Kiowa (Total: 75, Canadian: 74, Group 0)

Bell Kiowa

(Vic Johnson Photo)(Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page)
Bell CH-136 Kiowa (Serial No. 1362--), No. 444 Sqn, 4 CMBG, Germany.

The OH-58A Kiowa is a 4-place observation helicopter. The Kiowa has two-place pilot seating, although the controls in the left seat are designed to be removed to carry a passenger up front. A total of 74 OH-58A helicopters were delivered to the Canadian Armed Forces between 1971 and 1972 as a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH), performing duties such as reconnaissance, command and liaison or artillery fire direction. The CAF re-designated them as the CH-136 Kiowa. Although similar in appearance to the trainer Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger, major differences between the two helicopters include the main rotor blades and dynamic components. The CH-136 was powered by a C-18 engine and the CH-139 was powered by a C-20 engine. Harold Skaarup web page

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General Helis.com RCAF Kiowa Aircraft

Kestrel Publications CH-136 Kiowa - Kestrel Publications

Kiowa 136201,

s/n 136201

m/d OH-58

c/n 44001

Bell

136201

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20866. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Stil there February 1995.
sold 06/2011 N5869Y
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-November-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136202,

s/n 136202

m/d OH-58

c/n 44002

Bell

136202

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20867. Classified as instructional airframe A 743 on day accepted. Returned to flight status, operated by 430 Squadron, CFB Valcartier, Quebec by February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004.
sold Dom Rep AF 1998
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-November-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1971-November-04 Classified Instructional CA A 743 2020-06-19
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June Transferred Returned to US government 2020-06-06
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187 | 2005 229

Kiowa 136203,

s/n 136203

m/d OH-58

c/n 44003

Bell

136203

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20868. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Later with No. 1 Wing (reserve squadrons at St. Hubert, Quebec) by 1995.
sold Coastal Helicopters 2004 "“ N61472. re-registered as VH-BRD by Airwork Helicopters, sold and re-registered as VH-BJX
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-December-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136204,

s/n 136204

m/d OH-58

c/n 44004

Bell

136204

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20869. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew lead in the 1977 and 1978 Dragonflies demonstration team. Damaged on 16 June 1979 while with the School, repaired and returned to service. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. Damaged during forced landing following loss of power near Paint Lake, Ontario, June 1987, while operated by 411 Squadron crew. With 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton in February 1995. Carried special "Canada Goose" paint scheme for fleet retirement in March 1995. Preserved, on display at the RCAF Memorial Museum at Trenton, Ontario. Still had special paint scheme as late as April 2005.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-December-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136205,

s/n 136205

m/d OH-58

c/n 44005

Bell

136205

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20870. To No. 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta. Also served with No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, and with reserve squadrons at CFB St. Hubert, Quebec. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in storage, in February 1995.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-December-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136206,

s/n 136206

m/d OH-58

c/n 44006

Bell

136206

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20871. Used by No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, CFB Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Flew in the 1977 Dragonflies demonstration team. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. At Downsview by February 1982, still in trainer markings. With No. 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview) in 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007, November 2008, and October 2010. Scheduled for museum from 2010. By mid 2013 had been repainted and moved to Connaught Range and displayed as an monument, still belongs to Canadian Forces. Current 2023.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-December-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136207,

s/n 136207

m/d OH-58

c/n 44007

Bell

136207

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20872. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew in the 1977 Dragonflies demonstration team. Later with No. 1 Wing (reserve squadrons at St. Hubert, Quebec) by February 1995. To Canadian Forces school at CFB Borden, Ontario, as training aid. Later preserved, on display at CFB Petawawa, On..
last update: 2024-December-25
   1971-December-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136208,

s/n 136208

m/d OH-58

c/n 44008

Bell

136208

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20873. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew in the 1977 and 1978 Dragonflies demonstration team. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. With Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1995. To civil register as N7237R, then XB-ALZ.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136209,

s/n 136209

m/d OH-58

c/n 44009

Bell

136209

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20874. With 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton (Namao), Alberta, dates unknown. Classified as instructional airframe A 769 on 10 February 1978. In storage with 408 Squadron in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic Navy by US government, 2005 as #3060
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1978-February-10 Classified Instructional CA A 769 2020-06-19
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to Other Military US Returned to US government 2020-06-13
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187 | 2005 229

