Helicopter CH-47A 64-13159

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
Date: 05/06/66
Accident case number: 0E657 Fatality Accident
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 3
costing 36000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC CW LEE A
P CW TORMEY RD
CE E5 KROGER DH

Passengers:
 E6 H SKINNER, UNK, 1; E5 RS ADAMS, PAX, 1; O3 M CARNERO, PAX, 1;


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
Date: 05/14/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 1500 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 06084, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
Date: 06/01/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Air/land Assault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 feet and 050 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 06089, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
Date: 07/10/66
Accident case number: F534
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
IP CURRY AE

Accident Summary:

ACFT AT 3000 FT NO 1 ENG FUEL CONTROL UNIT MALF CAUSING ENG RPM TO SURGE VIOLENTLY


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000533
Date: 12/05/66
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2500 feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Aft area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 06192, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000639
Date: 02/22/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0500 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 10.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07032, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000906
Date: 06/14/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 2000 feet and 060 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 7.35
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07112, JSIDR, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000971
Date: 08/02/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Troop Extraction , Hot Area.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0400 feet and 070 knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07144, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000971
Date: 08/19/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 2000 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07162, FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13159
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1165.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  46  432 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  62  494 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  39  533 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  46  579 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  60  639 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  90  729 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  40  769 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  73  842 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  64  906 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  34  940 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  31  971 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  42 1013 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  58 1071 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  50 1121 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  48 1169 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0 1169 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802   0 1169 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803   0 1169 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  60 1229 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  43 1272 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  61 1333 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  66 1399 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  89 1488 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  95 1583 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810 104 1687 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  87 1774 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0 1774 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901   0 1774 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   0 1774 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  30 1804 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  59 1863 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  75 1938 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  67 2005 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  42 2047 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  98 2145 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  37 2182 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  77 2259 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  21 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009   0 2280 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   1 2281 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 2281 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   0 2281 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 2281 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 2281 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  18 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104   0 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105   0 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106   0 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107   0 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108   0 2299 WC5DAA 605 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109   0 2299 W0Y6AA AVSCOM FLT DET   5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AVSCOM  
7110   0 2299 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM  
7111   0 2299 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM  
7112   0 2299 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
7201   0 2299 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
7202   0 2299 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
7203   0 2299 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
7204   0 2299 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM  
7205   0 2299 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7206   2 2301 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7207   0 2301 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7208   0 2301 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7209   2 2303 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7210   0 2303 8210                    NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7211   0 2303 8210   85TH DIV TRNG    5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV    
7212  43 2346 WRNCAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7301   4 2350 WRNCAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7302   0 2350 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7303  31 2381 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7304   7 2388 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7305   1 2389 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7306  14 2403 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7307  19 2422 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7308  14 2436 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7309   6 2442 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7310   6 2448 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7311  15 2463 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7312   5 2468 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7401   4 2472 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7402  17 2489 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7403   0 2489 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7404   0 2489 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    RESV    
7405  19 2508 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7406  24 2532 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7410   0 2589 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7411   6 2595 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7412   0 2595 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7501   1 2596 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7502   1 2597 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7503  17 2614 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7504   2 2616 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7505  20 2636 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7506   3 2639 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7507  22 2661 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7508  16 2677 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7509  12 2689 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7510   0 2689 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7511   7 2696 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    
7512  11 2707 WTBGAA 92ND AVN CO      6TH ARMY   EVERETT          RESV    


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