC O2 GP BIJOLD Accident Summary: This UH-1C was hovering out of berm when the main rotor contacted the tail rotor and FM antenna of a UH-1B This record was last updated on 01/31/1997 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00000921 Date: 04/30/1968 Unit: BELL HCPTR This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED for Close Air Support While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and 045 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 Left Side Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, PERSONNEL, ELECTRICAL SYS 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: UH1P3, 12102 () Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001562 Date: 12/29/1969 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0500 feet and 080 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 5 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, STRUCTURE 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, 00546, UH1P3, 36301, JSIDR (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001780 Date: 03/13/1970 Unit: 116 AHC This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0200 feet and 070 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 3 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM) The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE 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, 01648, CRAFX, JSIDR (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. ) Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09443 The Army purchased this helicopter 0166 Total flight hours at this point: 00001836 Date: 03/31/1971 Accident case number: 710331061 Total loss or fatality Accident Unit: 116 AHC The station for this helicopter was Chu Lai in South Vietnam UTM grid coordinates: BS368781 Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1 costing 224415 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 O3 JC PETERS P O2 HA WILDSCHUT CE E4 R MASON G E4 L BAKER Passengers and/or other participants: , MS, G Accident Summary:  ON THE MORNING OF 31 MAR 71 AT 0700 HOURS AIRCRAFT ^443^ DEPARTED THE ^116TH ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY^ FOR A DIRECT FLIGHT TO QUANG NGAI. UPON ARRIVAL AT QUANG NGAI ^443^ WAS REFUELED AND DEPARTED TO PROVIDE GUN COVER FOR A COMBAT ASSAULT. AT 1000 HOURS AIRCRAFT ^443^ RETURNED TO CHU LAI TO REFUEL AND REARM. AT 1025 HOURS ^443^ DEPARTED CHU LAI TO PROVIDE GUN SUPPORT FOR ANOTHER CA IN THE AREA OF DUC PHO, REFUELED AT DUC PHO AND COVERED THE CA INTO THE AFTERNOON. AT APPROXIMATELY 1500 HOURS, ^443^ REFUELED AT DUC PHO AND DEPARTED ENROUTE TO THE NEXT LANDING ZONE, AS TRAIL AIRCRAFT, BEING VECTOERED BY THE COMMAND AND CONTROL AIRCRAFT. THE LZ WAS LOCATED IN A SLOPING VALLEY AND WHILE CLIMBING TO THE AREA FOR A RECON, THE ENGINE AND ROTOR RPM BEGAN DECREASING. AT APPROXIMATELY 6200 RPM THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN RPM BY EXECUTING A SLIGHT FLARE. HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A POWER ON APPROACH TO THE LZ. AT APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET OF ALTITUDE ^443^ EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THE AC EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO THE LZ USING ALL AVAILABLE RPM TO CUSHION THE LANDING. AIRCRAFT ^443^ LANDED IN HIGH ELEPHANT GRASS, WHICH WAS CONCEALING LARGE BOULDERS, AND BOUNCED CAUSING MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.\\  65-09459     UH-1C Helicopter UH-1C 65-09459 Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09459 The Army purchased this helicopter 0266 Total flight hours at this point: 00000726 Date: 05/31/67 Unit: ARMY AVN DIV 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