Helicopter 65-07968

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000686
Date: 04/24/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0500 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: FUEL SYS
Protection of FUEL TANKby SelfSeal was Sealed
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, 07071, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00000961
Date: 08/21/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , to Forward Area.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0300 feet and UNK 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: STRUCTURE
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, 07167, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00001318
Date: 12/15/68
Unit: 180 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission for Unknown
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0700 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: 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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00001491
Date: 02/24/69
Unit: 180 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 at Level Flight at 1000 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. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. unknown.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Unknown
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
The Army purchased this helicopter 1265
Total flight hours at this point: 00002248
Date: 06/19/71
Accident case number: 710619152
Unit: B/228 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Bear Cat in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 0
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated:


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-07968
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 1265.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  24  483 WC5HAA 177AVNCO MEDHEL  3RD ARMY   FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6611   0  483 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6612  24  507 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6701   0  507 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  30  537 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  53  590 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  96  686 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  71  757 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  70  827 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  47  874 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  87  961 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  58 1019 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  43 1062 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  18 1080 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712   0 1080 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0 1080 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  43 1123 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  41 1164 3448   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY  
6804   0 1164 3448   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6805   0 1164 WC5GAA 610 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   0 1164 WC5GAA 610 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807   0 1164 WC5GAA 610 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   0 1164 WC5GAA 610 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  35 1199 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  48 1247 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811   5 1252 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  66 1318 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901 107 1425 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  66 1491 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  54 1545 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  97 1642 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  17 1659 WC5LAA 180 AVN CO 10AV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906   0 1659 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907   0 1659 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6908   0 1659 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6909   0 1659 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6910   0 1659 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6911   0 1659 W0MAAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   NEW CUMBRLND AD  AVCOM             
6912   2 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7001   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7002   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7003   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7004   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7005   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7006   0 1661 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7007   1 1662 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
7008   0 1662 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  57 1719 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7010  39 1758 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7011  78 1836 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7012  86 1922 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7101  31 1953 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  93 2046 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  76 2122 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  27 2149 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  52 2201 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  47 2248 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  53 2301 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  38 2339 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  43 2382 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  73 2455 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  37 2492 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  54 2546 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201   0 2546 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  22 2568 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  48 2616 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204  26 2642 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205   0 2642 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206  12 2654 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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