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Helicopter UH-1B 64-13917

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-13917
Date: 09/09/1966
Accident case number: G331
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 MCKINNON L

Accident Summary:

AFTER TO HYD CAUTION LITE FLASHED ACFT LANDED HYD FAIL CONFIRMED RT HOSE ASSY FOUND FINGER TIGHT AT ELBOW FITTING TO CY ASSY GUN MOUNT


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-13917
The Army purchased this helicopter 1264
Total flight hours at this point: 00001604
Date: 07/04/1967
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 in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges.
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 2800.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73184, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-13917
The Army purchased this helicopter 1264
Total flight hours at this point: 00001818
Date: 12/23/1967
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 0010 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
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: LNOF, 74558, CASRP, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Casualty Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-13917
The Army purchased this helicopter 1264
Total flight hours at this point: 00001818
Date: 12/28/1967
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 085 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Engine Compartment causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, DRIVESHAFT
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.
Down in Trees
for 71152.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74605, DYNAL, ARADM, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-13917
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 1264.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  64 1232 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6611  56 1288 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6612  39 1327 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6701  15 1342 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6702  31 1373 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6703  39 1412 3446   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY     
6704  23 1435 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6705  53 1488 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6706  40 1528 3446   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  76 1604 3446   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  65 1669 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6709  39 1708 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6710  64 1772 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6711  24 1796 3446   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6712  22 1818 3446   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6801   0 1818 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802   0 1818 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803   0 1818 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6804   0 1818 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6805   0 1818 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6806   2 1820 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6807   0 1820 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6808   0 1820 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6809   0 1820 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0 1820 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6811  14 1834 WHGCAA A PAKT 2SQ17CAV  3RD ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    3RD ARMY             
6812  10 1844 WHGCAA A PAKT 2SQ17CAV  3RD ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    3RD ARMY             
6901   7 1851 WHGCAA A PAKT 2SQ17CAV  3RD ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    3RD ARMY            
6902   0 1851 WHGCAA A PAKT 2SQ17CAV  3RD ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    3RD ARMY            
6903   0 1851 WHGCAA A PAKT 2SQ17CAV  3RD ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    3RD ARMY            
6904   2 1853 WAB0A0 A TP 2-17 101AB  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  33 1886 WAB0A0 A TP 2-17 101AB  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  18 1904 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  13 1917 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  82 1999 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  55 2054 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  89 2143 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  44 2187 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  58 2245 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  70 2315 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  87 2402 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  92 2494 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  10 2504 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005 103 2607 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7006  40 2647 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  85 2732 WDUWAA 190 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  56 2788 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  61 2849 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  70 2919 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  99 3018 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  85 3103 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  76 3179 WC3HAA 128 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  85 3264 WC3HAA 128 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  60 3324 WC3HAA 128 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104 263 3587 WC3HAA 128 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  78 3665 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106   0 3665 W0Y6AA AVSCOM FLT DET   5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7107   0 3665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7108   0 3665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7109   0 3665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7110   0 3665 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7111   4 3669 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7112   9 3678 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7201   4 3682 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7202   3 3685 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7203   4 3689 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7204   7 3696 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7205  11 3707 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7206   4 3711 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7207   3 3714 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7208  24 3738 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7209  20 3758 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7210   0 3758 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7211   0 3758 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7212   0 3758 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7301   8 3766 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7302  14 3780 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7303  16 3796 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7304   9 3805 W85WAA 84TH TRNG DIV    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7305  16 3821 W85WAA 84TH DIV TRNG    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7306  22 3843 W85WAA 84TH DIV TRNG    5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV           
7307   0 3843 W85WAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7308   0 3843 W85WAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7309   8 3851 W85WAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV          
7310   7 3858 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7311  14 3872 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7312  22 3894 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7401   2 3896 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7402  23 3919 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7403   1 3920 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7404   5 3925 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7405  20 3945 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7405  20 3945 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7406  18 3963 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7409  28 4022 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7410  20 4042 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7411   3 4045 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7412   0 4045 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7501   0 4045 W8FXAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7502   5 4050 W8FXAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7503   8 4058 W8FXAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7504   5 4063 W8FXAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7505   7 4070 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7506   0 4070 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7507   0 4070 W8FXT0 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7508   0 4070 W8FXAA 84TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   MILWAUKEE        RESV         
7509   0 4070 W8C9AA 88TH ARCOM       5TH ARMY   FORT SNELLING    RESV          
7510   0 4070 W8C9AA 88TH ARCOM       5TH ARMY   FORT SNELLING    RESV          
7511   0 4070 W8C9AA 88TH ARCOM       5TH ARMY   FORT SNELLING    RESV          
7512   0 4070 W8C9AA 88TH ARCOM       5TH ARMY   FORT SNELLING    RESV          


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Gary Roush
43 Overbrook Road
Painted Post, NY 14870


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