Helicopter UH-1C 66-15180

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000068
Date: 08/31/1967
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 0900 feet and 085 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.
for 100.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73568, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000130
Date: 09/03/1967
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 0900 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 250.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73600, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 12/08/1967
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 0300 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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: ELECTRICAL SYS, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 195.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74370, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 12/13/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0250 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 20.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74452, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 12/18/1967
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 0400 feet and 090 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 15.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74529, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 12/23/1967
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 67.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74556, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000462
Date: 12/30/1967
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 0250 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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: STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 40.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 74632, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000556
Date: 01/08/1968
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 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 Aft area
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, 00801 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000556
Date: 01/09/1968
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0050 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 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, 00910 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000556
Date: 01/14/1968
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 0200 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, 01406 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000692
Date: 02/08/1968
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 in Bank Right at 0200 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: 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, 03907 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000692
Date: 02/09/1968
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 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
(7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Top
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, 04001 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000692
Date: 02/22/1968
Incident number: 68022211.KIA
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 065 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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
Casualties = 01 KIA . .
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, 05302 ()

Crew Members:
P WO1 SCOTT KENNETH DAVID KIA
This record was last updated on 05/25/1998

The following is crew member information for this incident:

Name: WO1 Kenneth David Scott
Status: Killed In Action from an incident on 02/22/1968 while performing the duty of Pilot.
Age at death: 21.0
Date of Birth: 02/08/1947
Home City: Bear Creek, NC
Service: AV branch of the reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Unit: 114 AHC
Major organization: 1st Aviation Brigade
Flight class: 67-3
Service: AV branch of the U.S. Army.
The Wall location: 40E-068
Short Summary: Ground casualty. MOS 062b
Aircraft: UH-1C tail number 66-15180
Service number: W3156341
Country: South Vietnam
MOS: 062B = Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
Primary cause: Ground Casualty
Compliment cause: small arms fire
Started Tour: 10/10/1967
"Official" listing: ground casualty
Location: Kien Phong Province IV Corps.
Reason: gunshot or small arms fire
Casualty type: Hostile - killed
single male U.S. citizen
Race: Caucasian
Relgion: Protestant - no denominational preference
The following information is secondary, but may help in explaining this incident.
Category of casualty as defined by the Army: battle dead Category of personnel: active duty Army Military class: warrant officer
This record was last updated on 04/12/1998

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000692
Date: 02/27/1968
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 Unknown 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 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, 05807 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000770
Date: 03/13/1968
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 0350 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 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, 07302 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000770
Date: 03/15/1968
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 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 Top
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC 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, 07501 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00000888
Date: 04/09/1968
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 0150 feet and 085 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, 10002 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00001130
Date: 07/13/1968
Unit: 611 TC CO
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 0150 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS, ELECTRICAL SYS, MAIN ROTOR 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, 19502 ()

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
The Army purchased this helicopter 0767
Total flight hours at this point: 00002230
Date: 02/18/1971
Accident case number: 710218121 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 173 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Dong Ha in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XD848415
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 224415
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:
AC O2 LERAY RN
P O2 DRIVDAHL JA
CE E5 BARTON JE
G E4 LEFURGE DW

Passengers:
. O4 JE BRAYBOY, LCO, G;

Accident Summary:

. THIS MAJOR ACCIDENT INVOLVED A UH-1C AIRCRAFT BEING USED DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS FOR A COMBAT SUPPORT MISSION IN RVN. DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKE-OFF IN AN OVERGROSS WEIGHT CONDITION WITH FOUR (4) PERSONNEL ABOARD AFTER RE-FUELING AND RE-ARMING, THE SKIDS OF THE UH-1C AIRCRAFT STRUCK A 4 1/2' HIGH BERM LOCATED ALONG THE TAKEOFF PATH. THE LEFT SKID OF THE AIRCRAFT NOSED DOWN STRIKING THE GROUND AND COMING TO REST ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. THE FOUR PERSONNEL ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT CRASHED SUCCESSFULLY EXITED THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE CRASH AND POST-CRASH FIRE.\\

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15180
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 0767.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6707   0    0 3300   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  68   68 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  62  130 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710 113  243 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711 101  344 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712 118  462 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  94  556 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802 136  692 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  78  770 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804 118  888 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805 117 1005 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806 102 1107 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  23 1130 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   0 1130 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6809   0 1130 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6811   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6812   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6901   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6902   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6903   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6904   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6905   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6906   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6907   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6908   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6909   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6910   0 1130 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6911  37 1167 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  80 1247 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  68 1315 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  86 1401 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  50 1451 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  93 1544 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005 108 1652 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  79 1731 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  97 1828 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  96 1924 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  97 2021 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  60 2081 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  45 2126 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  90 2216 WC41AA 173 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  14 2230 WC41AA 173 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 2230 WC41AA 173 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN

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