Helicopter UH-1C 66-00566

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00000166
Date: 11/13/1966
Unit: 114 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 0900 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 Skid
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
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, 00854, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00000166
Date: 11/15/1966
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and 080 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE
The armor protecting the n/r 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: UH1P1, 00805, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00000786
Date: 05/13/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0300 feet and UNK 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.
Repaired at VINH LONG 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, 72670, BELL, FM232 (Bell Helicopter. Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00000863
Date: 06/28/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0500 feet and UNK 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 3000.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72998, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00000941
Date: 07/30/1967
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 0100 feet and UNK 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 160.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73337, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001061
Date: 09/03/1967
Unit: 114 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 0500 feet and UNK 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, ARMAMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 3500.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73602, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001131
Date: 10/21/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0100 feet and 090 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)
causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: N/R
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
Unknown as to mission impact.
for 5.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73932, CRAFX, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001260
Date: 11/06/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
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 Right at 0200 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 Nose
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 30.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74028, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001260
Date: 11/07/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
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 0075 feet and UNK 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, COMM SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 300.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74030, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001406
Date: 01/06/1968
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 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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: PERSONNEL, FLT CONTROLS
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, 00605 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001406
Date: 01/27/1968
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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: 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, 02704 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001447
Date: 02/03/1968
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 100 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 Left 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, 03405 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001447
Date: 02/13/1968
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 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 Right Side
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, 04405 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001447
Date: 02/18/1968
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 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 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, 04908 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001509
Date: 06/21/1968
Unit: 116 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 0100 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 Elevator
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, 17301 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-00566
The Army purchased this helicopter 0866
Total flight hours at this point: 00001509
Date: 07/18/1968
Unit: 116 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT146456
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 66-00566
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 0866.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  77   78 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  88  166 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612 105  271 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  76  347 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702 122  469 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703 113  582 WAX7AA 114 AVN CO AML   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  99  681 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705 105  786 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  77  863 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  78  941 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  39  980 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  81 1061 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  70 1131 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711 129 1260 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  68 1328 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  78 1406 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  41 1447 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803   1 1448 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0 1448 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  16 1464 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  45 1509 WC3GAA 116 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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