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UH-1D 64-13660Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
Date: 03/18/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1100 feet and 075 knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (5.6MM)
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Repaired at TAN SON NH
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01023, DYNAL ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
Date: 08/03/66
Accident case number: G099
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 7454
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC HANSON DL
P BAENZIGER
Accident Summary:
TR HIT BUSHES WHILE HV ON PICK UP OF PATIENTS EXT VIB ENCOUNTERED ACFT LANDED
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00000561
Date: 11/20/66
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was at Hover at 0020 feet and 025 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 10 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, HYDRAULIC SYS, STRUCTURE, DRIVESHAFT, FLT CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
BIEN LUC recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00879, DYNAL ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00000855
Date: 04/03/67
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
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 Landing at 0050 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: GEAR BOX, 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, 72451 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00000855
Date: 04/10/67
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
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 Landing at 0050 feet and UNK 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: TAIL ROTOR
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, 72484 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13660
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00001217
Date: 01/25/68
Accident case number: 680125181
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5200
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 HARRISON GR
P W1 HEFFERNA PM
Accident Summary:
Aircraft hovered down taxiway, lost visual contact due to dust from rotor wash, struck ground
This record was last updated on 01/05/
UH-1D 64-13703Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13703
Date: 07/19/66
Incident number: 66071925.BAT
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
costing 0
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00410, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Helicopter was not recovered
This record was last updated on 02/22/00
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13703
Date: 08/14/66
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
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13703
Date: 08/14/66
Incident number: G042ACD Accident case number: G042
Number killed in accident = 1 . . Injured = 3 . . Passengers = 0
costing 297444
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC JORDAN VJ
P SCOTT HB
CE SP4 BILLERO MICHAEL JAMES JR KIA
Accident Summary:
ACFT IN NC WHEN LOUD BANG HEARD ACFT STARTED SPIN TO RT WENT INTO AUTO AND STOPPED SPIN THEN ADDED PWR AND SPIN STARTED AGAIN ACFT LANDED IN TREES AND BURNED SUS ANTITORQUE FAIL SUP INFO TR FAIL ESTAB PARTS COULD NOT BE RECOVERED COMP THAT FAILED UNK
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: SP4 Michael James Billero, Jr.
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 08/14/66 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 22.6
Date of Birth: 01/11/44
Home City: Jersey City, NJ
Service: component of the U.S. Army.
Major organization: other
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 10E-003
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 64-13703
Service number: 51544697
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 67N20 = UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: weapons
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 11/18/65
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
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: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 08/25/96
UH-1D 64-13707Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13707
Date: 02/13/66
Accident case number: 0D811 Forced Landing without damage Accident
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 O3 PHILLIPS J
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13707
Date: 07/19/66
Incident number: 66071925.BAT Accident case number: F694
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 15 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, FLT CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYS, COMM SYS, PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel, per was effective.
Casualties = 03 WIA . . Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
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.
costing 0
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: ARADM, CRAFX, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )
Helicopter was not recovered
Crew Members:
AC SAUERS RL
Accident Summary:
Received hostile fire while departing LZ. Flew to secure area.
