Helicopter UH-1B 63-08528

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
Date: 10/27/1964
Accident case number: 0A871 Forced Landing without damage Accident
South Vietnam
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 193648
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

Crew Members:
P O3 OWENS EL
CP W1 GROOVER JR
CE E6 JUSTICE JL
G E3 CONNERS DF


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
Date: 03/17/1965
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 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: FUEL 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.
Aircraft repaired after needed tool, parts or personnel brought in
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00953, CRAFX, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
Date: 05/06/1965
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking 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)
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: UH1P1, 01062, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
The Army purchased this helicopter 0164
Total flight hours at this point: 00002080
Date: 06/01/1967
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 0050 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 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, 73131, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
The Army purchased this helicopter 0164
Total flight hours at this point: 00002270
Date: 08/11/1967
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 0025 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: HYDRAULIC SYS, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
for 116.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73386, CASRP, STMNT, HDSV, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Casualty Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
The Army purchased this helicopter 0164
Total flight hours at this point: 00002424
Date: 12/14/1967
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 0110 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS, 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, 74479, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
The Army purchased this helicopter 0164
Total flight hours at this point: 00002424
Date: 12/14/1967
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 020 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 10 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: ELECTRICAL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, ARMAMENT
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, 74475, HDSV (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08528
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 0164.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610   0 1875 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    SUPMACOM         
6611   0 1875 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    SUPMACOM         
6612   0 1875 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    SUPMACOM         
6701   0 1875 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6702  11 1886 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM          
6703   5 1891 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6704   0 1891 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6705  23 1914 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6706 166 2080 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6707 102 2182 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6708  88 2270 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6709  11 2281 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6710  64 2345 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6711  30 2375 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6712  49 2424 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6801  57 2481 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6802   4 2485 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6803   0 2485 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6804  42 2527 3261   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6805  61 2588 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6806  33 2621 3261   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6807  23 2644 3261   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC           
6808  32 2676 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6809  36 2712 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6810  33 2745 WAGTC0 TRPC1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6811   0 2745 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0 2745 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR  
6901   0 2745 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM         
6902   0 2745 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6903   0 2745 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6904   0 2745 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6905   0 2745 W0B67A USA TRANS DEPOT  GERMANY                     COMZ      
6906  27 2772 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
6907  39 2811 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
6908  24 2835 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
6909   0 2835 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
6910   7 2842 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
6911  17 2859 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
6912  11 2870 WDU9AA 207 AVN CO 15AG  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7001  15 2885 WAFMD0 TRP D 2SQN 4CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7002  20 2905 WAFMD0 TRP D 2SQN 4CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7003   0 2905 WAFMD0 TRP D 2SQN 4CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7004   0 2905 WAFMD0 TRP D 2SQN 4CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7005   3 2908 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7006   0 2908 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7007  24 2932 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7008   0 2932 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7009   0 2932 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7010   0 2932 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7011  12 2944 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7012  11 2955 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7101  18 2973 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7102  16 2989 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7103  17 3006 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7104  24 3030 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7105  14 3044 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7106   5 3049 WG2FAA AIR TRP 2 ARC    GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7107   0 3049 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7108   3 3052 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7109   4 3056 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7110  14 3070 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7111   0 3070 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7112   5 3075 WG2FAA HHC 2 ARMD CAV   GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7201   7 3082 WGYXAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7202   2 3084 WGYXAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7203   0 3084 WGYXAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7204   0 3084 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7205   0 3084 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7206   0 3084 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7207   0 3084 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM       
7208   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7209   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7210   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7211   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7212   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7301   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7302   0 3084 W0MCAA RED RIVER AD     5TH ARMY   RED RIVER AD     AMC           
7303   0 3084 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7304   0 3084 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7305   1 3085 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   3 3088 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7307  28 3116 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7308  28 3144        85TH DIV TNG     5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV    
7309   7 3151 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7310  13 3164 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7311  18 3182 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7312  20 3202 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7401   5 3207 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7402  22 3229 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7403  17 3246 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404  11 3257 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  25 3282 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406   0 3282 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409  19 3363 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410  16 3379 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411  11 3390 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412  24 3414 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501  13 3427 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   4 3431 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503   1 3432 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504  22 3454 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505  13 3467 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506   0 3467 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507   0 3467 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508  11 3478 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   0 3478 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510  33 3511 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511   9 3520 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512   8 3528 WQHFAA                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


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