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Helicopter UH-1D 63-08741

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 63-08741
Date: 05/18/1966
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0030 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 2941.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00192, FM232 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 63-08741
Date: 08/21/1966
Accident case number: G169
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3073
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC GILLIAM FH
P REYNOLDS J

Accident Summary:

NO COTTER PIN FOR LOCKING DEVICE ON CARGO DOOR IN OPEN POSITION CARGO DOOR ROLLED FORWARD A LITTLE AND BLEW OFF THRU RTR SYS


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 63-08741
The Army purchased this helicopter 1263
Total flight hours at this point: 00001506
Date: 06/07/1967
Accident case number: 670607071
Unit: 15 MED 1 CAV
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1700
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 WATKINS W

Accident Summary:

The mounting bracket for the FM radio antenna had a old crack. During run-up while experiencing strong gusty winds, the bracket broke off and went through the tail rotor system


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 63-08741
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 1263.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  43 1200 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6611  30 1230 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6612  20 1250 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6701  45 1295 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6702  45 1340 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6703  48 1388 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6704  44 1432 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6705  30 1462 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6706  44 1506 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6707  14 1520 WAGYAA HQSPTCO 15MEDBN  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6708  19 1539 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6709   8 1547 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6710  59 1606 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6711 121 1727 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY   
6712  73 1800 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6801  93 1893 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802 100 1993 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  79 2072 3357   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6804  86 2158 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  99 2257 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806 122 2379 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  83 2462 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   0 2462 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6809   0 2462 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0 2462 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6811   0 2462 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6812   0 2462 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6901   5 2467 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM         
6902   3 2470 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903 123 2593 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  92 2685 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905 149 2834 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906 133 2967 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  73 3040 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908 106 3146 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  93 3239 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  42 3281 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911 102 3383 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 3383 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  97 3480 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002   1 3481 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  96 3577 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0 3577 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0 3577 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7006   0 3577 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7007   0 3577 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7008   0 3577 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7009   0 3577 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7010   1 3578 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7011   1 3579 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7012  11 3590 W7EF20                  NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7101  12 3602 W7EF20                  NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7102   5 3607 W7EF20                  NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7103  21 3628 W7EF20                  NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7104   8 3636 W7EF20                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7105  26 3662 W7EF20                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7106  13 3675 W8AZ08                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7107  39 3714 W8AZ08                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7108  17 3731 W8AZ08                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7109   0 3731 W8AZ08                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7110  27 3758 WQFXT0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7111  10 3768 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7112  36 3804 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7201  11 3815 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7202  18 3833 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7203  27 3860 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7204   6 3866 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7205  19 3885 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7206  36 3921 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7207  27 3948 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7208   8 3956 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7209   6 3962 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7210  12 3974 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7211   0 3974 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7212   0 3974 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7301   0 3974 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7302   0 3974 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7303  25 3999 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7304  28 4027 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7305  30 4057 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7306  27 4084 WTCCAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307  44 4128 WTCGGA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308   0 4128 WTCGGA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7309  29 4157 WTCGGA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310  33 4190 WTCGGA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311  19 4209 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312  13 4222 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7401  12 4234 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7402  11 4245 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403  12 4257 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404  12 4269 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  22 4291 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  22 4291 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406 174 4465 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409  10 4523 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410  24 4547 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411   2 4549 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412  33 4582 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   0 4582 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   8 4590 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503  23 4613 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   0 4613 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505   6 4619 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506  12 4631 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507   0 4631 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508   7 4638 WTCGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509  12 4650 WTXKAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510  14 4664 WTXKAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511   0 4664 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM          
7512   0 4664 W0MUAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN STORAGE CORPUS CH AD     AVSCOM            


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Gary Roush
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Painted Post, NY 14870


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