This record was last updated on 02/22/00
UH-1D 64-13777Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13777
The Army purchased this helicopter 0965
Total flight hours at this point: 00001366
Date: 04/06/67
Accident case number: 670406101
Unit: 2 SIG
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1380
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 BABON TM
Accident Summary:
In flight, the N2 tachometer and the generator failed. The pilot autorotated onto a dirt road and landed hard. Supporting information: Failure of N2 turbine blades and generator failure
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13777
The Army purchased this helicopter 0965
Total flight hours at this point: 00002526
Date: 03/16/68
Accident case number: 680316021
Unit: 355 AVN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 480
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 FRAUENTH RW
Accident Summary:
The cargo door was lost in flight. The open cargo door retaining pen was not installed
This record was last updated on 01/31/97
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13777
The Army purchased this helicopter 0965
Total flight hours at this point: 00002526
Date: 03/18/68
Accident case number: 680318031
Unit: 355 AVN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1400
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 HUNTER RL
P O2 LAVALLEE PL
CE E4 WARD JM
G E4 NELSON WR
Accident Summary:
During flight, the aircraft jerked several times, the engine oil press dropped to 20 lbs and the torque dropped to 5 lbs. An autorotation was made to a rice paddy. The skids dug into the soft ground and the aircraft rocked up on its nose and then back on the stinger
This record was last updated on 01/31/97
UH-1D 65-09577Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000397
Date: 12/17/66
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
Not Reported
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: TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURE, DRIVESHAFT, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: UH1P1, 00956, CRAFX, STMNT, FM232 (Crash Facts Message. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000397
Date: 12/17/66
Accident case number: H620
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 MOYLE J
P SCHOLZ DJ
Accident Summary:
ACFT BEING LOADED W/PATIENTS IN PZ WHEN ENEMY FIRE REC UPON TAKEOFF XMSN OIL PRESS LITE CAME ON LDG MADE
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000418
Date: 01/27/67
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 Climbing at 0070 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. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment 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: UH1P2, 72133 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000418
Date: 01/28/67
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 Landing at 0010 feet and UNK 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 72136 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000934
Date: 11/01/67
Unit: 176 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 0003 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 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: UH1P2, 74003 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00001361
Date: 09/08/68
Accident case number: 680908051
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi 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 JUGE AJ
Accident Summary:
The aircraft was touching down in a confined area when the right skid caught on a stump and RPM was lost. The aircraft spun 180 degrees to the right and struck trees with the main rotor blades
This record was last updated on 04/29/97
UH-1D 65-09610Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09610
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001753
Date: 03/27/68
Accident case number: 680327141
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3800
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 GREGG OE
P W1 JANTZ LM
Accident Summary:
During takeoff prior to reaching translational lift, the tail began to swerve to the right. The aircraft settled to the ground and bounced over a ditch. The aircraft commander align the aircraft with the ditch. When the aircraft commander applied right cyclic and got the aircraft out of the ditch, the right skid made ground contact and a hard landing resulted
This record was last updated on 01/31/97
UH-1D 65-09611Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09611
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000964
Date: 04/21/67
Accident case number: 670421021
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 31619
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC O3 STEWART WB
P O2 DOTY DW
CE E4 SHEMA TP
G E4 CONLEY DG
Accident Summary:
The pilot allowed the aircraft to touch down with forward speed in the LZ causing the skids to catch in the soft earth and collapse
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09611
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001097
Date: 07/04/67
Accident case number: 670704031 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 605 TC CO
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . 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 BENNETT JH
P W1 COE WR
CE E4 JANSEN MM
G E4 HRYNKO RA
Accident Summary:
Engine failed upon completion of climb-out. The aircraft entered autorotation. The main rotor struck tree tops on landing. The cause of this accident was engine failure.
UH-1D 65-09614Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09614
Date: 05/21/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0062 feet and 060 knots.
Not Reported
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: PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Repaired at VUNG TAU
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01100, DYNAL ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09614
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001370
Date: 08/29/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
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 0025 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 Equipment 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: UH1P2, 73548 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09614
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001370
Date: 08/30/67
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.
Unknown this helicopter was at Hover at 0003 feet and 000 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 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, 73564 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09614
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001453
Date: 09/22/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 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)
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: UH1P2, 73738 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09614
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001699
Date: 12/14/67
Accident case number: 671214031
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 35485
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC W1 MUCIOLI RI
P W1 ALEXANDER WR
Accident Summary:
On final to a confined area with a sling load, the engine failed. An autorotation into an area with trees and stumps resulted in major damage.
