Helicopter 65-08021

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 65-08021
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000192
Date: 03/18/67
Unit: 213 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Miscellaneous mission for Test and Maintenance
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1500 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
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, 07042, 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: 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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