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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