UH-1D 65-09615Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09615
Date: 09/19/66
Accident case number: G445
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 299
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC CRABTREE B
Accident Summary:
ON APP TO TAC FLD LOCATION ON MED EVAC AT NITE ACFT HIT TREE BRANCH
UH-1D 65-09622Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
Date: 10/29/66
Accident case number: G951
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 800
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC GASS JM
Accident Summary:
ON APP LDG ACFT ENTERED PATCH GROUND FOG VISUAL CONTACT WITH GROUND LOST AT 20 30 FT NOT REGAINED UNTIL APPROX 3 FT FROM TD HARD LANDING
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
Date: 04/04/67
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 1200 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: 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, 72454 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
Date: 06/06/67
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
Unknown this helicopter was in Orbit at 1200 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72846 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
Date: 10/14/67
Accident case number: 671014071
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3779
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC O2 TILLEW WF
Accident Summary:
While the aircraft was departing a confined area, the main rotor blade struck a tree.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
Date: 04/10/68
Accident case number: 680410111 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 173 ABN
The station for this helicopter was Bong Son in 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 HASE RP
P W1 WHITE DW
Accident Summary:
The aircraft hovered in water to pick up captured rockets. The RPM deteriorated due to over gross weight. A skid dug into the mud. The aircraft slide to left and rolled on its left side
This record was last updated on 04/13/97
The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09622
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 .
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.
UH-1D 65-09623Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09623
Date: 05/20/66
Incident number: 0E813ACD Accident case number: 0E813 Total Loss Accident
Unit: 25 INF DIV
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 2 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 0
costing 239921
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 MAJ WINTERS WILLIAM FREDRICK KIA
CP O4 EVANS JL
CE PFC STAHL GEORGE HENRY JR KIA
G E4 CHAVIS LE
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: PFC George Henry Stahl, Jr.
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 05/20/66 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 19.0
Date of Birth: 05/03/47
Home City: West Fairview, PA
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 25 AVN 25 INF
Major organization: 25th Infantry Division
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 07E-091
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 65-09623
Service number: 13841980
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: *
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 04/05/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Location: Unknown Province
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Non-hostile - died of other causes
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: unknown or not reported
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: non-battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 08/20/95
Name: MAJ William Fredrick Winters
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 05/20/66 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 45.9
Date of Birth: 06/10/20
Home City: Butler, PA
Service: AT branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 25 AVN 25 INF
Major organization: 25th Infantry Division
Service: AT branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 07E-092
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 65-09623
Service number: O1292103
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 19PA1
Position in vehicle: pilot
Started Tour: 03/16/66
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
Length of service: 26
Location: Unknown Province
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: officer
This record was last updated on 08/20/95
UH-1D 65-09624Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09624
Date: 07/19/66
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
UH-1D 65-09625Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09625
Date: 12/14/67
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Descent at 0075 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR, PERSONNEL
Casualties = YES . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, UH1P2, 74468 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory
UH-1D-65-09629Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09629
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00002869
Date: 03/22/70
Incident number: 70032202.KIA
Unit: 190 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YT929722
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
Casualties = 04 WIA, 01 DOI . .
The helicopter was parked. 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, CRAFX, FM385, JSIDR (Operations Report. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
P WO1 HATFIELD MICHAEL JAMES KIA
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: WO1 Michael James Hatfield
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 03/22/70 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 21.6
Date of Birth: 08/17/48
Home City: Grayling, MI
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 190 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Flight class: 69-41/69-37
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 12W-033
Short Summary: Single ship hover down LZ - rocky ledge surrounded by jungle. rpg hit left rear crew compartment blowing off tailboom, engine - memo.
Aircraft: UH-1D tail number 65-09629
Call sign: Spartan 17X
SSN: 377464217
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 100B = Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
Primary cause: RPG
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: fire or burns
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: pilot
Started Tour: 01/20/70
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - pilot
Location: Binh Tuy Province III Corps.