Kiowa 136210,

s/n 136210

m/d OH-58

c/n 44010

Bell

136210

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20875. With 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 430e Escadron Tactique d'Helicoptores at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136211,

s/n 136211

m/d OH-58

c/n 44011

Bell

136211

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20876. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew in the 1979 Dragonflies demonstration team. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. With No. 1 Wing (reserve squadrons at St. Hubert, Quebec) in 1995. On static display at St. Hubert airport, near Montreal, by January 2006.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136212,

s/n 136212

m/d OH-58

c/n 44012

Bell

136212

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20877. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew in the 1978 Dragonflies demonstration team. Later with reserve squadrons at CFB St. Hubert, Quebec. With No. 1 Wing (reserve squadrons at St. Hubert) in 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136213,

s/n 136213

m/d OH-58

c/n 44013

Bell

136213

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20878. Used by Reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ont., 1980s. With No. 2 Wing (reserve squadrons at Downsview) in 1995. Destroyed in a crash at Cook's Bay, Ontario on 16 June 1995.The helo was being flown equipped with floats and a night landings were being practiced into the water at Cooks Bay using NVG's. The crew set up for a circuit and took off. On final approach just before touchdown, the a/c developed a yaw, contacted the water and rolled inverted. Both pilots egressed under water and climbed on top of the inverted helo. The crew escaped with minor injuries. The airframe sustained Category "A" damage SOS: June 1995 - Category "A" write-off.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995 Struck off Strength Struck off, after crash (see comments). 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136214,

s/n 136214

m/d OH-58

c/n 44014

Bell

136214

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20879. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Flew in the 1979 Dragonflies demonstration team. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. Suffered "A" Category damage in a crash at Toronto, ON on 17 March 1994, while with No. 2 Tactical Air Wing at Downsview, ON. #136214 was conducting a pilot proficiency check including autorotations to touchdown. After completing several autos following the Standard's pilot demos, the co-pilot took off to execute a low-level 180 degree turning auto from 250 feet. After rolling the throttle to idle, the co-pilot entered into an aggressive left-hand descending turn. The Standard's pilot, not comfortable with the procedure, took control and attempted an overshoot. The engine did not respond to a throttle increase and because of the high sink rate, the Standards pilot was only able the level the helo before impact at a high rate of descent. The helo slid 1000 ft before coming to stop. The crew escaped with minor back injuries.
SOS: 1994 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-January-11 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1994 Struck off Strength Struck off, after crash (see comments). 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136215,

s/n 136215

m/d OH-58

c/n 44015

Bell

136215

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20880. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. Being operated by 411 Squadron when it crashed west of Meaford, Ontario, 4 July 1990, following loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Suffered "A" Category damage in a crash at Toronto, ON on 17 March 1994, while with No. 2 Tactical Air Wing at Downsview, ON. #136214 was conducting a pilot proficiency check including autorotations to touchdown. After completing several autos following the Standard's pilot demos, the co-pilot took off to execute a low-level 180 degree turning auto from 250 feet. After rolling the throttle to idle, the co-pilot entered into an aggressive left-hand descending turn. The Standard's pilot, not comfortable with the procedure, took control and attempted an overshoot. The engine did not respond to a throttle increase and because of the high sink rate, the Standards pilot was only able the level the helo before impact at a high rate of descent. The helo slid 1000 ft before coming to stop. The crew escaped with minor back injuries.
SOS: 1994 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-February-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1990 Write-Off 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136216,

s/n 136216

m/d OH-58

c/n 44016

Bell

136216

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20881. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Preserved, on display at CFB Gagetown, NB.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-February-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136217,

s/n 136217

m/d OH-58

c/n 44017

Bell

136217

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20882. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. Still with 2 Wing at Downsview in February 1995.
Sold to US civil register as N7237K
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-February-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136218,

s/n 136218

m/d OH-58

c/n 44018

Bell

136218

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20883. With 2 Wing (reserve squadrons at CFB Downs view) in February 1995. Used as a training aid at No. 2 Aircraft Field Maintenance Squadron at CFB Ottawa, Ontario. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by October 2005. Sold to Australian civil register VH-EQT
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-February-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136219,

