DURING FLT NOISES HEARD FROM FWD TRANS AREA CHIP DETECTOR ACTIVATED ACFT LANDED ACFT RECD NEW FROM FACTORY MO REQ BY TB 55 1560 200 40 1 NOT COMPLIED WITH INPUT PINION GEAR RETAINING NUT BACKED OFF
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
Date: 09/25/66
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0900 feet and 095 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 Windshield
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, 06162, CH47, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000237
Date: 10/10/66
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue of Persons
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1100 feet and 100 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 Aft area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, 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, 06169, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000237
Date: 10/31/66
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was Climbing at 1100 feet and 065 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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, 06172,
JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000327
Date: 12/14/66
Accident case number: H536
Unit: 178 ASHC
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:
AC FERRY DJ
Accident Summary:
IN FLT LOUD GROWLING NOISE HEARD FROM FWD XMSN LANDED EAR ON ADAPTER BROKE AT BOLT W/MFG RIVET
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000453
Date: 02/23/67
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 Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 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 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, 07033, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000528
Date: 03/24/67
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 on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 1500 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, 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, 07050,
JSIDR, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000646
Date: 05/04/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 2500 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 Aft area
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
DUC PHO recovered the helicopter. for 5.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07074, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000719
Date: 06/17/67
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 0650 feet and 065 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, 07116,
JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000793
Date: 08/15/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0300 feet and 060 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
CHU LAI recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07158, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00000793
Date: 08/18/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Aircraft Recovery , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0800 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, 07161,
FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
Date: 12/30/67
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 Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 feet and 060 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, 07332,
JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00001068
Date: 12/31/67
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 Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0300 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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, 07336, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00002249
Date: 05/22/70
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
This was Combat Minor Damage caused by Other Combat by Grenade and Rocket Propelled Grenade with the mission function of Logistics Cargo
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 50 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, COMM SYS, HYDRAULIC SYS, INSTRUMENTS, STRUCTURE
Casualties = YES . .
Search and rescue operations were Not Required
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired after needed tool, parts or personnel brought in
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, SIF,
01818, CH47, BDART (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Lindenmuth New Format Data
Base. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )
Helicopter was recovered
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00002249
Date: 05/31/70
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
This was Combat Minor Damage caused by Other Combat by Ground Fire less than .50 cal in size with the mission function of Logistics Cargo
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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 Ramp
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FLT CONTROLS
Search and rescue operations were Not Required
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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Helicopter was recovered
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
The Army purchased this helicopter 0366
Total flight hours at this point: 00002333
Date: 07/10/70
Incident number: 70071077.KIA
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
This was a Logistics Support mission for Logistics Movement , to Maintenance Base.
This was a Combat Loss caused by being shot down by Grenade and Rocket Propelled Grenade with the mission function of Logistics Cargo
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was at Hover at 0010 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XT547347
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG)
causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: ENGINE, FUEL SYS
Casualties = 07 DOI, 13 INJ . .
Search and rescue operations were Not Required
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense
Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis
Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNNF, CH47, JSIDR, CRAFX, FM385, CASRP (Operations Report.
Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message.
Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory and Helicopter was not recovered
Crew Members:
FE SP4 BEDIENT ROSS EDWARD KIA
G SP4 SCHULTZ DAVID PAUL KIA
CE WITTNER RICKEY D RES
Passengers:
SFC CAMPBELL THOMAS ALLEN, AR, PX, KIA;
SP4 MARTIN DENNIS KEITH, AR, PX, KIA;
SGT OLDHAM ROBERT LEE, AR, PX, KIA;
SGT PRATT CAREY JAY, AR, PX, KIA;
SP4 VULLO MICHAEL PHILLIP, AR, PX, KIA
War Story:
Hit by RPG while in hover. Rolled over, crashed burned. Seven fatalities and 13 injured.
We had been flying regular stuff all day, a Friday, and late in the day, three of us had been flying together most of the day, and were finishing up together. There was one last mission out to a firebase at a place we called the Mushroom, formed by a mushroom shaped loop in the river. The 999 crew had finished first, so they offered to take the last load. They were carrying a full load of guys coming out of the bush and heading home! I don't remember all the details of what they were delivering or picking up, but I know the ship was loaded with grunts. As she was hovering about 50 or so feet, she took a rocket into the rear. The cockpit broke away, saving the pilots, but the crew and most of the grunts died in the crash and the fire. The crew chief and gunner were relatively new guys, but the flight engineer had been at the 242nd for quite awhile. Name was Ross Bedient. He was seriously burned, send to Japan and died a few days later.
The pisser with this whole thing is that we flew into this same location every Friday afternoon, at about the same time (yea, I know that's not the smartest thing to do, but you know the Army). We never had any trouble from the locals. Not a bit. Remember this was after Cambodia, and the rules had somewhat changed with the locals. "Don't mess with us, and we won't mess with you" was sort of the unofficial legend floating around. Anyway, a week before the rocket attack, the 242nd's new Major had wanted to kiss some brass ass and wanted to get a birthday gift for some higher up officer. He send us into the Mushroom to steal a baby water buffalo. We got the thing on board and back to base, but obviously someone got highly pissed at having his water buff stolen. The next ship in was 999.
Bill Cecil, Morganton, North Carolina, USA, October 1997
This record was last updated on 02/24/99
The following is crew member information for this incident:
The following is Goldbook
information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07999
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 0366.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.
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