Helicopter CH-47A 66-19008

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000235
Date: 09/20/67
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0300 feet and 060 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 10 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, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
The self sealing fuel tank sealed and did not leak.
Casualties = 02 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, 07200, CH47, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000235
Date: 09/29/67
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.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0800 feet and 080 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
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, 07214, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000408
Date: 11/25/67
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.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0010 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (MORTAR)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, 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, 07284, FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000408
Date: 11/29/67
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.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0200 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 Aft 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, 07296, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000408
Date: 11/30/67
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.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0700 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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 causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some 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, 07297, FM232, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000505
Date: 12/13/67
Unit: 242 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 0800 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 Left Side
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, 07313, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001047
Date: 08/20/68
Unit: 242 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 Landing at 0150 feet and 020 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, HYDRAULIC SYS, ELECTRICAL SYS, FUEL 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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19008
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 1166.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6611   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   SUPMACOM
6612  10   10 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6701  44   54 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6702  33   87 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6703  46  133 1595   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY
6704  29  162 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6705  24  186 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6706  20  206 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707   0  206 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708   0  206 3300   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6709  29  235 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710 134  369 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  39  408 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  97  505 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  83  588 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  29  617 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  96  713 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  68  781 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  54  835 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  64  899 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  78  977 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  70 1047 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  46 1093 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  43 1136 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  72 1208 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  69 1277 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  31 1308 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  41 1349 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  82 1431 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  42 1473 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  99 1572 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  65 1637 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  73 1710 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  35 1745 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909   0 1745 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910   0 1745 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  27 1772 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912 114 1886 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  91 1977 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002 119 2096 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  88 2184 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  48 2232 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  88 2320 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  33 2353 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007 100 2453 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008 100 2553 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  55 2608 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  48 2656 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  98 2754 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  53 2807 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  47 2854 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  88 2942 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7104   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7105   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7106   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7107   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7108   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7109   0 2942 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7110   3 2945 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7111   0 2945 WCLDAA 568 TC CO        ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7112   0 2945 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7201   0 2945 WCLDAA 568 TC CO        ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7202   0 2945 WCLDAA 568 TC CO        ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7203  22 2967 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7204  21 2988 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7205  15 3003 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7206   1 3004 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7207   0 3004 WCLDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7208   0 3004 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7209   0 3004 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7210  29 3033 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7211  45 3078 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7212  16 3094 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7301   8 3102 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7302  37 3139 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7303  16 3155 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7304  25 3180 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7305  18 3198 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7306   3 3201 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7307   0 3201 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7308   0 3201 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7309   0 3201 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7310   7 3208 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7311   6 3214 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7312   7 3221 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7401  10 3231 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7402  11 3242 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7403  19 3261 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7404   9 3270 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7405   0 3270 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7406   1 3271 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7410   1 3332 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7411  12 3344 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7412  15 3359 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7501   0 3359 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7502  30 3389 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7503   0 3389 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7504   1 3390 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7505  18 3408 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7506  10 3418 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7507  43 3461 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7508   4 3465 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7509   0 3465 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7510   5 3470 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7511  19 3489 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7512   0 3489 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 


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