Helicopter UH-1C 66-00609

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000552
Date: 09/19/67
Unit: 176 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 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 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, 73702, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000634
Date: 10/29/67
Unit: 176 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 0130 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.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73982, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000687
Date: 11/01/67
Unit: 176 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0600 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 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, 74000, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000687
Date: 11/11/67
Unit: 176 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time 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: LNOF, 74065, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000795
Date: 01/21/68
Unit: 176 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 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: PERSONNEL
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, 02102 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00609
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00001541
Date: 02/14/69
Unit: 176 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
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, 04501 ()


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 66-00609
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 0966.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610   9   15 WQ6TAA 176AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6611  45   60 WQ6TAA 176AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6612   4   64 WQ6TAA 176AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6701  22   86 WQ6TAA 176AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6702   0   86 WQ6TAA 176AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6703  68  154 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6704  62  216 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6705  46  262 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6706  66  328 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6707  89  417 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6708  50  467 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6709  85  552 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6710  82  634 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6711  53  687 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6712  58  745 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6801  50  795 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6802  36  831 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6803  48  879 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6804  72  951 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6805  39  990 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6806  69 1059 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6807  41 1100 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6808  66 1166 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6809  23 1189 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6810  73 1262 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6811  27 1289 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6812 136 1425 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6901  48 1473 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6902  68 1541 WC44AA 176 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6903   0 1541 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
6904   0 1541 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6905   0 1541 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6906   0 1541 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6907   0 1541 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6908   0 1541 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6909   2 1543 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM
6910   0 1543 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC
6911  61 1604 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
6912  35 1639 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7001  78 1717 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7002  64 1781 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7003  67 1848 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7004  91 1939 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7005  17 1956 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7006  79 2035 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7007  44 2079 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7008  44 2123 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7009  31 2154 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7010  10 2164 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7011  54 2218 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7012  55 2273 WC08AA 135 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN
7101  36 2309 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7102  19 2328 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7103  81 2409 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7104   0 2409 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7105  35 2444 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7106  19 2463 WC08AA 135 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN
7107  41 2504 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7108  25 2529 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7109  63 2592 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7110  20 2612 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7111   0 2612 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7112  15 2627 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7201  38 2665 WC08AA 135 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN
7202   0 2665 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM
7203   0 2665 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM
7204   0 2665 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM
7205   0 2665 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM
7206   0 2665 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM
7207   0 2665 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM
7208   0 2665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM
7209   0 2665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM
7210   0 2665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM
7211  22 2687 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7212   1 2688 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7301  10 2698 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7302  25 2723 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7303   1 2724 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7304   6 2730 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7305   7 2737 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7306   8 2745 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307   0 2745 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308   3 2748 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7309   5 2753 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310  15 2768 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311   8 2776 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312   0 2776        85TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV
7401   2 2778 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7402   0 2778 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403   3 2781 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404   3 2784 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405   0 2784 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409  12 2835 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410   3 2838 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411   7 2845 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412   3 2848 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501  10 2858 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502  21 2879 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503  12 2891 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   4 2895 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505   1 2896 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506  10 2906 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507   7 2913 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508  15 2928 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   6 2934 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510  13 2947 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511  25 2972 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512  22 2994 WPFHD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI



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