Helicopter UH-1B 62-02028

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001379
Date: 01/19/67
Unit: C/2/20 ARA
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
Not Reported
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (ARTY)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE
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: LNOF, 74224, ARADM (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001509
Date: 11/06/67
Unit: HHT/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was in Orbit at 0300 feet and 070 knots.
Not Reported
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, LDG GEAR
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, 74189, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001509
Date: 11/07/67
Unit: HHT/1/9 CAV
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 0070 feet and 060 knots.
Not Reported
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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 74194, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001582
Date: 12/08/67
Unit: HHT/1/9 CAV
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 0020 feet and 060 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT, MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 74388, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001582
Date: 12/14/67
Unit: HHT/1/9 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Command and Control
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 feet and 040 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: FUEL SYS
It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
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, 74480, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00001995
Date: 11/07/68
Unit: 605 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
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, 31201 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00002391
Date: 10/14/69
Unit: 335 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side causing a Blast.
Systems damaged were: UNK
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, 28701, LNNF, CRAFX (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
The Army purchased this helicopter 0663
Total flight hours at this point: 00002680
Date: 02/04/70
Unit: 335 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XS570167
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 62-02028
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 0663.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  11 1262 WAG3C0 CBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6611  45 1307 WAG3C0 CBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6612  47 1354 WAG3C0 CBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6701  25 1379 WAG3C0 CBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6702  17 1396 WAG3C0 CBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6703   0 1396 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6704   0 1396 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6705   0 1396 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6706   0 1396 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6707   5 1401 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6708   0 1401 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6709   0 1401 3300   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6710  17 1418 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6711  91 1509 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6712  73 1582 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6801  47 1629 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6802  15 1644 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6803   0 1644 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6804  22 1666 3261   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6805  12 1678 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6806  38 1716 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6807  47 1763 3261   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC           
6808  76 1839 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6809  15 1854 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6810  97 1951 WAGTT0 HHT 1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6811  44 1995 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0 1995 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR  
6901   0 1995 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM         
6902   0 1995 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6903   0 1995 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6904   0 1995 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6905   4 1999 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6906  16 2015 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  84 2099 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908 123 2222 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909 100 2322 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  69 2391 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911 109 2500 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  89 2589 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  91 2680 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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