Helicopter AH-1G 66-15260

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000471
Date: 11/28/68
Unit: D/229 AVN 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Tear Gas Drop
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80376, CRAFX, CASRP (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. Casualty Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000548
Date: 06/07/69
Unit: 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1200 feet and 120 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 90289, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000669
Date: 09/05/69
Unit: 1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Inactive mission for Parked
While in Revetment this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (82MM MOR)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System causing Fragmentation Damage.
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, ARMAMENT, TAIL ROTOR, FUEL SYS
The helicopter was parked.
Entry for parked aircraft.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: BDART, SIF, 00284 (Incidents converted from the fixed-wing data base. Battle Damage Assessment and Reporting Team Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00000759
Date: 03/04/70
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While at Base Camp this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0500 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 Aft area
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR, DYNAL (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00001146
Date: 02/18/71
Unit: B/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support , Suppress Fire.
While in Operations Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 135 knots.
Classified
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 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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00001146
Date: 02/20/71
Unit: B/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0800 feet and 150 knots.
Laos
Helicopter took 2 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 Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. unknown.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR, CASRP (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00001169
Date: 03/14/71
Unit: B/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1750 feet and 140 knots.
Laos
Helicopter took 2 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 Cockpit causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
The Army purchased this helicopter 0867
Total flight hours at this point: 00001403
Date: 11/10/71
Unit: B/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: XD903231
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Also: OPERA (Operations Report. )
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15260
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 0867.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6708   0    0 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6709  16   16 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  59   75 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711 110  185 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712   0  185 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  62  247 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  90  337 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  77  414 WGPPAA 334 ARMD HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   9  423 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805   3  426 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   1  427 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807   2  429 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   7  436 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  35  471 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6810   0  471 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811   0  471 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  17  488 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6901   0  488 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   0  488 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  24  512 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6904  36  548 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6905   0  548 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906   0  548 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  24  572 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6908  86  658 WAAXD0 COD 229ABAH1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6909  11  669 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910   0  669 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911   0  669 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   2  671 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   0  671 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  44  715 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  44  759 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0  759 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0  759 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006   0  759 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  72  831 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  72  903 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  41  944 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  10  954 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  40  994 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  48 1042 WFJ8B0 B 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   1 1043 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102 103 1146 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  23 1169 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104   0 1169 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  58 1227 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  44 1271 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  28 1299 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  51 1350 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  41 1391 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  12 1403 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     


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