Helicopter UH-1B 64-14011
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14011
Date: 07/22/1966
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 090 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 200.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00421, FM48 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0465
Total flight hours at this point: 00000929
Date: 04/07/1967
Unit: 128 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT, 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, 72471,
JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint
Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0465
Total flight hours at this point: 00001001
Date: 05/25/1967
Unit: 128 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 085 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: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 100.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72785, ARADM, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14011
The Army purchased this helicopter 0465
Total flight hours at this point: 00001330
Date: 01/10/1968
Incident number: 68011011.KIA
Unit: 128 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT583292
Helicopter took 2 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, FUEL SYS, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the
incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database.
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis
Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, UH1P3,
01004 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
P CW2 HARTWELL WILLIAM RAYMOND KIA
CE SGT TINGLEY JOHN CHARLES KIA
This record was last updated on 05/25/1998
The following is crew member information for this incident:
Name: CW2 William Raymond Hartwell
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 01/10/1968 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 23.1
Date of Birth: 11/24/1944
Home City: Indianapolis, IN
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 128 AHC
Major organization: other
Flight class: 66-9W
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 34E-019
Short Summary: Hit by single round while gun team lead. A/C crashed. Area secured and crew rescued. Slick hit on T/O killing CE Tingley.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 64-14011
Call sign: Gunslingers
Service number: W3153397
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 062B = Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
Primary cause: Hostile Fire
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Started Tour: 08/30/1966
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 02
Location: Hau Nghia Province III Corps.
Additional information about this casualty:
The following from J. Riseden July 1992 on William Raymond Hartwell:
The co pilot was 1Lt. Glenn D. "Duke" Rohnett, Crew Chief was John Charles Tingley (KIA), gunner was SP4 Stephen M. Chiles. Childs removed all from wreckage, evaded NVA, called in rescue with pilot's emergency radio. Tingley killed by ground fire during extraction
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Roman Catholic
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 08/27/1992
Name: SGT John Charles Tingley (posthumously promoted)
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 01/10/1968 while performing the duty of Crew Chief.
Age at death: 21.4
Date of Birth: 08/19/1946
Home City: Kathryn, ND
Service: regular component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 128 AHC
Major organization: other
Service: U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 34E-026
Short Summary: Loss of blood by round through the neck during extraction by Paul Seagren & John Fullerton after shot down in helicopter w/ W. Hartwell.
Aircraft: UH-1B tail number 64-14011
Call sign: Gunslinger
Service number: 16871037
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 76N20 = Procurement Sergeant
Major attributing cause: aircraft connected not at sea
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Vehicle involved: helicopter
Position in vehicle: crew chief
Started Tour: 03/02/1967
"Official" listing: helicopter air casualty - other aircrew
Length of service: 01
Location: Hau Nghia Province III Corps.
Reason: aircraft lost or crashed
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: enlisted personnel
This record was last updated on 07/30/1995
The following is Goldbook
information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14011
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 0465.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY
6610 63 711 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6611 0 711 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6612 11 722 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6701 68 790 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6702 29 819 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6703 48 867 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6704 62 929 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6705 72 1001 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6706 73 1074 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6707 54 1128 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6708 80 1208 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6709 45 1253 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6710 77 1330 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6711 0 1330 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
6712 0 1330 WC3HAA 128 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
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