Helicopter AH-1G 66-15309

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000074
Date: 02/02/68
Unit: 235 AVN
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.
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 Top
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = YES . .
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: LNOF, 80262, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000074
Date: 02/04/68
Unit: 235 AVN
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.
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80267, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000168
Date: 03/08/68
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0700 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some 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, 80021, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000168
Date: 03/15/68
Accident case number: 680315031
Unit: 235 AVN
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 400
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 FREEMAN RR

Accident Summary:

The aircraft was hovering while searching for bodies and during downwind turn, tail rotor was lost and the aircraft turned 720 degrees. The pilot executed a hovering autorotation and the right skid hit a small rise on landing. The right skid was broken and the front cross tube damaged

This record was last updated on 01/31/97


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000168
Date: 03/27/68
Accident case number: 680327171
Unit: 235 AVN
The station for this helicopter was Can-Tho in
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 64831
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
AC W2 FREEMAN RR
P W1 SMITH DF

Accident Summary:

The aircraft was enroute to the airfield when engine speed dropped to 6050 RPM. A precautionary landing was made and the governor control placed in emergency position. Engine power returned to 6600 RPM and takeoff was accomplished. After 4 minutes of flight, the engine failed. An autorotation was made into heavy grass. The aircraft stopped suddenly and cross tubes and skid failed to the rear. The nose contacted the ground and the aircraft rocked back causing the main rotor to contact the tail boom

This record was last updated on 01/31/97


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000830
Date: 07/28/70
Unit: A/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 140 knots.
North Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 INJ . .
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: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15309
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 1167.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6711   0    0 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6712   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVCOM       
6801   0    0 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6802  74   74 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  94  168 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0  168 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805   0  168 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   0  168 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807   0  168 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6808   0  168 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6809   0  168 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6811   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6812   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6901   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6902   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6903   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6904   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6905   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6906   0  168 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6907   0  168 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
6908   0  168 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
6909   0  168 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
6910  10  178 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  36  214 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  57  271 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  56  327 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002 102  429 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  42  471 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  85  556 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005 118  674 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  67  741 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  89  830 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  62  892 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  48  940 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  33  973 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  38 1011 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  39 1050 WFJ8A0 A 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  42 1092 WFJ8A0 A BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   3 1095 WCLSAA 388 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0 1095 W0Y6AA AVSCOM FLT DET   5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7104   0 1095 W0Y6AA AVSCOM FLT DET   5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7105   0 1095 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7106   0 1095 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7107   0 1095 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7108   0 1095 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7109   0 1095 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7110   1 1096 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7111  15 1111 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7112  33 1144 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7201   2 1146 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7202   1 1147 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7203   0 1147 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7204   1 1148 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7205   0 1148 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7206   9 1157 WG08AA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7207  15 1172 WG08AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   IST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7208  40 1212 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   IST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7209  17 1229 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   IST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7210  11 1240 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   IST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7211  11 1251 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   IST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7212  11 1262 WGZ6AA C TRP 7/1 CAV    1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7301   8 1270 WGZ6AA C TRP 7/1 CAV    1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY       
7302  21 1291 WGZ6A0 7TH SQDN 1/CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY         
7303  14 1305 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7304  13 1318 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7305   9 1327 WGZ6AA SUPPLY DIV       1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY      
7306   0 1327 WGZ6AA SUPPLY DIV       1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY      
7307   2 1329 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM         
7308   6 1335 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM         
7309  14 1349 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM          
7310   5 1354 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM         
7311   4 1358 WGZ6AA 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM         
7312   1 1359 WGZ6A0 7/1 CAV A TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7401   0 1359 WGZ6A0 7/1 CAV A TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7402   2 1361 WGZ6A0 7/1 CAV A TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7403   0 1361 WGZ6A0 SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        TRADOC       
7404   0 1361 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7405   0 1361 W0MUAA INST MAINT FLT   1ST ARMY   FT CAMPBELL      FORSCOM          
7406   0 1361 W0MUAA INST MAINT FLT   1ST ARMY   FT CAMPBELL      FORSCOM          
7410   0 1361 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM            
7411   0 1361 W0MUAA US ARMY DEPOT    IN MAINT   CORPUS CHRISTI   AVSCOM            
7412   2 1363 W0VC4M SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM        
7501   1 1364 W0VC4M SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM        
7502   4 1368 WAGEAA 1ST CAV DIV      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM        
7503  31 1399 WH30AA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSECOM        
7504   8 1407 WH30AA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSECOM        
7505  37 1444 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7506  16 1460 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7507   2 1462 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7508   0 1462 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7509  16 1478 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7510  38 1516 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7511  16 1532 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         
7512   9 1541 WH3QAA 6TH CAV BDE      5TH ARMY   FORT HOOD        FORSCOM         


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