s/n 136219

m/d OH-58

c/n 44019

Bell

136219

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20884. Used by 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Later stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Sold to US civil register N6153X
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-February-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136220,

s/n 136220

as/n 136220

m/d OH-58

c/n 44020

Bell

136220

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20885. With 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton (Namao), Alberta. In 1980, While positioning one aircraft for landing the rotor blades contacted those of another helicopter. A hard landing ensued causing "B" Category damage. With 430 ETH at CFB Valcartier, QC, in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; as of 2004 returned to the US government and transferred to Fuerza Aerea Dominicana
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136221,

s/n 136221

m/d OH-58

c/n 44021

Bell

136221

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20886. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta. Chopped off tail boom during autorotation training in 1977. Still with this unit in February 1995. Became instructional airframe 913 B on 21 November 1996. Had been Canadian Forces 136221. Used at CFB Borden, Ontario. Reported in use for battle damage repair training at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 2010.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 913 B 2020-06-19
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187 | 2005 233

Kiowa 136222,

s/n 136222

m/d OH-58

c/n 44022

Bell

136222

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20887. Used by 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; as of 2004 returned to the US government and transferred to Dominican Republic Navy as their #0602; transferred to Fuerza Aerea Dominicana #3061
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136223,

s/n 136223

m/d OH-58

c/n 44023

Bell

136223

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20888. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta in 1977, to replace 136221 after its accident. Also served with 444 Squadron in Lahr, Germany and 422 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB, dates not known. With Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in February 1995.
Sold N6352J Coastal helicopters 03/2004
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136224,

s/n 136224

m/d OH-58

c/n 44024

Bell

136224

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20889. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. On display at Finningley, UK airshow in September 1991. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007 and November 2008. Scheduled for museum in 2010. On display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Rockcliffe by mid 2103.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136225,

s/n 136225

m/d OH-58

c/n 44025

Bell

136225

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20890. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. In storage with the Air Maintenance Development Unit at CFB Trenton, Ontario by February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 187

Kiowa 136226,

s/n 136226

m/d OH-58

c/n 44026

Bell

136226

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20891. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995.
SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civilian registered as N6351C by Coastal Helicopters Mar/Nov 2004, converted to 206A-1 status; sold and registered as VH-JWV: Australia from Feb 06; sold and re-registered as VH-TES from Aug 2016
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136227,

s/n 136227

m/d OH-58

c/n 44027

Bell

136227

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20892. Seen at RAF Coningsby in 1990. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N6350V in the US by Oct 1997; acquired by Southeastern Equipment Co Services at Augusta, GA by December 2000; sold and re-registered as VH-LTX in Australia from May 2008
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136228,

s/n 136228

m/d OH-58

c/n 44028

Bell

136228

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20893. Seen at RAF Coningsby in 1990. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) c. 1992 to 1995. Carried special markings in 1992 for 400 Squadron's 60th anniversary. Pending disposal from late 2000. One of 24 ex CF Kiowas seized by the RCMP that year, when a US buyer attempted to illegally export the helicopters to Iraq. The seized helicopters may have been returned to the CF. Note that the helicopter mounted on a pedestal at CFB Borden from about 1997, marked 136228, is actually 136247. To Australian civil register as VH-OSX in August 2006, on a restricted permit.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   2005-June-08 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136229,

s/n 136229

m/d OH-58

c/n 44029

Bell

136229

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20894. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995.
Sold to US civil register as N7242V
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136230,

s/n 136230

m/d OH-58

c/n 44030

Bell

136230

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20895. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995. May have been damaged in ground incident while with this unit. Reported stored at CFB Trenton in October 2005, marked "Camp Trillium". Still on ATESS ramp at Trenton, in December 2005. At Toronto Aerospace Museum in 2007, undergoing restoration. Displayed Edenvale 04/2019
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136231,

s/n 136231

m/d OH-58

c/n 44031

Bell

136231

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20896. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 1 Wing (reserve units at St. Hubert, Quebec) in February 1995.
Sold to Australian civil register as VH-YAR
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136232,

s/n 136232

m/d OH-58

c/n 44032

Bell

136232

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20897. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. In storage with 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton in February 1995.
SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N7237J in the US by Southeastern Equipment Co Services at Augusta, GA
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-March-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136233,

