Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000370
Date: 06/10/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
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 0700 feet and 105 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.
DUC PHO recovered the helicopter. for 16.20
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72868, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000464
Date: 07/12/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was in Orbit at 0700 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 50.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73243, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000666
Date: 09/05/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0300 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 40.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73606, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000778
Date: 12/08/67
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0300 feet and 060 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 120.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74385,
FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000778
Date: 12/17/67
Unit: 355 AVN
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 Bank Right at 1200 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, ENGINE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 175.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74523, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000778
Date: 12/18/67
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 feet and 085 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
for 500.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74532,
FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000920
Date: 02/28/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Right 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 Main Rotor Blade System
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: UH1P3, 05906 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000984
Date: 03/01/68
Unit: 355 AVN
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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: UNK
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: UH1P3, 06106 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000984
Date: 03/16/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 100 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
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, 07609 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001056
Date: 05/16/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0100 feet and 060 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: UNK
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: UH1P3, 13705 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001312
Date: 08/17/68
Unit: HHD 44 ENG GP
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 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 Main Rotor Blade System
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: UH1P3, 23003 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001312
Date: 08/18/68
Unit: HHD 44 ENG GP
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 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, COMM SYS
Casualties = 03 WIA . .
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: UH1P3, 23103 ()
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00688
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001805
Date: 01/12/69
Unit: 357 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0350 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Canopy
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, 01201 ()
The following is Goldbook
information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 66-00688
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 1166.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY 196611 0 0 W0Y6AA TRAN MDMHELCO S ALASKA ALASKA 196612 0 0 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN 6TH ARMY SHARPE GD SUPMACOM 196701 0 0 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN 6TH ARMY SHARPE GD AVCOM 196702 43 43 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN 6TH ARMY SHARPE GD AVCOM 196703 39 82 3397 POST SUPPLY 6TH ARMY FORT ORD 6TH ARMY 196704 64 146 3397 ARMY AVN DIV 6TH ARMY DUGWAY PG TEVALCOM 196705 137 283 3397 ARMY AVN DIV 6TH ARMY DUGWAY PG TEVALCOM 196706 87 370 3397 USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 196707 94 464 3397 USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 196708 104 568 3397 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196709 98 666 3397 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196710 8 674 3397 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196711 27 701 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196712 77 778 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196801 71 849 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196802 71 920 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196803 64 984 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196804 0 984 3397 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196805 72 1056 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196806 79 1135 3397 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 196807 52 1187 3397 OPM SEA NITEOPS 1ST ARMY FORT BELVOIR AMC 196808 125 1312 3397 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 196809 94 1406 3397 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 196810 131 1537 3397 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 196811 80 1617 WC3FAA 68 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 196812 90 1707 WC3FAA 68 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 196901 98 1805 WSZAAA 357 TRANS CO DS VIETNAM RVN 196902 0 1805 WSZAAA 357 TRANS CO DS VIETNAM RVN 196903 0 1805 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVCOM 196904 0 1805 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVCOM 196905 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196906 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196907 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196908 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196909 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196910 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196911 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 196912 0 1805 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 197001 0 1810 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 197002 0 1810 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 197003 74 1884 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197004 119 2003 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197005 101 2104 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197006 112 2216 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197007 123 2339 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197008 101 2440 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197009 33 2473 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197010 60 2533 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197011 104 2637 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197012 100 2737 WFELAA 162 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 197101 102 2839 WFELAA 162 AHC VIETNAM RVN 197102 15 2854 WFELAA 162 AHC VIETNAM RVN 197103 71 2925 WFELAA 162 AHC VIETNAM RVN 197104 0 2925 WFELAA 162 AHC VIETNAM RVN 197105 0 2925 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD 4TH ARMY RED RIVER AD AMC 197106 0 2925 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD 4TH ARMY RED RIVER AD AMC 197107 0 2925 W0MCAA DIR DIST TRANS IN MAINT RED RIVER AD AVSCOM 197108 0 2925 W0MCAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197109 0 2925 W0MCAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197110 0 2925 W0MCAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197111 0 2925 W0MCAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197112 0 2925 W0MCAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197201 0 2925 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197202 0 2925 W0MUAA AVSCOM FLT DET 5TH ARMY ST LOUIS AVSCOM 197203 0 2925 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVSCOM 197204 6 2931 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197205 21 2952 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197206 30 2982 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197207 10 2992 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197208 59 3051 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197209 7 3058 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197210 23 3081 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197211 2 3083 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197212 6 3089 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197301 0 3089 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197302 0 3089 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197303 0 3089 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197304 9 3098 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197305 14 3112 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197306 6 3118 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197307 0 3118 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197308 22 3140 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197309 12 3152 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197310 17 3169 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197311 10 3179 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197312 2 3181 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197401 9 3190 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197402 14 3204 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197403 0 3204 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197404 15 3219 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197405 27 3246 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197409 11 3258 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197410 9 3267 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197411 13 3280 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197412 11 3291 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197501 11 3302 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197502 2 3304 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197503 0 3304 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197504 6 3310 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197505 16 3326 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197506 18 3344 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197507 10 3354 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197508 10 3364 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197509 10 3374 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197510 5 3379 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197511 5 3384 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI 197512 6 3390 WPZWAA NAT GUARD NAT GDZI
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