Helicopter CH-47A 66-19024

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000376
Date: 11/21/67
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0700 feet and 070 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
CU CHI 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, 07278, FM232, JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000622
Date: 01/08/68
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Troop Lift
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 1500 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: 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: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000771
Date: 03/13/68
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Unknown
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 2000 feet and 090 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, HYDRAULIC SYS, FLT CONTROLS
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight. unknown.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Ultimate precautionary landing
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 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000771
Date: 03/25/68
Unit: 242 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 on Take-Off at 0300 feet and 030 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 8 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: PERSONNEL, HYDRAULIC SYS, FLT CONTROLS, MAIN ROTOR SYS
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight. unknown.
Unknown as to mission impact.
Ultimate precautionary landing
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 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001175
Date: 10/15/68
Unit: 388 TC CO
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. (RPG)
The helicopter was hit in the Nose 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: LNNF, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19024
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001447
Date: 03/22/69
Unit: 242 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Tear Gas Drop
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2400 feet and 040 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 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 Ramp
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing.
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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19024
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 1266.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6612   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   SUPMACOM
6701   1    1 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6702  45   46 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY
6703  58  104 1595   POST SUPPLY      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         6TH ARMY
6704   4  108 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6705  12  120 1595   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6706  21  141 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707   0  141 1595   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708   0  141 3300   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6709  33  174 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710 123  297 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  79  376 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712 143  519 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801 103  622 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  77  699 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  72  771 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  42  813 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  80  893 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  99  992 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  86 1078 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  97 1175 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0 1175 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810   0 1175 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811   0 1175 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  71 1246 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  57 1303 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  70 1373 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  74 1447 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  91 1538 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  78 1616 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  57 1673 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  64 1737 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6909   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6910   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6911   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVCOM   
6912   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7001   3 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7002   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7003   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7004   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7005   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7006   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7007   0 1740 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7008   7 1747 WA43AA 4 AVN CO         GERMANY                     7TH ARMY
7009  27 1774 WA43AA 4 AVN CO         GERMANY                     7TH ARMY
7010  33 1807 WA43AA 4 AVN CO         GERMANY                     7TH ARMY
7011  25 1832 WA43AA 4 AVN CO         GERMANY                     7TH ARMY
7012  30 1862 WA43AA 4 AVN CO         GERMANY                     7TH ARMY
7101   0 1862 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7102   3 1865 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7103  20 1885 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7104  16 1901 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7105  40 1941 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7106  30 1971 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7107  18 1989 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7108  22 2011 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7109  30 2041 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7110  23 2064 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7111   4 2068 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7112   0 2068 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7201   9 2077 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7202   9 2086 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7203   0 2086 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7204   2 2088 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7205  14 2102 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7206   0 2102 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7207   0 2102 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7208   0 2102 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7209   0 2102 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7210  33 2135 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7211   5 2140 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7212   8 2148 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7301  11 2159 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7302  16 2175 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7303  13 2188 WA43AA 4TH AVN CO       GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7304  27 2215 WA43AA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7305  36 2251 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7306  23 2274 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7307  10 2284 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7308   1 2285 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7309  25 2310 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7310   8 2318 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7311  13 2331 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7312   5 2336 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7401   8 2344 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7402   7 2351 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7403  25 2376 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7404   8 2384 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7405   0 2384 WC5LAA 180TH AVN CO     GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7406  25 2409 WC5LAA USA PAD          GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7410   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7411   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7412   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7501   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7502   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7503   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7504   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7505   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7506   0 2438 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7507  11 2449 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
7508  24 2473 WC03AA 132ND AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM 
7509  32 2505 WC03AA 132ND AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM 
7510  23 2528 WC03AA 132ND AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM 
7511   4 2532 WC03AA 132ND AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM 
7512   0 2532 WC03AA 132ND AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM 


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