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.
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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CH-136 Kiowa - Kestrel PublicationsKiowa serial 136201
s/n 136201
m/d OH-58
c/n 44001
Bell
136201
Known Units: AETE
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136202
s/n 136202
m/d OH-58
c/n 44002
Bell
136202
Known Units: 430
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 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
Kiowa serial 136203
s/n 136203
m/d OH-58
c/n 44003
Bell
136203
Known Units: AETE
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136204
s/n 136204
m/d OH-58
c/n 44004
Bell
136204
Known Units: 411;408
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136205
s/n 136205
m/d OH-58
c/n 44005
Bell
136205
Known Units: 430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136206
s/n 136206
m/d OH-58
c/n 44006
Bell
136206
Known Units:
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136207
s/n 136207
m/d OH-58
c/n 44007
Bell
136207
Known Units:
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136208
s/n 136208
m/d OH-58
c/n 44008
Bell
136208
Known Units: AETE
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136209
s/n 136209
m/d OH-58
c/n 44009
Bell
136209
Known Units: 408
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 #3060last update: 2024-December-25
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
Kiowa serial 136210
s/n 136210
m/d OH-58
c/n 44010
Bell
136210
Known Units: 403;430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136211
s/n 136211
m/d OH-58
c/n 44011
Bell
136211
Known Units:
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136212
s/n 136212
m/d OH-58
c/n 44012
Bell
136212
Known Units:
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136213
s/n 136213
m/d OH-58
c/n 44013
Bell
136213
Known Units:
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
1995 Struck off Strength Struck off, after crash (see comments). 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136214
s/n 136214
m/d OH-58
c/n 44014
Bell
136214
Known Units:
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
1994 Struck off Strength Struck off, after crash (see comments). 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136215
s/n 136215
m/d OH-58
c/n 44015
Bell
136215
Known Units: 411
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
1990 Write-Off 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136216
s/n 136216
m/d OH-58
c/n 44016
Bell
136216
Known Units: 430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136217
s/n 136217
m/d OH-58
c/n 44017
Bell
136217
Known Units:
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136218
s/n 136218
m/d OH-58
c/n 44018
Bell
136218
Known Units:
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-EQTlast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136219
s/n 136219
m/d OH-58
c/n 44019
Bell
136219
Known Units: 403
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 N6153Xlast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136220
s/n 136220
as/n 136220
m/d OH-58
c/n 44020
Bell
136220
Known Units: 408;430
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 Dominicanalast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136221
s/n 136221
m/d OH-58
c/n 44021
Bell
136221
Known Units: 408
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
1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 913 B 2020-06-19
Kiowa serial 136222
s/n 136222
m/d OH-58
c/n 44022
Bell
136222
Known Units: 403'430
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 #3061last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136223
s/n 136223
m/d OH-58
c/n 44023
Bell
136223
Known Units: 408;444;422;AETE
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136224
s/n 136224
m/d OH-58
c/n 44024
Bell
136224
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136225
s/n 136225
m/d OH-58
c/n 44025
Bell
136225
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136226
s/n 136226
m/d OH-58
c/n 44026
Bell
136226
Known Units: 444;430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136227
s/n 136227
m/d OH-58
c/n 44027
Bell
136227
Known Units: 444;430
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 2008last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136228
s/n 136228
m/d OH-58
c/n 44028
Bell
136228
Known Units: 444;400
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
2005-June-08 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136229
s/n 136229
m/d OH-58
c/n 44029
Bell
136229
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136230
s/n 136230
m/d OH-58
c/n 44030
Bell
136230
Known Units: 444
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 04/2019last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136231
s/n 136231
m/d OH-58
c/n 44031
Bell
136231
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136232
s/n 136232
m/d OH-58
c/n 44032
Bell
136232
Known Units: 444;408
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136233
s/n 136233
m/d OH-58
c/n 44033
Bell
136233
Known Units: 444;430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136234
s/n 136234
m/d OH-58
c/n 44034
Bell
136234
Known Units: 444
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-PKGlast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136235
s/n 136235
m/d OH-58
c/n 44035
Bell
136235
Known Units: 444
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
Transport 1976-05-16 to 1976-05-16
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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-off1976-December-23 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136236
s/n 136236
m/d OH-58
c/n 44036
Bell
136236
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136237
s/n 136237
m/d OH-58
c/n 44037
Bell
136237
Known Units: 444
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136238
s/n 136238
m/d OH-58
c/n 44038
Bell
136238
Known Units: 408
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 N7242Ulast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136239
s/n 136239
m/d OH-58
c/n 44039
Bell
136239
Known Units: 403
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 2017last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136240
s/n 136240
m/d OH-58
c/n 44040
Bell
136240
Known Units: 430
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
