Helicopter 65-08016

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000290
Date: 02/22/67
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 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07030, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000379
Date: 03/23/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was at Hover at 0015 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (81MM MOR)
The helicopter was hit in the Mid area causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any 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, 07048, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000746
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 on Take-Off at 0900 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 Left Side
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, 07168, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001560
Date: 08/19/68
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
While at Base Camp this helicopter was Landing at 1100 feet and 080 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: TRANSMISSION
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: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00002081
Date: 09/05/69
Unit: 605 TC CO
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 1700 feet and 075 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 8 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, HYDRAULIC SYS, ELECTRICAL SYS
Casualties = YES . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: BDART, 00298 (Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
Date: 01/01/70
Unit: B/228 ASHB
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center AVDAC database.


Information on Service unknown helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00002313
Date: 08/23/70
Unit: B/228 AVN
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 0500 feet and 090 knots.
Cambodia
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: LDG GEAR, 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, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08016
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 0566.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610   0  199 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6611   0  199 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6612  24  223 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP  3RDARMY    FORT BENNING     3RD ARMY            
6701   0  223 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  67  290 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  89  379 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  78  457 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  51  508 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  70  578 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  50  628 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708 118  746 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  63  809 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  57  866 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711 102  968 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  49 1017 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  89 1106 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  66 1172 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  17 1189 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0 1189 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805 105 1294 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  99 1393 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  89 1482 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  78 1560 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809 102 1662 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  70 1732 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  48 1780 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0 1780 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6901   0 1780 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6902   0 1780 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6903   0 1780 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6904   2 1782 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM              
6905   0 1782 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906 101 1883 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 101 1984 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  97 2081 WDU6AA 205 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909   0 2081 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910   0 2081 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911   0 2081 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 2081 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   0 2081 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002   2 2083 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003   0 2083 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0 2083 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0 2083 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  92 2175 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7007  95 2270 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7008  43 2313 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7009  68 2381 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7010  86 2467 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7011  52 2519 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7012  45 2564 WAAWB0 COB 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7101  75 2639 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  42 2681 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  81 2762 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  86 2848 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  29 2877 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  63 2940 WAAWB0 B 228TH BN       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  18 2958 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  19 2977 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  62 3039 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  27 3066 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  58 3124 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  76 3200 WAAWB0 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201   0 3200 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  55 3255 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  48 3303 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204  72 3375 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205  19 3394 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206   8 3402 WGJNAA 362 ASLT SPT CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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