Helicopter UH-1C 66-15174

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000066
Date: 08/08/67
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 0025 feet and 095 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
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: LNOF, 73376, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000066
Date: 08/22/67
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 Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR 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, 73494, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000157
Date: 09/27/67
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 on Landing Zone this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0800 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, FLT CONTROLS, MAIN ROTOR 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, 73756, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000266
Date: 10/25/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0020 feet and 005 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYS, 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, 73956, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000339
Date: 11/15/67
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0200 feet and 110 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 Skid causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT, LDG GEAR, 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, 74091, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000474
Date: 01/31/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 7 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: UNK
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 03123 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000551
Date: 03/25/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 08503 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000595
Date: 04/03/68
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 0700 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 09401 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000734
Date: 06/28/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0900 feet and 110 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, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 18002 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000734
Date: 06/30/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 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, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS
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, 18201 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000821
Date: 08/25/68
Unit: HHD 44 ENG GP
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1200 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 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, 23802 ()


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15174
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0767.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6707   0    0 3300   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  66   66 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6709  91  157 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6710 109  266 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6711  73  339 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6712  74  413 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6801  61  474 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6802  14  488 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6803  63  551 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6804  44  595 3363   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6805  74  669 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6806  65  734 3363   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6807  40  774 3363   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC          
6808  47  821 3193   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6809  76  897 3193   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6810  58  955 3193   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811  38  993 WALZB0 TRPB 25AVBN25IN  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  33 1026 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  29 1055 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   6 1061 WAB5AA 2ND BDE 101 AB   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  20 1081 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  17 1098 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  33 1131 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  27 1158 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  20 1178 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  24 1202 WAB0T0 2SQ 17AC 101ACD  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  19 1221 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  61 1282 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  73 1355 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  79 1434 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  89 1523 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  47 1570 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  14 1584 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  11 1595 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  71 1666 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006   3 1669 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007   4 1673 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  26 1699 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  22 1721 WC4YAA 170 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   0 1721 WC5CAA 604 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 1721 WC5CAA 604 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   0 1721 WC5CAA 604 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7102   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7103   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7104   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7105   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7106   0 1721 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7107   4 1725 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7108   0 1725 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7109   0 1725 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7110   0 1725 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7111  25 1750 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7112   7 1757 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7201   0 1757 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7202  13 1770 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7203  50 1820 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7204  14 1834 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7205  14 1848 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7206  25 1873 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7207   0 1873 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7208  41 1914 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7209   4 1918 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7210   0 1918 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7211   9 1927 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7212   3 1930 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7301   4 1934 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7302   3 1937 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7303  12 1949 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7304  22 1971 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7305  13 1984 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7306   0 1984 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307   0 1984 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308  10 1994 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7309   0 1994 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310   0 1994 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311   3 1997 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312   1 1998 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
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7402   2 2001 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403   5 2006 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
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7405   0 2006 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405   0 2006 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406   0 2006 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
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7412   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   0 2012 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510   1 2013        85TH DIV HHC     5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV    
7511   4 2017 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512   0 2017 WPZWAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


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