Helicopter CH-47A 66-19012

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19012
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000461
Date: 12/19/67
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 on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (81MM MOR)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side causing Fragmentation Damage.
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, 07320, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19012
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00000940
Date: 06/18/68
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 in Operations Area this helicopter was at Hover at 0060 feet and 000 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
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 66-19012
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001374
Date: 01/13/69
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2400 feet and 025 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 Ramp
Systems damaged were: UNK
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 66-19012
The Army purchased this helicopter 1166
Total flight hours at this point: 00001428
Date: 02/26/69
Incident number: 690226111LOS
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident.
South Vietnam
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory

War Story:
See 'War Story' on CH-47 64-13146

The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19012
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 W0Y6AA TRAN MDMHELCO S  ALASKA                      ALASKA  
6612   2    2 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   SUPMACOM
6701  13   15 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6702  37   52 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6703  41   93 1595   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY
6704  18  111 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6705  25  136 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6706  20  156 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707   0  156 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708   0  156 3300   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6709  95  251 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  27  278 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  73  351 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712 110  461 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  98  559 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  76  635 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  66  701 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  63  764 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  98  862 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  78  940 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  39  979 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  82 1061 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  29 1090 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  66 1156 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  67 1223 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  74 1297 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  77 1374 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  54 1428 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN

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