Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
Date: 06/22/66
Accident case number: F368
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated:
Crew Members:
AC REID AB
Accident Summary:
ACFT ENROUTE AT 50FT DUE TO MARGINAL WEATHER ACFT RECD NUMEROUS HITS BY HOSTILE SA GROUND FIRE PLT MOMENTARY LOST CONTROL
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
Date: 06/28/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0030 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 7 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: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE, COMM SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
Unknown as to mission impact.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 06102, CRAFX, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000570
Date: 12/02/66
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 3000 feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
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: 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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 06189, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000710
Date: 03/22/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 2000 feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07046, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000904
Date: 06/07/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
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.
CHU LAI recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07104, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000904
Date: 06/23/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0022 feet and 000 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 Top
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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, JSIDR, 07124 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00000904
Date: 06/23/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0200 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 9 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: DRIVESHAFT, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
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Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07125, JSIDR, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00001025
Date: 08/06/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 1000 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired after needed tool, parts or personnel brought in
CHU LAI recovered the helicopter. Repaired at CHU LAI
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07147, JSIDR, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00001599
Date: 07/09/68
Unit: 213 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 Climbing at 1700 feet and 075 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: TRANSMISSION
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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00001599
Date: 07/31/68
Unit: 213 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 2300 feet and 070 knots.
Cambodia
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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FUEL 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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00001765
Date: 08/28/68
Unit: 213 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 1000 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 Main Rotor Blade System
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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 64-13161
The Army purchased this helicopter 1165
Total flight hours at this point: 00002102
Date: 08/30/69
Incident number: 690830071ACD Accident case number: 690830071 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: 205 ASHC
This was a Accident incident.
The station for this helicopter was Phu Loi in South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: YS278872
Casualties = YES . . Number killed in accident = 5 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 1263117
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
P CW2 GRAY ROBERT VERNON KIA
P CW2 BUTTERFIELD MARVIN JEAN KIA
CE SGT TRIMNAL GREGORY NEESE KIA
G SP4 VERNER SCOTT MITCHELL KIA
FE SP5 MOTT JAMES FRANKLIN KIA
Accident Summary:
CH-47A, SN 64-13161 DEPARTED PHU LOI AT APPROXIMATELY 0750 HOURS ON 30 AUGUST 1969. ITS MISSION FOR THE DAY CONSITED OF GENERAL SUPPORT TO BE AUSTRALIANS, WORKING FROM A RESUPPLY POINT LOCATED AT NUI DAT, RVN. THE FIRST MISSION WAS A CONEX CONTAINER, WHICH WAS MOVED AT 0815 HOURS FROM LONG BINH TO FSB MOHAWK. THE REST OF THE MORNING WAS SPENT HAULING SORTIES FOR THE AUSTRALIANS, INCLUDING A BATTERY MOVE OF FOUR HOWITZERS AND AMMUNITION PLUS A WATER TRAILER AND A SORTIE OF PSP. AT APPROXIMATELY 1210 HOURS, JUST AFTER COMPLETING REFUELING, 161 PICKED UP A LOAD OF A-22 BAGS EXTERNALLY, AND ABOUT 50 LBS OF CARGO NETS INTERNALLY. THE TOTAL WEIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 6500 LBS. THE LOAD WAS GOING TO FSB DIGGER'S REST'S LOADMASTER AND REQUESTED THAT SMOKE AND YELLOW SMOKE WAS THROWN. THE YELLOW SMOKE WAS ROGERED AND THE AIRCRAFT TURNED TO THE RIGHT, HEADING ALMOST DUE EAST, AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET, APPARENTLY TO MAKE MORE ROOM FOR THE TURN TO FINAL. THE WIND WAS OUT OF THE SOUTH AND THE AIRCRAFT WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN TO COME BACK INTO IT. AS THE AIRCRAFT REACHED A POSITION ABREAST OF THE MORTAR PITS ON THE NORTHERN PART OF THE FSB AND APPROXIMATELY 200 METERS EAST OVER THE TREE LINE THE AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO START A FLARE, DROPPING ITS TAIL SLIGHTLY, THEN IT CONTINUED ON OVER INTO A NEAR INVERTED POSITION. IT THEN DISAPPEARED FROM VIEW BEHING THE TREELINE, AND CRASHED INTO THE GROUND. A PIECE OF BLADE FLEW OUT OF THE TREELINE, LANDING IN A MORTAR PIT AND DAMAGING THE SIGHT OF THE TUBE. THE BLADE TRAVELED OVER 300 METERS FROM ITS POINT OF INITIAL CONTACT. AFTER THE AIRCRAFT LEFT THE VIEW OF ALL WITNESSES, IT STILL HAD TO FALL APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET. IN THIS DISTANCE IT CAME OUT OF ITS INVERTED POSITION AND STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NEAR UPRIGHT POSITION, WITH THE RIGHT SIDE AND TAIL SLIGHTLY LOW. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AN AUSTRALIAN OH-13 PILOT, WHO HAD BEEN ALERTED BY GROUND PERSONNEL, BEGAN ORBITING THE AREA. HE FOUND THE AIRCRAFT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. IT APPEARED TO HAVE LANDED QUITE HARD ON ITS RIGHT QUARTER AND WAS AFLAME IN THE TAIL AND MIDDLE SECTIONS. THE OH-13 PILOT COULD SEE THE PILOT OF THE CH-47A IN THE RIGHT SEAT, BUT COULD NOT SEE THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER. ON THE GROUND AN AUSTRALIAN PATROL WAS ATTEMPTING TO REACH THE CRASH SITE. THE CRASHED HELICOPTER'S EXTERNAL LOAD OF AMMUNITION BEGAN EXPLODING AND THE OH-13 PILOT WAS FORCED TO DEPART EH AREA. AFTER A FEW SMALL EXPLOSIONS A MUCH LOUDER AND MORE POWERFUL EXPLOSION WAS HEARD, FOLLOWED BY MANY OTHER EXPLOSIONS AS ROUNDS BEGAN TO COOK OFF. THIS ONE LARGE EXPLOSION OR SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS BLEW THE AIRCRAFT INTO A FINAL RESTING POSITION OF 120 DEGREES ON ITS BACK, ON A HEADING OF 265 DEGREES. ALL PORTIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT BURNED COMPLETELY EXCEPT THE COCKPIT AREA, FORWARD PYLON, AFT PYLON AND #1 ENGINE. ALL CREW MEMBERS RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES.\\
This record was last updated on 11/21/98
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and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1165.
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