s/n 136233

m/d OH-58

c/n 44033

Bell

136233

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20898. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004. To Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, their serial number 3054. Operated by Escuela de Rescate at Base Aerea San Isidro by July 2004. Still active September 2006.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136234,

s/n 136234

m/d OH-58

c/n 44034

Bell

136234

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20899. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With No. 1 wing (reserve squadrons at CFB St. Hubert, Quebec) in 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by October 2005. Sold to Australian civil register as VH-PKG
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136235,

s/n 136235

m/d OH-58

c/n 44035

Bell

136235

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20900. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany. Destroyed when it struck wires during low flight near Avasinis, north east Italy on 16 May 1976. the flight had originally departed Venzone, Italy on a reconnaissance mission in an earthquake affected area to familiarize the crew with the area while looking for other damage. The crew observed some problems with the dam in the area just north of Avasinis and proceeded up the valley towards the dam for further inspection. Exiting the valley, the pilot flew into an undetected cable. The helo was flying at approximately 200 ft above the ground at 60 knots. The cable slid up the windshield, cut through the upper cowling and then contacted the mast and control rods. The cable snapped and became entangled in the mast. The pilot initiated a descent but approximately 50 ft above ground, the control rods severed and the main rotor decelerated. The pilot lost control as a result and the helo yawed left, hit the ground nose low and rolled inverted. Captain R.G. "Buck" McBride was killed in the crash and the rest of the crew was injured. This accident contributed directly to further CF interest in the Bristol Canada Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS).
SOS: 23 December 1976 - Category "A" write-off.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20

Transport 1976-05-16 to 1976-05-16

444 () () CFB Lahr, Germany
Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20900. With No. 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany. Destroyed when it struck wires during low flight near Avasinis, north east Italy on 16 May 1976. the flight had originally departed Venzone, Italy on a reconnaissance mission in an earthquake affected area to familiarize the crew with the area while looking for other damage. The crew observed some problems with the dam in the area just north of Avasinis and proceeded up the valley towards the dam for further inspection. Exiting the valley, the pilot flew into an undetected cable. The helo was flying at approximately 200 ft above the ground at 60 knots. The cable slid up the windshield, cut through the upper cowling and then contacted the mast and control rods. The cable snapped and became entangled in the mast. The pilot initiated a descent but approximately 50 ft above ground, the control rods severed and the main rotor decelerated. The pilot lost control as a result and the helo yawed left, hit the ground nose low and rolled inverted. Captain R.G. "Buck" McBride was killed in the crash and the rest of the crew was injured. This accident contributed directly to further CF interest in the Bristol Canada Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS).SOS: 23 December 1976 - Category "A" write-off

   1976-December-23 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
1976-May-16 KIFA RCAF Captain Ronald George McBride CD 2022-10-17
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136236,

s/n 136236

m/d OH-58

c/n 44036

Bell

136236

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20901. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 1 Wing (reserve units at St. Hubert, Quebec) in February 1995. Transferred to Domnican Republic by US government, c.2004. To Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, their serial number 3059. Operated by Escuela de Rescate at Base Aerea San Isidro by February 2005. Still active September 2006.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136237,

s/n 136237

m/d OH-58

c/n 44037

Bell

136237

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20902. With 444 Squadron at CFB Lahr, Germany in 1991. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995.
Sold to US civil register as N6344M
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136238,

s/n 136238

m/d OH-58

c/n 44038

Bell

136238

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20903. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta in 1977, to replace 136241 after its accident. Still with 408 Squadron in February 1995. Sold to US civil register as N7242U
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-19 Taken on Strength 2020-10-11
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136239,

s/n 136239

m/d OH-58

c/n 44039

Bell

136239

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20904. With No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba, with orange markings over camouflage. Also with 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. Used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. With 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N27KR by CC Services of Nevada Inc at Reno, NV Jan 2004-Oct 2006; sold and re-registered as C-GYBT by 9049-5854 Québec Inc May 2007-Oct 2015; to Taïga Hélicoptères at Lévis, QC from Oct 2015; to Integra Air at Calgary, AB by January 2017
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-April-19 Taken on Strength 2020-10-11
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136240,

