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Helicopter UH-1D 64-13644

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
Date: 04/25/1966
Accident case number: 0E524 Fatality 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:
P O3 CARROLL WF


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
Date: 05/28/1966
Accident case number: 0E870 Minor Damage Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 1 . . Passengers = 1
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 HOPKINS RF

Passengers:
 E5 O BRACKINS, UNK, 3;


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
Date: 08/02/1966
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Medical Evacuation
While on Landing Zone 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 02 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: UH1P1, 00464, ARADM, CRAFX, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
Date: 08/02/1966
Accident case number: F875
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 2 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC KREINER JF

Accident Summary:

ON LDG APP ACFT RECD INTENSE FIRE THROUGHOUT RET TO HOME BASE


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00000579
Date: 11/13/1966
Accident case number: H121
Unit: 498 MED
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5872
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC CONNORS RA

Accident Summary:

ON LDG IN CONFINED AREA TO EXTRACT CASUALTIES BOTH MR BLADES STRUCK TREE BRANCH


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00002001
Date: 03/03/1968
Accident case number: 680303041
Unit: 128 AHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 3000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 GORDON JI

Accident Summary:

While the aircraft was parked on red ball pad, a jeep was driven under the main rotor blade and a radio antenna mounted on the jeep struck the turning main rotor blade

This record was last updated on 01/31/1997


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
The Army purchased this helicopter 0565
Total flight hours at this point: 00002371
Date: 07/12/1968
Accident case number: 680712191
Unit: 128 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Di An in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 64991
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 TRONSTAD BA
P W1 SANTANA R

Accident Summary:

On 12 Jul 68, UH-1D, 64-13644, was on an authorized mission in support of the 3d Brigade, 1st Inf Div. Prior to the flight the aircraft had been flown on a combat assault mission and had refueled at Di An, RVN. It was then flown to Phy Loi and was shut down for approximately 30 minutes. There were no indications of engine malfunctions and the flight was normal in all aspects. At approximately 1010 hours the aircraft departed Phu Loi on a single ship mission with the pilot at the controls. The aircraft commander was briefing his pilot on inflight emergency procedures and informed him that he would set up a simulated engine failure. The aircraft commander rolled off to 6000 RPM and the pilot reduced pitch and set up an autorotation to a large field. The instrument readings were 1500 feet indicated altitude and 80 knots indicated airspeed. At 800 feet indicated altitude the aircraft commander noticed the engine RPM was decaying and told the pilot to roll the throttle back to full power. The pilot told the aircraft commander that the throttle was on and the engine was not responding. At this point, the aircraft commander took the controls and attempted to increase the throttle but could not get the engine to respond. He then switched to guard and broadcasted a mayday. Observing what appeared to be a touchdown point unsuitable for landing, the aircraft commander extended his glide by pulling down his rotor rpm. The aircraft hit hard and slid approximately 8 feet, turning to the right about 20 degrees. The skids were sheared off and the aircraft came to rest in an upright position

This record was last updated on 04/16/1997


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 64-13644
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 0565.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  69  501 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  78  579 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  65  644 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  77  721 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  75  796 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703 160  956 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  10  966 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  33  999 WBM2AA 498 MED CO AM    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  44 1043 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707 109 1152 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708 100 1252 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709 116 1368 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  88 1456 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711   0 1456 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712   0 1456 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0 1456 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802 464 1920 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  81 2001 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804 125 2126 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805 134 2260 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  79 2339 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  32 2371 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   0 2371 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR  
6809   0 2371 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0 2371 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6811   0 2371 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6812   0 2371 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6901   0 2371 8005   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6902   0 2371 8005   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6903   0 2371 8005   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6904   0 2371 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6905  97 2468 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906 123 2591 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 124 2715 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908 139 2854 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909 122 2976 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910 167 3143 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911 132 3275 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912 103 3378 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  48 3426 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  46 3472 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003   4 3476 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0 3476 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0 3476 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006   1 3477 WHUWAA 306 TRANS CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7007   0 3477 WHUWAA 306 TRANS CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7008   5 3482 WAYQAA 59 AVN CO        KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7009  29 3511 WAYQAA 59 AVN CO        KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7010   0 3511 WAYQAA 59 AVN CO        KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7011  47 3558 WAYQAA 59 AVN CO        KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7012   0 3558 WAYQAA 59 AVN CO        KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7101   0 3558 WAYQAA 59TH AVN CO      KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7102  27 3585 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7103   0 3585 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7104   0 3585 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7105   0 3585 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7106  24 3609 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7107  27 3636 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7108  18 3654 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7109   6 3660 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7110   0 3660 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7111   0 3660 WHURAA 294TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7112   0 3660 WHURAA 377TH MED CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7201   7 3667 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7202  15 3682 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7203  26 3708 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7204  22 3730 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7205  30 3760 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7206   0 3760 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7207  33 3793 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7208  16 3809 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7209  11 3820 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7210  15 3835 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7211  12 3847 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7212  11 3858 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7301   3 3861 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7302  18 3879 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7303   9 3888 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7304  31 3919 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7305  10 3929 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7306  28 3957 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307   2 3959 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308   0 3959 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7309  20 3979 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310   6 3985 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311  24 4009 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312  24 4033 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7401  17 4050 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7402   8 4058 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403   3 4061 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404  20 4081 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  16 4097 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  16 4097 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406  37 4134 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409  22 4182 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410  30 4212 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411  29 4241 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412  15 4256 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   0 4256 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   4 4260 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503   5 4265 WPGGA0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   8 4273 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505  31 4304 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506  24 4328 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507  20 4348 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508   6 4354 WTVEAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   0 4354 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510  20 4374 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511   0 4374 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512   0 4374 WTVGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


Please send additions or corrections to:

Gary Roush
43 Overbrook Road
Painted Post, NY 14870


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