Helicopter UH-1B 63-08673

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08673
Date: 06/03/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 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, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 800.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00273, FM232 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08673
The Army purchased this helicopter 0764
Total flight hours at this point: 00001385
Date: 05/31/67
Unit: ARMY AVN DIV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was in Orbit at 0020 feet and 080 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 30.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72821, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08673
The Army purchased this helicopter 0764
Total flight hours at this point: 00001687
Date: 11/12/67
Accident case number: 671112061
Unit: D/1/4 CAV 1 INF
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 67035
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W1 TENNEY ROBERT H
P W1 THOMAS DOUGLAS G
CE E3 CROCKETT JM
G E4 MCBRIDE E

Accident Summary:

A noise was heard from the engine. A forced landing was made. The aircraft landed in tall grass and skidded clockwise. Engine failure was suspected.

This record was last updated on 10/04/97


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08673
The Army purchased this helicopter 0764
Total flight hours at this point: 00002341
Date: 10/08/69
Unit: 121 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: TRANSMISSION
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 28102 ()


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08673
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 0764.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  34 1064 WC7ZAA 155 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611   2 1066 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM      
6612  40 1106 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6701  49 1155 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6702  36 1191 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6703  55 1246 3446   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY     
6704  86 1332 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6705  53 1385 3446   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM       
6706  75 1460 3446   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  39 1499 3446   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  63 1562 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6709  26 1588 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6710  64 1652 3446   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6711  35 1687 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712   0 1687 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  11 1698 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  43 1741 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  52 1793 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   4 1797 3261   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6805   4 1801 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6806  12 1813 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6807  29 1842 3261   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC           
6808  25 1867 3479   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6809  21 1888 3479   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6810   0 1888 3479   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811  47 1935 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6812   0 1935 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6901   0 1935 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR  
6902   0 1935 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6903   0 1935 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6904   0 1935 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6905   2 1937 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6906  30 1967 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 120 2087 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908 103 2190 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  98 2288 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  53 2341 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  12 2353 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  96 2449 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001 127 2576 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002 124 2700 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  97 2797 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004 106 2903 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  77 2980 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  81 3061 WAYCAA 121 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7008   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7009   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7010   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7011   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7012   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7101   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7102   0 3061 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7103   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7104   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7105   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7106   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7107   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7108   0 3061 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7109   5 3066 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7110   0 3066 W2WJAA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM      
7111   0 3066 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7112   9 3075 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7201   2 3077 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7202   9 3086 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7203   8 3094 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7204   8 3102 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7205  16 3118 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7206  24 3142 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7207  17 3159 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7208  43 3202 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7209   6 3208 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7210  20 3228 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7211  16 3244 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7212   3 3247 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7301   8 3255 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7302  12 3267 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7303   6 3273 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7304   0 3273 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7305   2 3275 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7306  41 3316 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307  16 3332 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308  12 3344 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7309   0 3344 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310   7 3351 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311  13 3364 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312   0 3364 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7401   0 3364 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7402   3 3367 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403   2 3369 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404   5 3374 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405   9 3383 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406  15 3398 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409  10 3444 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410  12 3456 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411  14 3470 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412   8 3478 WXAHAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   4 3482 WTT7AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   4 3486 WTT7AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503   6 3492 WTT7AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504  11 3503 WTT7AA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505   8 3511 WQHGAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506   8 3519 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507  14 3533 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508  37 3570 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509  13 3583 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510   0 3583 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511   0 3583 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512   0 3583 W7NJ02                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


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