Helicopter UH-1C 64-14173

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14173
Date: 04/16/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 feet and 045 knots.
Not Reported
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, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
QUI NHON recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 01046, DYNAL ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14173
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000680
Date: 01/20/67
Unit: 170 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 0075 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Self propelled weapon. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
CAMP HOLLO recovered the helicopter. Repaired at CAMP HOLLO for 1150.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72107, STMNT, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 64-14173
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000684
Date: 02/21/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, ENGINE, HYDRAULIC SYS, FUEL SYS, 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, 05204 (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14173
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 1165.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  28  481 WC4YAA 170 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  49  530 WC4YAA 170 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  58  588 WC4YAA 170 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  92  680 WC4YAA 170 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702   4  684 WC4YAA 170 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703   0  684 3364   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY    
6704   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6705   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6706   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6707   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6708   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6709   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6710   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6711   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6712   0  684 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6801   0  684 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY 


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