Helicopter UH-1C 65-09438

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000254
Date: 12/02/1966
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Landing Zone Marking.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and UNK knots.
Cambodia
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 Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01919, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000311
Date: 01/30/1967
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 0900 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 20.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72145, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000498
Date: 04/28/1967
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 0100 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 5300.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72587, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000579
Date: 05/03/1967
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0050 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 90.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72610, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000579
Date: 05/11/1967
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0050 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 Top
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 25.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72664, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000745
Date: 07/01/1967
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.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was in Orbit at 0100 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 60.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73025, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000745
Date: 07/15/1967
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 Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 410.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73032, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09438
The Army purchased this helicopter 0166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001605
Date: 02/06/1969
Accident case number: 690206151
Unit: 117 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Long Binh in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 289
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 FORD NW

Accident Summary:

 ACFT ON SHORT FINAL EXPC ANTI-TORQUE FAILURE LDG MADE WITH ICDT DAM TO SKIDS \ T/R CONTROL CABLE FAILURE \


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 65-09438
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.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
196610   9  153 W0QPAA CONCEP TEAM VIE  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196611  55  208 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196612  46  254 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196701  57  311 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196702  85  396 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196703  20  416 3422   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY
196704  82  498 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196705  81  579 3422   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
196706  96  675 3422   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
196707  70  745 3422   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
196708  57  802 3422   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196709  78  880 3422   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196710  60  940 3422   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196711  53  993 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196712  10 1003 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196801  12 1015 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196802   0 1015 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196803   0 1015 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196804  39 1054 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196805  43 1097 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196806  40 1137 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196807  76 1213 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196808  41 1254 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196809  75 1329 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196810  49 1378 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196811  52 1430 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196812  79 1509 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196901  79 1588 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196902  17 1605 WAX8AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196903   0 1605 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM   
196904   0 1605 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM   
196905   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196906   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196907   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196908   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196909   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196910   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196911   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196912   0 1605 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
197001   0 1609 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
197002   0 1610 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
197003   0 1610 3300   7 CORPS SPT COM  GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197004  24 1634 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197005 138 1772 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197006 112 1884 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197007  59 1943 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197008  53 1996 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197009 106 2102 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197010  70 2172 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197011  34 2206 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197012  45 2251 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
197101  12 2263 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197102  34 2297 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197103  65 2362 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197104  83 2445 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197105  23 2468 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197106  43 2511 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197107  19 2530 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197108  30 2560 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197109  66 2626 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197110   0 2626 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197111  23 2649 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197112  52 2701 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197201   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197202   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197203   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197204   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197205   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197206   0 2701 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
197207   0 2701 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197208   0 2701 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197209   0 2701 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197210   2 2703 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197211   0 2703 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197212   0 2703 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197301   5 2708 W0MUAA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM  
197302  29 2737 WACYD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197303   5 2742 WACYD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197304   8 2750 WACYD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197305   8 2758 WAMFD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197306  15 2773 WAMFD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197307   9 2782 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197308  16 2798 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197309   2 2800 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197310  44 2844 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197311   6 2850 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197312   0 2850 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197401   0 2850 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197402   0 2850 WAFMD0 D TRP 1/1 CAV    GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197403   1 2851 WAFMD0 D TRP   1ST AD   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197404  12 2863 WAFMD0 D TRP   1ST AD   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197405  12 2875 WAFMD0 D TRP   1ST AD   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197409   0 2875 WAFMD0 D TRP   1ST AD   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197410   0 2875 WAFMD0 D TRP   1ST AD   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197411   0 2875 W2XBAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197412   0 2875 W2XBAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197501   0 2875 W2XBAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197502   0 2875 W2XBAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
197503   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197504   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197505   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197506   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197507   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197508   0 2875 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN STORAGE CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM  
197509   1 2876 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        TRADOC  
197510  16 2892 WTU4D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
197511   0 2892 WTU4D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
197512   0 2892 WTU4D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


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