Helicopter UH-1C 65-09485

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001006
Date: 05/19/1967
Unit: C/1/9 CAV
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 0020 feet and 040 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: LNOF, 74237, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001006
Date: 05/25/1967
Unit: C/1/9 CAV
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 at Level Flight at 0050 feet and 050 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: 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, 74245, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001096
Date: 06/19/1967
Unit: C/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 0050 feet and 065 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: 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, 73138, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001096
Date: 06/21/1967
Unit: C/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 0050 feet and 065 knots.
Not Reported
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: 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, 73145, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001096
Date: 06/28/1967
Accident case number: 670628011
Unit: C/1/9 CAV
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 500
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P O2 VANDEL RH
CP O2 COOPER JP
CE E2 FOSTER TH
G E4 DEPASSIO FT

Accident Summary:

Aircraft had a sudden loss of RPM and settled to the ground from approximately three feet.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001215
Date: 10/13/1967
Unit: C/1/9 CAV
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 0700 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 Chin Bubble
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: LNOF, 74756, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001215
Date: 10/21/1967
Unit: C/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 0150 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 Chin Bubble
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
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, 74763, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001308
Date: 12/07/1967
Unit: C/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 0015 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)
Systems damaged were: FUEL 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: LNOF, 74355, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001566
Date: 02/16/1969
Unit: 281 AHC
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 0400 feet and 070 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: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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, 04701 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001628
Date: 03/01/1969
Unit: 281 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1500 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS
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, 06001 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09485
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001628
Date: 04/09/1969
Unit: 281 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0025 feet and 080 knots.
Laos
UTM grid coordinates: YC640648
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: TRANSMISSION
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, UH1P3, 09901 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 65-09485
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 0366.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

 
DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
196610  43  371 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196611 130  501 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196612  47  548 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196701  93  641 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196702  87  728 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196703  66  794 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196704  88  882 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196705 124 1006 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196706  90 1096 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196707   0 1096 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196708   0 1096 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN         
196709  43 1139 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196710  76 1215 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196711  30 1245 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196712  63 1308 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196801  62 1370 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY    
196802  56 1426 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN          
196803   4 1430 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY    
196804   0 1430 3261   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
196805   0 1430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM           
196806   0 1430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM              
196807   0 1430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM              
196808   0 1430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM              
196809   0 1430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM           
196810   3 1433 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM             
196811   2 1435 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM           
196812  15 1450 WFJFAA 281 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN      
196901  57 1507 WFJFAA 281 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN      
196902  59 1566 WFJFAA 281 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN      
196903  62 1628 WFJFAA 281 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN      


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