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.
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