s/n 136240

m/d OH-58

c/n 44040

Bell

136240

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20905. Destroyed in a crash on 5 February 1993, north of Fredericton, NB. during a flight from Gagetown. The crew (a pilot, observer and a passenger) encountered deteriorating weather with heavy snow showers. The pilot commenced a low level turn to avoid a snow shower but the a/c was enveloped and spatial disorientation ensued. The a/c contacted the trees and suffered Category "A" damage. The 3 occupants on board escaped with minor injuries. With 430 ETH at CFB Valcartier, QC, at that time. Still in storage at CFB Gagetown, NB as late as March 1994.
SOS: March 1994 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1993-June-30 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136241,

s/n 136241

m/d OH-58

c/n 44041

Bell

136241

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20906. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta. Damaged in hard landing 1977. Still with this unit in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136242,

s/n 136242

m/d OH-58

c/n 44042

Bell

136242

Ex-US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20907. Initially delivered to 3 CFTTS at Portage, MB. This a/c was serving with 408 (Tac Hel) Sqn at CFB Edmonton, AB when it was destroyed in a crash at Nakusp, BC on 7 July 1988. A formation of two Kiowa helicopters was proceeding from CFB Edmonton to McDonald Lake Provincial Park south Nakusp, BC to take part in an annual mountain flying training exercise. The formation entered the Arrow Lakes region from the north and proceeded southward in a loose trail formation flying low over the lake 200-300 metres offshore. A climb was initiated to 200-300 ft AGL to fly around the east side of the town of Nakusp after which the formation headed back out over the lake commencing a shallow descent. A motorboat was overflown at low altitude and high speed. Approximately 1 kilometre past the boat, the lead helicopter impacted the water and sank in approximately 180 feet of water. Lt. J.B. Gregoire and another student pilot were both killed in the crash.
SOS: 19 October 1989 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20

Operational 1988-07-02 to 1988-07-02

444 () () CFB Edmonton, Alberta
Ex-US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20907. Initially delivered to 3 CFTTS at Portage, MB. This a/c was serving with No. 408 (Tac Hel) Sqn at CFB Edmonton, AB when it was destroyed in a crash at Nakusp, BC on 7 July 1988 (2 July shown in Personnel file). A formation of two Kiowa helicopters was proceeding from CFB Edmonton to McDonald Lake Provincial Park south Nakusp, BC to take part in an annual mountain flying training exercise. The formation entered the Arrow Lakes region from the north and proceeded southward in a loose trail formation flying low over the lake 200-300 metres offshore. A climb was initiated to 200-300 ft AGL to fly around the east side of the town of Nakusp after which the formation headed back out over the lake commencing a shallow descent. A motorboat was overflown at low altitude and high speed. Approximately 1 kilometre past the boat, the lead helicopter impacted the water and sank in approximately 180 feet of water. Lt. J.B.Y. Gregoire and J.G. Benedict were both killed in the crash.SOS: 19 October 1989 - Category "A" write-off

   1989-October-19 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
1988-July-02 KIFA RCAF Lieutenant Joseph Bernard Gregoire 2023-06-22
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136243,

s/n 136243

m/d OH-58

c/n 44043

Bell

136243

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20908. Used by 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. In storage with 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton, Alberta in February 1995. At Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario by 2009, as a training aid.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136244,

s/n 136244

m/d OH-58

c/n 44044

Bell

136244

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20909. Crashed at Nanisivik, NWT on 4 July 1978. With 422 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB at this time. Became instructional airframe 775 C on 22 October 1979. Stored at CFB Chatham, NB in February 1995. Seen at CFB Borden in March 2012, stored outside, still marked 775C
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1978-August-30 Struck off Strength Struck off, retained as instructional airframe 2019-08-20
   1979-October-22 Classified Instructional CA 775 C 2020-06-19
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188 | 2005 229

Kiowa 136245,

s/n 136245

m/d OH-58

c/n 44045

Bell

136245

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20910. Used by 403 (HOT) and 422 (Tac Hel) Squadrons at CFB Gagetown, NB. Still with 403 Squadron in February 1995.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-May-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136246,

s/n 136246

m/d OH-58

c/n 44046

Bell

136246

Ex-US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20911. Category "A" damage in crash at Kimberly, QC on 18 July 1979. Upon landing the helicopter had a dynamic roll-over to the right and the main rotor contacted the ground. With 430 ETH at CFB Valcartier, QC at that time. Became instructional airframe A 777 on 3 June 1980. Used for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair program. Still in storage at the AMDU at CFB Trenton, ON in February 1995. SOS: 24 July 1979 - Category "A" write-off; struck off active service but retained as an instructional airframe; later scrapped as of 12 September 1986
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1980-June-03 Classified Instructional CA A 777 2020-06-19
   1986-September-12 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188 | 2005 230

