Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000511
Date: 08/04/67
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.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1000 feet and 100 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 6 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: ELECTRICAL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
PHAN THIET recovered the helicopter. for
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07146, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000755
Date: 12/18/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Aircraft Recovery , Sling Loading.
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0040 feet and 010 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 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, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
PHU LOI recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07317, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000857
Date: 01/12/68
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
While in Operations Area this helicopter was Climbing at 1700 feet and 060 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: 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: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00002282
Date: 05/06/70
Unit: 243 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 0100 feet and 050 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: 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 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00002350
Date: 06/08/70
Unit: 243 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 on Take-Off at 0100 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 Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
Unknown as to mission impact.
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: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )
Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00002350
Date: 06/18/70
Unit: 243 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Troop Lift
While in Operations Area this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0700 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 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. )
The following is Goldbook
information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
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 32 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP 3RDARMY FORT BENNING 3RD ARMY 6611 0 32 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP 3RDARMY FORT BENNING 3RD ARMY 6612 24 56 W0U24B 213AVNCO10AVNGP 3RDARMY FORT BENNING 3RD ARMY 6701 0 56 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6702 52 108 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6703 84 192 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6704 68 260 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6705 60 320 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6706 59 379 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6707 51 430 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6708 81 511 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6709 49 560 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6710 62 622 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6711 50 672 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6712 83 755 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6801 102 857 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6802 84 941 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6803 92 1033 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6804 59 1092 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6805 53 1145 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6806 0 1145 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6807 48 1193 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6808 82 1275 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6809 74 1349 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6810 128 1477 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6811 86 1563 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6812 100 1663 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6901 108 1771 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6902 0 1771 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6903 0 1771 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT 1ST ARMY NEW CUMBERLAND AVCOM 6904 0 1771 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT 1ST ARMY NEW CUMBERLAND AVCOM 6905 0 1771 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT 1ST ARMY NEW CUMBERLAND AVCOM 6906 0 1771 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT 1ST ARMY NEW CUMBERLAND AVCOM 6907 0 1771 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT 1ST ARMY NEW CUMBERLAND AVCOM 6908 0 1771 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP VIETNAM RVN 6909 0 1771 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP VIETNAM RVN 6910 1 1772 WHB1AA 166 AVN MT 34GP VIETNAM RVN 6911 96 1868 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6912 99 1967 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7001 68 2035 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7002 39 2074 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7003 92 2166 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7004 60 2226 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7005 56 2282 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7006 68 2350 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7007 24 2374 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7008 62 2436 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7009 67 2503 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7010 52 2555 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7011 65 2620 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7012 36 2656 WDYEAA 243 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7101 0 2656 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7102 27 2683 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7103 60 2743 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7104 42 2785 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7105 38 2823 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7106 6 2829 WDYEAA 243 ASHC VIETNAM RVN 7107 4 2833 WDYEAA 228 ASHC A CO VIETNAM RVN 7108 16 2849 WDYEAA 228 ASHC A CO VIETNAM RVN 7109 51 2900 WDYEAA 228 ASHC A CO VIETNAM RVN 7110 45 2945 WDYEAA 203RD AVN CO VIETNAM A RVN 7111 0 2945 WDYEAA 223 CBT AVN BN VIETNAM RVN 7112 0 2945 WDYEAA 203RD AVN CO VIETNAM A RVN 7201 0 2945 WC3FAA 68 AHC VIETNAM RVN 7202 64 3009 WC3FAA 362 ASLT SPT CO VIETNAM RVN 7203 59 3068 WC3FAA 362 ASLT SPT CO VIETNAM RVN 7204 51 3119 WC3FAA 362 ASLT SPT CO VIETNAM RVN 7205 14 3133 WC3FAA 388 TC CO VIETNAM RVN 7206 4 3137 WC3FAA 362 ASLT SPT CO VIETNAM RVN
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Updated: 01/17/99
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