Additional information about this casualty:
Flying as co-pilot on a UH-1D single ship hover down LZ. Rocky ledge surrounded by jungle. RPG hit left rear crew compartment blowing off tailboom, engine and rotorsystem. Mike killed instantly from head injuries - could not be pulled from burning aircraft of 5 grunts on board 2 were wounded. Pilot and door gunner wounded. from J. Logan, Spartan 17 July 199
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
married male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Methodist (Evangelical United Brethren)
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 05/25/98
The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09629
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
UH-1D 65-09637Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09637
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000928
Date: 10/05/67
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 on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 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 Equipment 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, 73859 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09637
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001593
Date: 08/14/68
Accident case number: 680814121 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . 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 W1 MATTINGLY DC
P O3 POUCH RC
CE MULKEY
G KINGMAN
Passengers:
UNKNOWN, PAX, G; E3 KB SHAUCHNESSY, PAX, D; E5 RL PIERCE, PAX, D;
Accident Summary:
At approximately 1515 hours, the aircraft was making a take off from a landing zone after picking up 10 empty mermite cans and one passenger. The pilot hover checked the aircraft, backed to the rear limit of the long axis of the area and took off into the prevailing wind. At an altitude of approximately 15 feet, the pilot banked to the left to avoid a barrier of 40 to 60 foot trees to his front. As he banked the aircraft, the tail rotor struck a dead tree. The aircraft commander came on the controls with the pilot after the initial impact. As the aircraft spun to the right shearing the tailboom off just aft of the scynchronized elevator on a tree and throwing two of the three passengers out of the aircraft. The main rotor struck trees and brush as the aircraft descended causing major damage to all drive components and the skids collapsed upon impact with the ground. The aircraft came to rest on a road to the west of the landing zone some 10-15 meters from the point of impact at a 90 degree angle to its path of flight
This record was last updated on 04/17/97
UH-1D 65-09577Helicopter UH-1D 65-09577
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000397
Date: 12/17/66
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
Not Reported
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: TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURE, DRIVESHAFT, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: UH1P1, 00956, CRAFX, STMNT, FM232 (Crash Facts Message. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000397
Date: 12/17/66
Accident case number: H620
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 MOYLE J
P SCHOLZ DJ
Accident Summary:
ACFT BEING LOADED W/PATIENTS IN PZ WHEN ENEMY FIRE REC UPON TAKEOFF XMSN OIL PRESS LITE CAME ON LDG MADE
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000418
Date: 01/27/67
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 Climbing at 0070 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. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Equipment 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: UH1P2, 72133 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000418
Date: 01/28/67
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
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 Landing at 0010 feet and UNK 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 Equipment Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 72136 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000934
Date: 11/01/67
Unit: 176 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 0003 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 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: UH1P2, 74003 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09577
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00001361
Date: 09/08/68
Accident case number: 680908051
Unit: A/25 AVN 25 INF
The station for this helicopter was Cu Chi 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 JUGE AJ
Accident Summary:
The aircraft was touching down in a confined area when the right skid caught on a stump and RPM was lost. The aircraft spun 180 degrees to the right and struck trees with the main rotor blades
UH-1D 65-09626Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09626
Date: 10/07/66
Accident case number: G679
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
P IWAMASA RH
Accident Summary:
ENG FAIL AT 3000 FT FLEX COUPLING 42 DEG GEAR BOX FAILED
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09626
Date: 01/27/67
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0050 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
Unknown as to mission impact.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72129 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09626
Date: 02/03/67
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0150 feet and 000 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 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: UH1P2, 72159 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09626
Date: 05/30/67
Accident case number: 670530061 Total loss or fatality Accident
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 O3 BYRD JL
P O3 MOORE JR
CE NO NAME
G E4 BOWLES
Accident Summary:
On take-off, the right skid hit a pipe extending about 6 inches above the surface of the ground. The aircraft pitched over on its right side and came to rest inverted
UH-1D 65-09627Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09627
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000849
Date: 02/03/67
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0150 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: DRIVESHAFT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P2, 72169 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09627
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001451
Date: 09/17/67
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.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0800 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 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: UH1P2, 73693 ()
UH-1D 65-09628Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 65-09628
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001378
Date: 08/08/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation