Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 08/11/65
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at 0300 feet and 085 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: 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: UH1P1, 01285, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 01/08/66
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 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
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: UH1P1, 00008, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 04/05/66
Accident case number: 0E329 Forced Landing without damage 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:
AC O2 BOGLE C
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 05/25/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 feet and 095 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 21.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00231, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 05/28/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 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)
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 30.17
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00243, JSIDR, FM232 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 08/10/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
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 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: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, ARMAMENT, PERSONNEL
The self sealing fuel tank sealed and did not leak.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 231.71
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the
incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis
Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00471,
FM232, JSIDR, CRAFX (Joint Services Incident
Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
The Army purchased this helicopter 1064
Total flight hours at this point: 00002781
Date: 09/06/69
Accident case number: 690906101
Unit: 128 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phu Loi in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 91104
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC O2 LEARY JF
P W1 SCHOLZ SR
CE E5 WILSON RL
G E4 LESHEN LM
Accident Summary:
AIRCRAFT WAS ENGAGED IN TACTICAL OPERATIONS. THE OPERATION ON THE MORNING OF THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED INSERTING TROOPS INTO A LZ. THE OPERATION WAS SUPPORTED BY A LIGHT FIRE TEAM. OF THE GUNSHIPS PROVIDING SUPPORT, UH-1B, 63-12921 WAS FLYING WING ON THE LEAD AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A HEADING OF APPROXIMATELY 180 DEGREES, AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 FT AGL AND AN AIRSPEED OF 60 TO 70 KTS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER NOTICED A SUDDEN DROP IN RPM. IMMEDIATELY HE LOWERED COLLECTIVE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND STARTED A TURN TO A CLEAR AREA ON HIS RIGHT. THE N1 GAUGE READ 72%. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER REDUCED THE THROTTLE AND MOVED THE GOVERNOR TO THE EMERGENCY POSITION. HE THEN BEGAN TO INCREASE THROTTLE, BUT THE N1 READING DROPPED INSTEAD OF INCREASING. AT THIS TIME THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL, AND IN LINE WITH A DRY CULTIVATED FIELD. FACING INTO THE WIND, THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER INITIATED A STEEP FLARE TO DISIPATE FORWARD SPEED. WHILE IN THIS ATTITUDE THE STINGER HIT THE GROUND, LEAVING A SKID MARK 25 FEET LONG. THE GROUND WAS FAIRLY SMOOTH AND CAPABLE OF HOLDING MODERATE WEIGHT. COLLECTIVE PITCH WAS APPLIED BUT THE AIRCRAFT STILL HIT HARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE MAIN ROTOR TO FLEX AND CHOP INTO THE TAILBOOM FORWARD OF THE VERTICAL FIN. THE AIRCRAFT SLID 61 FEET, COMING TO REST APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL TOUCHDOWN HEADING. THE CREW CHIEF NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST AND INFORMED THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER TURNED OFF THE FUEL AND ALL OTHER SWITCHES. THE FIRE WAS SQUELCHED BY THE CREW CHIEF AND GUNNER WITH CO2 EXTINGUISHERS.\\
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
The Army purchased this helicopter 1064
Total flight hours at this point: 00003129
Date: 01/24/70
Unit: 128 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
Systems damaged were: N/R
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: LNNF, JSIDR
(Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services
Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12921
Date: 02/01/70
Incident number: 70020199.KIA
Unit: 128 AHC
Casualties = 5 KIA, 6 INJ . . Number killed in accident = 5 . . Injured = 6 . . Passengers = 7
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: War Story as related by a witness. Also: Quarterly Unit History 1970, 128 AHC) 1 Jan 1970 - 31 Mar 1970 ()
Summary: After an explosion from within the ship, control was lost and the aircraft turned over on its right side. The gunner was trapped.
Crew Members:
G PFC CARMAN JAMES CONRAD KIA
War Story:
The 1st of February was a tragic one for the Tomahawks. While flying for the 1st Infantry Division, aircraft 921 had an explosion from within the ship. Control was lost and the aircraft turned over on its right side. The gunner was trapped in the wreckage and died along with four other ground troops. The three remaining crew members and three other ground troops escaped with minor injuries. The mission continued, and the Gunslingers destroyed one bunker, got three possible kills, and one confirmed VC kill. from Quarterly Unit History 1970, 128th Aviation company (Assault Helicopter) 11th Aviation Battalion (Combat) 12th Aviation Group (Combat) 1st Aviation Brigade, APO San Francisco 96289, 1 January 1970 - 31 March 1970, prepared by WO1 Arthur S. Fantroy, and WO1 Richard G. Waggener, Unit Historical Officers. Approved by MAJ Glenn A. Brown, Phu Loi, Republic of Vietnam
This record was last updated on 05/25/98
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1064.
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