Helicopter CH-47A 65-08020

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000353
Date: 03/23/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0050 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 Cockpit causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
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, 07047, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000430
Date: 04/24/67
Unit: 213 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 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL 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, 07070, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001089
Date: 01/07/68
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 1800 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS, 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: MISC, JSIDR (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001245
Date: 06/12/68
Unit: 196 BDE
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 at Hover at 0015 feet and 000 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: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001792
Date: 10/31/69
Accident case number: 691031021
Unit: 242 ASHC
The station for this helicopter was Unknown S. Vietnam in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 845
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 MEDEIROS MD

Accident Summary:

 WHILE HOVERING OVER BULLDOZER & TRYING TO PICK IT UP AS SLING LOAD THE GND GUIDE BROUGHT ACFT TOO NEAR BULLDOZER WITH ACFT SETTLING ON EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING TWO HOLES TO BE PUNCTURED IN LF SIDE OF FUSELAGE THE FUEL CELL WAS PUNCTURED ICDT DAM \


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08020
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 0566.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  30  173 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6611  23  196 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6612  24  220 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6701   0  220 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  54  274 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  79  353 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  77  430 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  72  502 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  86  588 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  49  637 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708 104  741 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  63  804 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  98  902 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  57  959 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  76 1035 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  54 1089 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  68 1157 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  25 1182 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0 1182 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805   0 1182 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  63 1245 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  45 1290 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  72 1362 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  65 1427 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  52 1479 3331   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811  46 1525 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  58 1583 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901   0 1583 3331   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6902  70 1653 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903   0 1653 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6904   0 1653 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6905   0 1653 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6906   0 1653 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6907   0 1653 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6908   0 1653 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  34 1687 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910 105 1792 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  55 1847 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  85 1932 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  29 1961 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  71 2032 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  87 2119 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  59 2178 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  88 2266 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  96 2362 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  14 2376 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  81 2457 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  79 2536 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  33 2569 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  43 2612 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  30 2642 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  42 2684 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  53 2737 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  28 2765 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  84 2849 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  72 2921 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  42 2963 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  34 2997 WDYDAA 242 ASLT SPTHEL  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  39 3036 WDYDAA 242 ASLT SPTHEL  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109   1 3037 WDYDAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110   0 3037 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM  
7111   0 3037 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM  
7112   0 3037 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
7201   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7202   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7203   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7204   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7205   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7206   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7207   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7208   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7209   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7210   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7211   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7212   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7301   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7302   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7303   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7304   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7305   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7306   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7307   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7308   0 3037 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7309   3 3040 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7310   2 3042 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7311   0 3042 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7312   0 3042 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7401   0 3042 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7402  21 3063 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7403  32 3095 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7404  41 3136 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7405  29 3165 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7406  33 3198 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7410  19 3255 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7411  15 3270 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7412  20 3290 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7501   4 3294 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7502  16 3310 WD8LAA 271ST AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7503  18 3328 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7504   0 3328 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7505   0 3328 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7506   0 3328 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7507   0 3328 WCK8AA 45TH TC CO AM    KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7508   0 3328 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7509   0 3328 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7510   0 3328 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7511   0 3328 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7512   0 3328 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  


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