Kiowa 136247,

s/n 136247

m/d OH-58

c/n 44047

Bell

136247

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20912. With 430e Escadron Tactique d'Helicopteres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. In February 1984, during a short training flight, freezing drizzle was encountered. The pilot landed and as he leaned over to change radio frequencies, he induced a cyclic input that caused a dynamic roll-over. To Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering at CFB Borden, Ontario, as training aid as early as February 1995. Became instructional airframe 914 C on 21 November 1996. Also identified as 914 B by November 1994. Had been Canadian Forces 136247. Still at Borden in October 2008, marked incorrectly as 136288. On display on a pedestal at CFB Borden, marked as 136228 to commemorate that aircraft's use as special "anniversary bird" by 400 Squadron in 1992.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 914 C 2020-06-19
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188 | 2005 233

Kiowa 136248,

s/n 136248

m/d OH-58

c/n 44048

Bell

136248

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20913. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. Preserved, at Air Force Heritage Museum, CFB Winnipeg, Manitoba. Still there 2012.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1993-March-30 Struck off Strength Struck off, put on display. 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136249,

s/n 136249

m/d OH-58

c/n 44049

Bell

136249

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20914. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Sold to US civil register as N62276
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136250,

s/n 136250

m/d OH-58

c/n 44050

Bell

136250

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20915. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. Later used by reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ontario in the 1980s. Still with 2 Wing (reserve units at Downsview, Ontario) in February 1995.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136251,

s/n 136251

m/d OH-58

c/n 44051

Bell

136251

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20916. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in 1993, in special paint scheme for the squadron's 50th anniversary. Still with this unit in 1994, when it carried WW 2 style markings and code "C9*M", for 60th anniversary of D-Day. Still with this unit in February 1995. To US civil register when struck off, registered as N6228C to Coastal Helicopters of Panama City, Florida on 15 March 2004. This registration cancelled November 2004. To Australian register, as VH-MZN on 14 July 21005, registered to AMT Helicopters, also known as Airwokrk. Extensively modified, operating as crop sprayer by November 2008. On Australian register as an AMT OH-58A, company number AMT 005.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136252,

s/n 136252

m/d OH-58

c/n 44052

Bell

136252

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20917. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004. To Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, their serial number 3055. Operated by Escuela de Rescate at Base Aerea San Isidro by July 2004. Still active November 2006.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136253,

s/n 136253

m/d OH-58

c/n 44053

Bell

136253

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20918. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 20 August 1972, part of first batch of 5 Kiowas to this unit. Later with 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. Sold N61478
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136254,

s/n 136254

m/d OH-58

c/n 44054

Bell

136254

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20919. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 20 August 1972, part of first batch of 5 Kiowas to this unit. Later with 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. In storage with 408 Squadron in February 1995. To civil register as N72367, then to Australian register as VH-OKO. First registered in Australia on 14 February 2001, last recorded owner was Helic Choice Aviation Services of Balwyn North, Victoria, as of 5 May 2006.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136255,

s/n 136255

m/d OH-58

c/n 44055

Bell

136255

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20920. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 20 August 1972, part of first batch of 5 Kiowas to this unit. Later with 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 1 Wing (reserve units at St. Hubert, Quebec) in February 1995. Stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by October 2005. Still stored outside there in September 2007. By late 2008 had been moved to Trenton for partial restoration, to be donated to Polish government for their aviation museum. Reported shipped to Poland in Aprilo 2010, in a container.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-June-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136256,

s/n 136256

m/d OH-58

c/n 44056

Bell

136256

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20921. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 20 August 1972, part of first batch of 5 Kiowas to this unit. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéresat CFB Valcartier, Quebec, by March 1994. Category A damage in a crash at CFB Valcartier, Quebec on 5 May 1994. Following a practice autorotation into an overshoot. The two pilots sustained minor injuries.
SOS: circa 1994 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1994-June-30 Struck off Strength written off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136257,

s/n 136257

m/d OH-58

c/n 44057

Bell

136257

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20922. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 20 August 1972, part of first batch of 5 Kiowas to this unit. In use as training aid, possibly 915 B, at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering at CFB Borden, Ontario by February 1995. Became instructional airframe 915 C on 21 November 1996. Had been Canadian Forces 136257. Preserved, displayed at CFB Kingston, Ontario by December 2005.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 915 C 2020-06-19
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188 | 2005 233

