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Aircraft Mfr's Number: 70131
* The model displayed above will either be the aircraft's birth or earliest modified model. To see the aircrafts modification history see the below Aircraft Historical Events.
Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 1
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1981 | 79-23314 | UH-60A |  |
U.S. Army |
In February 1981 the aircraft was accepted into the Army Inventory and assigned to A Co/82nd AVN BN at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. |
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Abbreviated Army Aircraft History:
| From Date | To Date | Model | Unit Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-02-16 | 1982-02-15 | UH-60A | HHC, 82nd Airborne Division | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| 1982-02-16 | 1985-03-15 | UH-60A | 82nd Aviation Battalion | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 2
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March 1985 | 79-23314 | UH-60A | |
U.S. Army |
On 13 March 1985 this aircraft was destroyed during a tactical flight. Personnel on the ground observed the aircraft pitch nose up about 25 degrees and climb, it then pitched down greater than 45 degrees and impacted some trees. The aircraft landed upside down in the opposite direction of flight. It exploded upon impact and burned. It is believed that this accident was caused by a missing bolt in the Mixing Unit.
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