Helicopter UH-1C 66-15150

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15150
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000657
Date: 07/31/1968
Unit: 134 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While at Base Camp this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0300 feet and 070 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: OIL SYS, FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 21302

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15150
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000927
Date: 12/28/1968
Unit: 134 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 090 knots.
Unknown
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: UNK
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some 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, 36403

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15150
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000994
Date: 01/31/1969
Unit: 134 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 090 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
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, 03101

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15150
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001401
Date: 08/21/1969
Accident case number: 690821321
Unit: 134 AHC
The station for this helicopter was Phu Hiep in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 78104
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 MURPHY GA
CP W1 SWICKARD JM
CE E3 FISHER WE
G E3 LEWIS TR

Passengers:
, LCO, G;

Accident Summary:

THE AIRCRAFT HAD TAKEN OFF FROM A REFUELING POINT AT NINH HOA AND WAS CLIMBING OUT AT 500 FEET
PER MINUTE AT 60 KNOTS OF AIRSPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 1500', A LOUD BANG WAA HEARD FROM THE ENGINE
AREA, A FIRE LIGHT FLASHED MOMENTARILY AND AN AUTOROTATION WAS ENTERED. THE AUTOROTATIVE AIRSPEED
WAS 80 KNOTS AND THE PILOT MR. BURPHY FALRED THE AIRCRAFT AT 50-75 FEET. MR MURPHY RAN OUT OF PITCH
AT APPROXIMATELY 3 FT ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT FELL THROUGH AND LANDED ON THE HEELS OF THE
SKIDS. THE AIRCRAFT THEN ROLLED UP ON THE TOES OF THE SKIDS AND LEANED TO THE LEFT, THEN SETTLED
BACK ON THE SKIDS. AS THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK DOWN THE SLOW TURNING ROTOR FLEXED DOWN AND
SEVERED THE TAIL BOOM.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15150
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 0667.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST         COUNTRY
6706  38   38 WDFJAA 134 ASLT HEL CO  3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY      
6707  18   56 WDFJAA 134 ASLT HEL CO  3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY      
6708   8   64 WDFJAA 134 ASLT HEL CO  3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY      
6709  31   95 WDFJAA 134 ASLT HEL CO  3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY      
6710   0   95 WDFJAA 134 ASLT HEL CO  3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY      
6711   0   95 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6712  52  147 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6801  33  180 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6802  75  255 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6803  93  348 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6804  90  438 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6805  88  526 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6806  68  594 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6807  63  657 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6808  60  717 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6809  57  774 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6810  49  823 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6811  43  866 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6812  61  927 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6901  67  994 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6902  51 1045 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6903  63 1108 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6904  80 1188 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6905  37 1225 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6906  85 1310 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6907  39 1349 WC07AA 134 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
6908  52 1401 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                          RVN     
6909   0 1401 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                          RVN     
6910   0 1401 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                          RVN     
6911   0 1401 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN       AVCOM        
6912   0 1401 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7001   0 1401 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7002   0 1401 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7003   0 1401 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7004   0 1404 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7005   0 1404 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7006   0 1404 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7007   0 1404 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7008   0 1404 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH            AVCOM        
7009  12 1416 WDX9AA 238 AVN CO 1AVN  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7010  40 1456 WDX9AA 238 AVN CO 1AVN  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7011  35 1491 WDX9AA 238 AVN CO 1AVN  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7012  10 1501 WDX9AA 238 AVN CO 1AVN  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7101  58 1559 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7102  66 1625 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7103  60 1685 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7104  88 1773 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7105  62 1835 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7106  40 1875 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7107   0 1875 WDX9AA 191 AHC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7108  12 1887 WDX9AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7109  30 1917 WDX9AA 117 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                          RVN     
7110  54 1971 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7111  14 1985 WDX9AA 238 AWC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7112  26 2011 WDX9AA 608 TC DS        VIETNAM                          RVN     
7201  46 2057 WFELAA 162 AHC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7202  13 2070 WFELAA 162 AHC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7203  10 2080 WFELAA 162 AHC          VIETNAM                          RVN     
7204   0 2080 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                     AVSCOM   
7205   0 2080 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                     AVSCOM   
7206   0 2080 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                     AVSCOM   
7207   0 2080 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM       
7208   0 2080 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS           AVSCOM       
7209   0 2080 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM       
7210   0 2080 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM       
7211   0 2080 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM       
7212   0 2080 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM         
7301   0 2080 W0MUAA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS           AVSCOM        
7302   1 2081 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN      AVSCOM        
7303   7 2088 W1DZAA USAAVNS          AVN SCHOOL FORT RUCKER      CONARCAS         
7304  12 2100 W1DZAA USAAVNS          AVN SCHOOL FORT RUCKER      CONARCAS          
7305   2 2102 W1DZAA USAAVNS          AVN SCHOOL FORT RUCKER      CONARCAS         
7306   9 2111 W1DZAA USAAVNS          AVN SCHOOL FORT RUCKER      CONARCAS         
7307   3 2114 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7308  22 2136 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7309  24 2160 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7310  23 2183 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7311  15 2198 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7312  18 2216 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7401   2 2218 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7402  35 2253 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7403  19 2272 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7404  33 2305 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7405  29 2334 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7409   4 2361 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7410   0 2361 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7411   0 2361 W1DZAA USAAVNS          1ST ARMY   FORT RUCKER      TRADOCAS        
7412   6 2367 WPSD00                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   9 2376 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502  15 2391 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503  11 2402 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504  19 2421 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505  22 2443 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506  19 2462 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507  22 2484 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508  12 2496 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   0 2496 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510  13 2509 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511  16 2525 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512   7 2532 WPSDD0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI

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