Kiowa 136258,

s/n 136258

m/d OH-58

c/n 44058

Bell

136258

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20923. Category A damage in a crash at Findlay Lake, Quebec on 12 or 13 June 1985. The helicopter was on a night navigation exercise, when three distress radio calls totalling 12 seconds in duration were heard alluding to an undetermined control problem. The helo crashed into the lake. With 427 (Tac Hel) Sqn at CFB Petawawa, ON at that time. Major R.E. Connell and Sgt. H.A. Anderson were both killed in the crash. After an extensive technical investigation, the cause of the accident was traced to an a/c component (free-wheeling unit) failure that effectively disconnected the engine from the drive train but with no indication to the crew of the problem.
SOS: 17 May 1989 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1989-May-17 Struck off Strength Written off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
1985-June-13 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Henry Axel Andersen 2023-04-04
1985-June-13 KIFA RCAF Major Robert Elgin Connell CD 2024-03-26
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136259,

s/n 136259

m/d OH-58

c/n 44059

Bell

136259

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20924. With 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 430e Escadron Tactiqued-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. Preserved, at CFB Edmonton, Alberta by April 1995. By 2006 this preserved aircraft was marked with phoney serial number 136408, and mounted on a pole at CFB Edmonton.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1993-September-22 Struck off Strength Struck off, preserved. 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136260,

s/n 136260

m/d OH-58

c/n 44060

Bell

136260

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20925. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. Sold to US civil register as N6348U
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136261,

s/n 136261

m/d OH-58

c/n 44061

Bell

136261

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20926. With 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton (Namao), Alberta. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. Back with 408 Squadron by February 1995. Sold N72365 1998
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136262,

s/n 136262

m/d OH-58

c/n 44062

Bell

136262

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20927. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d'Hélicoptères at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N6167A in the US from Mar-Nov 2004 by Coastal Helicopters at Panama City, FL; sold and re-registered as VH-FUX in Australia; re-registered as ZK-IXL by Ludgater Holdings Ltd in Christchurch, NZ as of August 2012
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136263,

s/n 136263

m/d OH-58

c/n 44063

Bell

136263

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20928. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. Sold and civil registered as N7236Z in the US
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136264,

s/n 136264

m/d OH-58

c/n 44064

Bell

136264

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20929. With 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. Later with No. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Portage, Manitoba. With 1 Wing (reserve units at St. Hubert, Quebec) in February 1995. SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N6347Q in the US by Southeastern Equipment Co Services at Augusta, GA as of October 1997; re-registered as VH-OSO in Australia from January 2004. With SGE Helicopter Pty Ltd from January 2018.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136265,

s/n 136265

m/d OH-58

c/n 44065

Bell

136265

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20930. Crashed at Dawes Pond, Newfoundland on 17 February 1977. With 422 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB at that time. Capt. F.G. Levesque and Sgt. K.S. Smith killed. - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1977-March-14 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
1977-February-17 KIFA RCAF Captain Francis George Levesque 2023-06-28
1977-February-17 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Kenneth Stephen Smith CD 2023-05-03
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 188

Kiowa 136266,

s/n 136266

m/d OH-58

c/n 44066

Bell

136266

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20931. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 16 October 1972, part of last batch of 4 Kiowas to this unit. Category A damage in a crash at CFB Shilo, Manitoba on 27 January 1978, still with 408 Squadron. Upon lift off the aircraft suffered a dynamic roll-over and the main rotor struck the ground. Became instructional airframe 776C on 13 March 1980. Used for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair program.
SOS: 16 February 1978 - Category "A" write-off; later converted to instructional airframe 776 as of 13 March 1980; 23 July 1991 - Struck off permanently .
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1980-March-13 Classified Instructional CA 776 C 2020-06-19
   1991-July-23 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189 | 2005 230

