Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-16593
The Army purchased this helicopter 1269
Total flight hours at this point: 00001565
Date: 12/13/1971
Accident case number: 711213051
Unit: 173 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Da Nang in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 5468
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
P W1 OAKLAND JB
Accident Summary:
THE AIRCRAFT HOVERED INTO A FLAG POLE WHILE REPOSITIONING AT EAST POL MARBLE MOUNTAIN ARMY AIRFIELD. THE AIRCRAFT PROCEEDED TO THE 173RD AHC MAINTENANCE AREA FOR CHECK OF DAMAGES TO THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE. NO FURTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE AIRCRAFT.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 68-16593
The Army purchased this helicopter 1269
Total flight hours at this point: 00001911
Date: 05/26/1972
Accident case number: 720526071
Unit: 129 AHC
The station for this helicopter was An Son in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 4000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
AC O3 GOODNIGHT JF
Accident Summary:
AC WAS DEMONSTRATING MINIMUM TAKEOFF FOR CP, ACFT DRIFTED LEFT TOWARD WINDSOCK. AC TRIED TO CORRECT TO THE RIGHT BUT BLADES STRUCK BAMBOO POLE.
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This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1269.
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