6509553

Helicopter 65-09553

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
Date: 08/09/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 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. (12.7MM)
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.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000615
Date: 07/25/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 070 knots.
Laos
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: ARMAMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000665
Date: 08/04/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
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 0200 feet and 100 knots.
Laos
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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000949
Date: 12/04/67
Unit: 355 AVN
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 0800 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. (14.5MM)
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.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001109
Date: 03/06/68
Unit: 355 AVN
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 4 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001109
Date: 03/16/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 7 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MULTIPLE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001398
Date: 04/26/69
Unit: 92 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0300 feet and 060 knots.
Cambodia
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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001466
Date: 05/31/69
Unit: 92 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 0050 feet and 065 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)
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001869
Date: 07/08/70
Unit: 48 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BP496256
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
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 0566.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  56  148 W13PAA USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  33  181 W13PAA USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  76  257 W13PAA USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  15  272 W13PAA USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  46  318 W13PAA USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  34  352 3410   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY    
6704  46  398 3410   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM      
6705  92  490 3410   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM      
6706  62  552 3410   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  63  615 3410   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  50  665 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6709  54  719 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6710  79  798 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6711  55  853 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6712  96  949 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6801  48  997 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6802  80 1077 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6803  32 1109 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6804  20 1129 3410   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM      
6805  26 1155 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6806  84 1239 3410   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6807  44 1283 3304   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC           
6808  62 1345 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0 1345 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR  
6810   0 1345 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6811   0 1345 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6812   1 1346 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6901   0 1346 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6902   0 1346 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6903   0 1346 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6904  52 1398 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  68 1466 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  64 1530 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  37 1567 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  73 1640 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909   0 1640 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910   0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911   0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   1 1641 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  19 1660 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  25 1685 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  52 1737 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  52 1789 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  80 1869 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     

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Gary Roush
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