Helicopter CH-47A 66-19027

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000237
Date: 06/09/67
Unit: 147 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 0200 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
LUONG HOA recovered the helicopter. for 100.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 07105, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000258
Date: 07/16/67
Accident case number: 670716031
Unit: 147 ASHC
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 8155
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O4 BERDUX SC
P O4 MASSEY DR
CE E5 CORYELL NL
G E4 HARVIE RJ

Accident Summary:

While the loading ramp was in the down position, the aircraft flared causing the ramp to strike the ground breaking a fuel line. The aircraft returned to station and made a hard landing.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000561
Date: 01/31/68
Unit: 147 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00000561
Date: 02/26/68
Unit: 147 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Aircraft Recovery
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was Landing at 1500 feet and 100 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: 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 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001003
Date: 08/18/68
Unit: 147 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0100 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: TRANSMISSION, PERSONNEL
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
Casualties = 01 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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001003
Date: 08/28/68
Unit: 147 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
Unknown this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 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 Passenger Cargo Section
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 66-19027
The Army purchased this helicopter 1266
Total flight hours at this point: 00001165
Date: 10/21/68
Unit: 147 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1500 feet and 100 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 Forward 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, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19027
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 W0Y6AA TRAN MDMHELCO S  ALASKA                      ALASKA  
6701   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6702   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6703   4    4 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  94   98 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  77  175 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  62  237 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  21  258 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  68  326 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  44  370 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  82  452 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  53  505 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  56  561 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0  561 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802   0  561 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  46  607 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  64  671 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805 104  775 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  95  870 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  60  930 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  73 1003 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  75 1078 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  87 1165 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  29 1194 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  72 1266 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  83 1349 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  75 1424 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903 100 1524 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  13 1537 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905   0 1537 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906   0 1537 W2VYAA AMMC             VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 105 1642 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  91 1733 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  96 1829 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  49 1878 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  64 1942 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  87 2029 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  13 2042 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  56 2098 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003 103 2201 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  47 2248 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  99 2347 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006 101 2448 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  50 2498 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  48 2546 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  97 2643 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010 102 2745 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 2745 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   0 2745 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
7101   0 2745 W0MAAA DIR DIST  TRANS  IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVSCOM  
7102   0 2745 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7103   0 2745 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7104   0 2745 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7105   3 2748 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7106   0 2748 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7107  14 2762 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7108  26 2788 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7109  16 2804 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7110  16 2820 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7111   0 2820 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7112   0 2820 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7201   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7202   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7203   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7204   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7205   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7206   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7207   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7208   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7209   0 2820 WDU1AA 196TH AVN CO     3RD ARMY   FORT BRAGG       3RD ARMY
7210   0 2820 3300   85TH DIV TRNG    5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV    
7211   0 2820 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN     


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