Kiowa 136267,

s/n 136267

m/d OH-58

c/n 44067

Bell

136267

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20932. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 16 October 1972, part of last batch of 4 Kiowas to this unit. Destroyed in a crash on 9 May 1974 at Namao. Probably first CF Kiowa write off.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1974-July-15 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136268,

s/n 136268

m/d OH-58

c/n 44068

Bell

136268

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20933. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 16 October 1972, part of last batch of 4 Kiowas to this unit. Category A damage in a crash at CFB Suffield, Alberta on 16 November 1984, still with 408 Squadron. The helo was on an authorized night training mission within the confines of the CFB Suffield training area. The mission profile included a night navigation segment combined with a night field landing exercise. This field landing exercise consisted of landings and take-offs assisted by combat vehicle lights. The terrain was composed of rolling hills with very smooth contours and the total snow cover provided very little contrast. While conducting its third approach the helo was seen to begin a rapid descent shortly after turning base leg. The helicopter struck the ground inverted at high speed and was completely destroyed. Lt. R. Stam and Flight Sergeant W.P. Black were both killed in the crash. Despite a detailed investigations of the flight controls and dynamic components, no traceable technical fault could be found for the crash.
SOS: 10 April 1985 - Category "A" write-off
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1985-April-10 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1984-November-16 KIFA RCAF Sergeant William Patrick Black CD 2023-12-30
1984-November-16 KIFA RCAF Lieutenant Richard Stam 2023-03-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136269,

s/n 136269

m/d OH-58

c/n 44069

Bell

136269

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20934. Operated by Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, dates not known. To 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron, CFB Namao, Alberta on 16 October 1972, part of last batch of 4 Kiowas to this unit. Later with 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. Transferred to Dominican Republic by US government, c.2004. To Fuerza Aerea Dominicana, their serial number 3063. Renumbered in March 2004.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-August-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
   1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136270,

s/n 136270

m/d OH-58

c/n 44070

Bell

136270

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20935. With 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. On 16 September 1986, while on final during an Air Mobile (Exercise BRAVE LION) operation in Norway, the a/c struck a wire and crashed. The initial wire contact was in the rotor mast area causing an immediate loss of control. The WSPS had not engaged the war due the shallow closing angle. Both crew members survived the crash and airframe suffered Cat "B" damage. With 430 ETH at CFB Valcartier, QC as of February 1995. Later stored at CFD Mountain View, ON.
SOS: February 1995 - into storage pending disposal instructions; later sold and civil registered as N6346E in the US by Southeastern Equipment Co Services at Augusta, GA as of October 1997; re-registered as VH-OSQ in Australia from December 2003. Written off at Coffs Harbour circa 2008.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136271,

s/n 136271

m/d OH-58

c/n 44071

Bell

136271

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20936. Served with 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, CFB Edmonton, Alberta. Received temporary white and dark green winter camouflage while with this unit. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. Back with 408 Squadron by February 1995. Sold to US civil register as N7236N
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136272,

s/n 136272

m/d OH-58

c/n 44072

Bell

136272

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20937. With 427 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Petawawa, Ontario. In Storage with No. 408 (Tac Hel) Squadron at CFB Edmonton, Alberta in February 1995. Seen at Bell hanger at Calgary, Alberta in 2007. At Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton, Ontario by mid 2008, stored outdoors awaiting restoration. Moved inside and under restoration by 2010. Moved from museum by truck, October 2010. Undergoing restoration in 2012 by Mohawk College apprentices in nearby WestJet hanger at Hamilton airport. Sold.
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136273,

s/n 136273

m/d OH-58

c/n 44073

Bell

136273

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20938. Used by Reserve squadrons at CFB Downsview, Ont., 1983. With 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. Sold to US civil register as N6345L
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189

Kiowa 136274,

s/n 136274

m/d OH-58

c/n 44074

Bell

136274

Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20939. With 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. Stored at 430e Escadron Tactique d-Hélicoptéres at CFB Valcartier, Quebec in February 1995. Later stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Later preserved at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, ON by January 2006
last update: 2024-December-25
   1972-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1995-July-05 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 189