Helicopter CH-47A 66-19040

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19040
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000656
Date: 02/04/68
Unit: 147 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 Landing at 0200 feet and 050 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC 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. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19040
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00001174
Date: 08/16/68
Unit: 147 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 2000 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: UNK
The armor protecting the personnel was effective.
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 66-19040
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00001937
Date: 12/07/69
Accident case number: 691207121
Unit: 196 ASHC
The station for this helicopter was An Son in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 2000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 ARNOLD TJ

Accident Summary:

 PLT ATTEMPTING TAKEOFF FROM REVETMENT ACFT TAIL SWUNG RT CATCHING RT AFT LDG GEAR ON TOP OF REVETMENT \


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19040
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00002074
Date: 03/20/70
Unit: 196 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Troop Lift
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0002 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (BOOBY TRAP)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR 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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19040
The Army purchased this helicopter 0167
Total flight hours at this point: 00002232
Date: 05/12/70
Unit: 196 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue of Persons
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was at Hover at 0010 feet and 000 knots.
Cambodia
Helicopter took 13 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 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 66-19040
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 0167.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6701   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6702   3    3 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6703   1    4 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM   
6704   0    4 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM   
6705  58   62 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  56  118 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  61  179 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  85  264 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  65  329 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  76  405 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  68  473 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712 101  574 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0  574 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  82  656 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  90  746 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804 100  846 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  92  938 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  97 1035 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  73 1108 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  66 1174 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  75 1249 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  99 1348 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811 101 1449 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  95 1544 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901 100 1644 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  93 1737 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903   0 1737 WC06AA 147ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6905   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6906   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6907   0 1737 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6908   2 1739 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6909   0 1739 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  45 1784 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  83 1867 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  70 1937 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  36 1973 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  63 2036 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  38 2074 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  63 2137 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  95 2232 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  33 2265 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  45 2310 WDU1AA 196 ASH CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008   0 2310 3331   AVN SEC EBD      6TH ARMY   FORT ORD         CBTDVCOM
7009  67 2377 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   3 2380 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   5 2385 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  41 2426 WDYDAA 242 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  48 2474 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  40 2514 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  49 2563 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  76 2639 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  32 2671 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  32 2703 WDYDAA 242 ASHC         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  46 2749 WDYDAA 242 ASLT SPTHEL  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  46 2795 WDYDAA 242 ASLT SPTHEL  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109   0 2795 WDYDAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110   0 2795 WDYDAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111   0 2795 WDYDAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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