Helicopter CH-47A 66-00106

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000206
Date: 05/06/67
Accident case number: 670506011
Unit: USARV FLT DET
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 28000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W3 MARSH JW
P W2 CONNAWAY RD
CE E4 BRAUN M
G E2 SANFORD C

Accident Summary:

A truck with an antenna drove under the forward rotor while the aircraft was loading supplies


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00000443
Date: 09/05/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
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 0100 feet and 080 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
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
TAN TRU recovered the helicopter. Repaired at LZ BEAR CA for 8500.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07181, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00001043
Date: 11/09/68
Unit: A/228 AVN
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 0300 feet and 070 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: ENGINE
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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
The Army purchased this helicopter 0966
Total flight hours at this point: 00001228
Date: 04/04/69
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 Incident Damage caused by Other Combat by Ground Fire less than .50 cal in size with the mission function of Command and Control (missions assigned to an aircraft for the primary purpose of airlifting a commander or staff in control of tactical operations or for radio relay stations)
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2200 feet and 080 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: LDG GEAR
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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Helicopter was recovered


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
Date: 08/21/70
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was Combat Incident Damage caused by being shot down by Ground Fire less than .50 cal in size with the mission function of Logistics Cargo
Search and rescue operations were Not Required
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center AVDAC database.
Helicopter was recovered


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-00106
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 0966.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610   9    9 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6611  54   63 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6612  26   89 1592   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6701  28  117 1592   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6702   7  124 1592   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6703   0  124 1592   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY
6704   0  124 1592   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6705  82  206 3328   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6706  36  242 3328   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  58  300 3328   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  73  373 3328   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6709  70  443 3328   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6710 101  544 3328   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6711  42  586 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6712  60  646 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6801  99  745 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6802   1  746 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6803  93  839 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6804  39  878 3328   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6805  68  946 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6806   0  946 3328   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6807   0  946 3241   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC     
6808   0  946 WFJ5A0 A 159 ASHB101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   2  948 WFJ5A0 A 159 ASHB101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  61 1009 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  34 1043 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  90 1133 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901   0 1133 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   0 1133 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  18 1151 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  77 1228 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  73 1301 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  71 1372 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  77 1449 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  90 1539 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  81 1620 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  47 1667 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  70 1737 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  36 1773 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  65 1838 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  42 1880 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  67 1947 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  92 2039 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005 103 2142 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  87 2229 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  45 2274 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  68 2342 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009   1 2343 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   0 2343 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 2343 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   0 2343 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 2343 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 2343 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7104   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7105   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7106   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7107   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7108   0 2343 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7109   3 2346 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7110   1 2347 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7111   2 2349 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7112   0 2349 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7201   0 2349 W0CEAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7202   3 2352 W0CEAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7203   0 2352 W0CEAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7204   0 2352 W0CEAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7205   1 2353 W0CEAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7206   0 2353 W0CEAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7207   0 2353 W0CEAA 349TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7208   0 2353 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7209   0 2353 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7210   0 2353 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7211   0 2353 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7212   6 2359 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7301   0 2359 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7302   4 2363 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7303  19 2382 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7304  27 2409 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7305  29 2438 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7306   4 2442 WCLAAA 245TH TC CO GS   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7307   7 2449 WCLAAA 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7308  12 2461 WCLAAA 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7309  23 2484 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7310  13 2497 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7311  20 2517 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7312   5 2522 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7401   9 2531 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7402   6 2537 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7403   6 2543 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7404   6 2549 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7405   0 2549 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7406   0 2549 WCLE7A 582ND TRANS CO   GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7410   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7411   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7412   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7501   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7502   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7503   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7504   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7505   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7506   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN STORAGE NEW CUMBRLND     AVSCOM  
7507   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7508   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7509   0 2550 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7510   6 2556 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7511   0 2556 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7512   0 2556 W0MAAA DIR OF SUPPLY    AWTG DISP  NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  


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