Helicopter CH-47A 66-19055

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000472
Date: 04/15/68
Accident case number: 680415154 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 196 ASHC
The station for this helicopter was An Son in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000565
Date: 06/06/68
Accident case number: 680606111
Unit: 196 BDE
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 300
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC O3 HUMPHRIES W

Accident Summary:

The aircraft was on ground. Control centering was inadvertently left on. The aircraft wheels came off the ground and the aircraft commander recentered the stick and the wheels hit the ground. The aft gear forearm failed

This record was last updated on 04/14/97


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000565
Date: 06/25/68
Unit: 196 BDE
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 on Take-Off at 0200 feet and 090 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
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: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000910
Date: 12/01/68
Unit: 196 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 0100 feet and UNK 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, FLT CONTROLS
Casualties = 03 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired after needed tool, parts or personnel brought in
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 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001444
Date: 08/22/69
Unit: 196 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Miscellaneous mission for Test and Maintenance
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0300 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 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: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001519
Date: 09/27/69
Accident case number: 690927081
Unit: 196 ASHC
The station for this helicopter was An Son in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 9000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 THOMPSON WC

Accident Summary:

 ON T/O FOREIGN OBJECT STRUCK FWD BLADES ICDT DAM


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001936
Date: 06/24/70
Unit: A/228 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Unknown
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2100 feet and 070 knots.
Cambodia
Helicopter took 3 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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 66-19055
The Army purchased this helicopter 0267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001936
Date: 06/24/70
Unit: A/228 AVN
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 2500 feet and 060 knots.
Cambodia
Helicopter took 2 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL 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: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19055
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 0267.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6702   0    0 W0Y6AA TRAN MDMHELCO S  ALASKA                      ALASKA  
6703   2    2 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM   
6704  30   32 2017   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6705   0   32 2017   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM
6706   0   32 2017   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  40   72 2017   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708   0   72 2017   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6709   0   72 2017   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6710   0   72 3300   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
6711  47  119 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  91  210 3331   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6801  96  306 3331   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6802  33  339 3331   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6803  71  410 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  62  472 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  10  482 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  83  565 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  49  614 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  72  686 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  59  745 WFBEAA 196 LT INF BDE   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  66  811 3331   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811  64  875 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  35  910 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  95 1005 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  68 1073 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  35 1108 WDV1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  98 1206 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  30 1236 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  61 1297 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  59 1356 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  88 1444 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  75 1519 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  75 1594 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  97 1691 WDU1AA 196 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 1691 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   1 1692 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002   6 1698 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003   0 1698 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  21 1719 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005 142 1861 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  75 1936 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  99 2035 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  73 2108 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009 116 2224 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   0 2224 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 2224 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   0 2224 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 2224 WAAWA0 A 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 2224 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7104   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7105   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7106   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7107   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7108   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7109   0 2224 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7110   3 2227 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7111   1 2228 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7112   0 2228 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7201   0 2228 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7202   1 2229 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7203   0 2229 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7204   1 2230 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7205   5 2235 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7206   4 2239 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7207   2 2241 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7208   1 2242 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7209  18 2260 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7210  25 2285 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7211  50 2335 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC     
7212  14 2349 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7301  11 2360 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7302  27 2387 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7303  22 2409 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7304  34 2443 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7305  17 2460 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7306   0 2460 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7307  16 2476 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7308   0 2476 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7309   0 2476 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7310  11 2487 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7311  30 2517 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7312   5 2522 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7401   8 2530 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7402   4 2534 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7403  15 2549 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7404  13 2562 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7405   9 2571 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7406  11 2582 WDYDAA 242D AVIATION    ALASKA                      ALASKA  
7410   4 2660 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7411  10 2670 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7412   0 2670 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7501   2 2672 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7502  24 2696 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7503   7 2703 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7504  26 2729 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7505   9 2738 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7506  17 2755 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7507  17 2772 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7508   0 2772 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7509   0 2772 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7510   0 2772 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7511   4 2776 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 
7512   7 2783 WDYDAA 242D AVN CO      ALASKA     FORT WAINWRIGHT  FORSCOM 


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