Helicopter 66-19070

Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000127
Date: 08/13/67
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 0600 feet and 080 knots.
Unknown
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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE, TRANSMISSION
Protection of FUEL TANKby SelfSeal was Sealed
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, 07150, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000127
Date: 08/14/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Artillery Relocation , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 1800 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
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 Right Side causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, OIL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
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, 07156, JSIDR, FM232, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000195
Date: 09/22/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 2700 feet and 055 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)
Systems damaged were: EQUIPMENT
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: LNOF, 07205, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000195
Date: 09/23/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0200 feet and 050 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 Ramp
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, OIL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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
TAM KY 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, 07207, CH47, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000285
Date: 10/02/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0700 feet and 070 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, STRUCTURE
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, 07218, CH47, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000285
Date: 10/10/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 1800 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 Right Side
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, 07228, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000285
Date: 10/16/67
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Sling Loading.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0100 feet and 050 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: COMM SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all 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: LNOF, 07238, JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000285
Date: 10/28/67
Unit: 178 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 Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 2200 feet and 020 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 Windshield
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, 07255, JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000368
Date: 11/05/67
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 on Take-Off at 0100 feet and 050 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 Aft area
Systems damaged were: OIL SYS
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
TAM KY recovered the helicopter. Repaired at TAM KY
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database. Also: LNOF, 07261, CRAFX, JSIDR, CH47 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Crash Facts Message. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00000968
Date: 07/27/69
Unit: A/228 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
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: 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 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001145
Date: 09/02/69
Unit: A/228 AVN
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 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 Passenger Cargo Section
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, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001998
Date: 06/24/70
Unit: A/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 on Take-Off at 1500 feet and 060 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
The helicopter was hit in the Aft area
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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00001998
Date: 06/24/70
Unit: A/228 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply
Unknown this helicopter was Climbing at 1800 feet and 060 knots.
Cambodia
Helicopter took 3 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 Aft area
Systems damaged were: UNK
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: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00002258
Date: 09/04/70
Unit: A/228 AVN
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 0200 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 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 66-19070
The Army purchased this helicopter 0367
Total flight hours at this point: 00002328
Date: 10/24/70
Accident case number: 701024141 Total loss or fatality Accident
Unit: A/228 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Bear Cat in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 564000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated:

Crew Members:
AC O3 MOON MD
P W1 SYNDER KL
CE E4 DENDY BC
G E3 PIERCE MD

Accident Summary:

 ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A VFR CDS MISSION FROM FSB MARS (YT 1034) TO FSB ARES (YT 515665). THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY HAD BEEN 51/2 HOURS FROM 0700 TO 1230 HOURS. THE SECOND FLIGHT HAD BEGUN AT 1330 HOURS. A SLING LOAD OF 155MM PROJECTILES TOTALING 7,000 POINDS, WAS PICKED UP AT FSB MARS AT APPROXIMATELY 1530 HOURS. THE LOAD WAS ON 20 FOOT SLINGS. ON ARRIVAL AT FSB AREA INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN TO MAKE A 360 DEGREE TURN TO ALLOW ANOTHER CH-47 TO DEPART. ON COMPLETION OF THE TURN, 070 WAS CLEARED TO LAND. WINDS WERE GIVEN AS NORTHWEST AT 2-5 KNOTS. A MOKE SIGNAL WAS PUT OUT ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE TO MARK THE LANDING SPOT. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER, WHO WAS AT THE CONTROLSM ADE AN APPROACH TO THE NORTH, NORTHWEST, AND TERMINATED AT A HOVER APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER STATED AT THAT TIME THE TORQUE NEEDLES WERE MATCHED AT 760 POINDS. AS THE FLIGHT ENGINEER WAS GIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO LOWER THE LEAD, THE #2 ENIGNE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER RELEASED THE LOAD AND ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN RPM WITH THE 1 AND 2 BEEP BUTTON. RPM CONTINUED TO DECREASE TO 180 RPM AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD, STRIKING A 55 GALLON DRUM UNDER THE NOSE, PILOT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. THREE OF THE CREW MEMBERS WERE TAKEN TO THE FLIGHT SURGEON AT PHUOC VINH FOR SUSPECTED BACK INJURIES.\\


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter CH-47A tail number 66-19070
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 0367.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6703   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM            
6704   0    0 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM            
6705   3    3 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM          
6706   0    3 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM          
6707  63   66 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  61  127 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  68  195 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  90  285 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  83  368 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  80  448 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  87  535 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  52  587 WC5JAA 178ASLTSPTHELCO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  95  682 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0  682 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805   0  682 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   0  682 WDQLAA 213 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6808   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6809   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6810   0  682 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6811   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6812   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6901   0  682 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6902   1  683 W0MAAA DIR FOR MAINT    1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AVCOM             
6903   0  683 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6904  67  750 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6905  76  826 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6906  61  887 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6907  81  968 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6908  85 1053 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6909  92 1145 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6910  63 1208 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6911 102 1310 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
6912  72 1382 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7001  83 1465 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7002 100 1565 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7003 100 1665 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7004  97 1762 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7005 122 1884 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7006 114 1998 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7007  86 2084 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7008  75 2159 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7009  99 2258 WAAWA0 COA 228ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7010  70 2328 WCLMAA 56 TRANS CO DS   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011   0 2328 W0Y6AA USA FLT OPN OFC  5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AMC         
7012   0 2328 W0Y6AA USA FLT OPN OFC  5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AMC         
7101   0 2328 W0Y6AA AVSCOM FLT DET   5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7102   0 2328                         NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7103   0 2328                         NAT&GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7104   0 2328                         NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7105   0 2328        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7106   0 2328        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7107   0 2328        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7108   0 2328        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7109   0 2328        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7110   0 2328 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM     
7111   0 2328 W0Y6AA BEL HEL          BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVSCOM     
7112   1 2329 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7201   0 2329 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7202   0 2329 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7203   0 2329 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7204   1 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7205   0 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7206   0 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7207   0 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7208   0 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7209   0 2330 W0MAAA DIR MAINT        1ST ARMY   NEW CUMBERLAND   AMC            
7210   0 2330 3300   85TH DIV TRNG    5TH ARMY   CHICAGO          RESV      
7211   0 2330 WCLSAA 388 TC CO        VIETNAM                     RVN     


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