1993-June-30 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136241
s/n 136241
m/d OH-58
c/n 44041
Bell
136241
Known Units: 408
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136242
s/n 136242
m/d OH-58
c/n 44042
Bell
136242
Known Units: 408
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
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-off1989-October-19 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136243
s/n 136243
m/d OH-58
c/n 44043
Bell
136243
Known Units: 403;408
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136244
s/n 136244
m/d OH-58
c/n 44044
Bell
136244
Known Units: 422
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 775Clast update: 2024-December-25
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
Kiowa serial 136245
s/n 136245
m/d OH-58
c/n 44045
Bell
136245
Known Units: 403;422
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136246
s/n 136246
m/d OH-58
c/n 44046
Bell
136246
Known Units: 430
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 1986last update: 2024-December-25
1980-June-03 Classified Instructional CA A 777 2020-06-19
1986-September-12 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136247
s/n 136247
m/d OH-58
c/n 44047
Bell
136247
Known Units: 430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 914 C 2020-06-19
Kiowa serial 136248
s/n 136248
m/d OH-58
c/n 44048
Bell
136248
Known Units: 430
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
1993-March-30 Struck off Strength Struck off, put on display. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136249
s/n 136249
m/d OH-58
c/n 44049
Bell
136249
Known Units: 427;430
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 N62276last update: 2024-December-25
Kiowa serial 136250
s/n 136250
m/d OH-58
c/n 44050
Bell
136250
Known Units: 430
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
Kiowa serial 136251
s/n 136251
m/d OH-58
c/n 44051
Bell
136251
Known Units: 427;430
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
Kiowa serial 136252
s/n 136252
m/d OH-58
c/n 44052
Bell
136252
Known Units: 427;430
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
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136253
s/n 136253
m/d OH-58
c/n 44053
Bell
136253
Known Units: 408;403
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 N61478last update: 2024-December-25
Kiowa serial 136254
s/n 136254
m/d OH-58
c/n 44054
Bell
136254
Known Units: 408;403
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
Kiowa serial 136255
s/n 136255
m/d OH-58
c/n 44055
Bell
136255
Known Units: 408;403
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
Kiowa serial 136256
s/n 136256
m/d OH-58
c/n 44056
Bell
136256
Known Units: 408;430
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
1994-June-30 Struck off Strength written off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136257
s/n 136257
m/d OH-58
c/n 44057
Bell
136257
Known Units: 408
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
1996-November-21 Classified Instructional CA 915 C 2020-06-19
Kiowa serial 136258
s/n 136258
m/d OH-58
c/n 44058
Bell
136258
Known Units: 427
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
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 Kiowa serial 136259
s/n 136259
m/d OH-58
c/n 44059
Bell
136259
Known Units: 403;430;427
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
1993-September-22 Struck off Strength Struck off, preserved. 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136260
s/n 136260
m/d OH-58
c/n 44060
Bell
136260
Known Units: 427;430
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 N6348Ulast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136261
s/n 136261
m/d OH-58
c/n 44061
Bell
136261
Known Units: 408;430
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 1998last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136262
s/n 136262
m/d OH-58
c/n 44062
Bell
136262
Known Units: 427;430
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 2012last update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136263
s/n 136263
m/d OH-58
c/n 44063
Bell
136263
Known Units: 427;430
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 USlast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136264
s/n 136264
m/d OH-58
c/n 44064
Bell
136264
Known Units: 403
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136265
s/n 136265
m/d OH-58
c/n 44065
Bell
136265
Known Units: 422
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-offlast update: 2024-December-25
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 Kiowa serial 136266
s/n 136266
m/d OH-58
c/n 44066
Bell
136266
Known Units: 408
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
1980-March-13 Classified Instructional CA 776 C 2020-06-19
1991-July-23 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136267
s/n 136267
m/d OH-58
c/n 44067
Bell
136267
Known Units: 408
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
1974-July-15 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136268
s/n 136268
m/d OH-58
c/n 44068
Bell
136268
Known Units: 408
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
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 Kiowa serial 136269
s/n 136269
m/d OH-58
c/n 44069
Bell
136269
Known Units: AETE;408;403;430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
1998-June-30 to USAF Returned to US government 2019-08-20
Kiowa serial 136270
s/n 136270
m/d OH-58
c/n 44070
Bell
136270
Known Units: 403;430
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136271
s/n 136271
m/d OH-58
c/n 44071
Bell
136271
Known Units: 408;427
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 N7236Nlast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136272
s/n 136272
m/d OH-58
c/n 44072
Bell
136272
Known Units: 427
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
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136273
s/n 136273
m/d OH-58
c/n 44073
Bell
136273
Known Units: 430
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 N6345Llast update: 2024-December-25
1995-March Struck off Strength 2021-10-25
Kiowa serial 136274
s/n 136274
m/d OH-58
c/n 44074
Bell
136274
Known Units: 403;430
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 2006last update: 2024-December-25
1995-July-05 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20