Helicopter AH-1G 66-15317

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000076
Date: 02/07/68
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 2000 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
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, 80269, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000076
Date: 02/23/68
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 0100 feet and 140 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: ELECTRICAL SYS, ARMAMENT, INSTRUMENTS
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, 80005, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000126
Date: 03/11/68
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 0600 feet and 110 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, FLT CONTROLS
The self sealing fuel tank developed a large leak.
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
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, 80026 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000126
Date: 03/27/68
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 9 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 Fuselage
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, OIL SYS, FLT CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL 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, 80040 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000177
Date: 04/15/68
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 0050 feet and 120 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 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, 80047, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000177
Date: 04/21/68
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0100 feet and 125 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, 80092, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000255
Date: 05/30/68
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was Unknown at 0100 feet and 130 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 Bottom
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, 80058, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000738
Date: 10/08/69
Unit: A/2/20 ARA 1 CAV
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 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. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000738
Date: 10/10/69
Unit: A/2/20 ARA 1 CAV
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 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 Canopy
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. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15317
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  76   76 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  50  126 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  51  177 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  78  255 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   6  261 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  23  284 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   4  288 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0  288 3364   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6810   1  289 3364   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811   0  289 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0  289 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901   0  289 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   4  293 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  31  324 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6904  47  371 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6905  40  411 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6906  79  490 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6907  66  556 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6908  61  617 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6909  25  642 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6910  96  738 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6911  82  820 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6912  82  902 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7001  95  997 WAG3B0 BBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7002  65 1062 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7003  76 1138 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7004 102 1240 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7005 142 1382 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN       
7006  97 1479 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7007  74 1553 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7008  74 1627 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7009  22 1649 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010   0 1649 W0Y6AA USA FLT OPN OFC  5TH ARMY   ST LOUIS         AMC         
7011   0 1649 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7012   0 1649 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7101   0 1649 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7102   0 1649 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7103   1 1650 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  85 1735 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  56 1791 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  34 1825 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  14 1839 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  27 1866 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  13 1879 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  33 1912 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  42 1954 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  50 2004 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201  72 2076 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  49 2125 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  20 2145 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204  57 2202 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205  61 2263 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206  13 2276 WAX5AA 361 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7207  15 2291 WAX5AA 361 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7208   0 2291 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7209   0 2291 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7210  30 2321 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7211  81 2402 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7212  16 2418 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7301  11 2429 WAX5AA 57 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7302   0 2429 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM       
7303   0 2429 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM       
7304   0 2429 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM     
7305   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7307   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7308   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7309   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7310   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7311   0 2429 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT SILL        TRADOC       
7312   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7401   0 2429 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7402   1 2430 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7403   9 2439 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        TRADOC        
7404  21 2460 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7405   9 2469 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7406   0 2469 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7410   1 2470 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7411  15 2485 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7412   2 2487 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7501   0 2487 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7502  11 2498 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7503   8 2506 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7504   5 2511 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7505   0 2511 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7506   0 2511 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7507   0 2511 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7508   0 2511 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7509   1 2512 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7510   2 2514 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7511  14 2528 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        
7512  21 2549 WGZ6B0 7/1 CAV B TRP    5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        FORSCOM        


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