Helicopter UH-1C 66-15152

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000254
Date: 04/19/1968
Unit: HHT/7/1 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 0065 feet and 050 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: FUEL SYS
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, 11004 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00000578
Date: 10/25/1968
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
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, 29902 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001069
Date: 06/05/1969
Unit: 175 AHC
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 0300 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 Passenger Cargo Section
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, 15601 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001069
Date: 06/17/1969
Unit: 175 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 0075 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: FLT CONTROLS, 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, 16801 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001069
Date: 06/19/1969
Unit: 175 AHC
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 at Level Flight at 0250 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, 17002 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001069
Date: 06/23/1969
Unit: 175 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0250 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 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, 17401 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001151
Date: 07/31/1969
Unit: 175 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was Landing at UNK 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 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, 21203 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
The Army purchased this helicopter 0667
Total flight hours at this point: 00001309
Date: 11/28/1969
Unit: 175 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 100 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XS368424
Helicopter took 5 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS
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, 33203 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15152
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   7    7 W0UX4B OFC DIR CON SUP  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
6707   0    7 W0UX4B OFC DIR CON SUP  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
6708  27   34 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
6709   6   40 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
6710  31   71 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
6711  33  104 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
6712  38  142 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
6801   0  142 W05AAA 7THSQ 1ST AIRCV  1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
6802   0  142 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY 
6803  56  198 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  56  254 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  35  289 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  36  325 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  72  397 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  98  495 WGZ6A0 TRPA 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0  495 WGZ6A0 TRPA 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  83  578 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  72  650 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  17  667 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  40  707 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  88  795 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  37  832 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  85  917 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  90 1007 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  62 1069 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  82 1151 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  58 1209 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909 100 1309 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  76 1385 WC43AA 175 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  65 1450 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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