Helicopter AH-1G 66-15330

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000149
Date: 03/24/68
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 110 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: N/R
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, 80079, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000149
Date: 03/26/68
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 0800 feet and 120 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, STRUCTURE, MAIN ROTOR SYS, PERSONNEL
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, 80082, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000184
Date: 04/06/68
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 0300 feet and 170 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: 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, 80087, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000184
Date: 04/08/68
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 0500 feet and 150 knots.
Cambodia
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: 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, 80045, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000235
Date: 05/05/68
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 0200 feet and 170 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, 80093, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00000235
Date: 06/10/68
Unit: 611 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0900 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 Equipment Section
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: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80064 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15330
The Army purchased this helicopter 1267
Total flight hours at this point: 00001199
Date: 01/17/70
Unit: A/3/17 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0500 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: N/R
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 66-15330
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 1267.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6712   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVCOM       
6801   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM        
6802  87   87 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  62  149 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  35  184 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  51  235 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806   0  235 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807   6  241 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   1  242 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0  242 3364   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6810   0  242 3364   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6811   0  242 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812   0  242 WC5CAA 572ND MI DET     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  52  294 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  47  341 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  60  401 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  60  461 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  97  558 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  79  637 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 100  737 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  78  815 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  50  865 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  83  948 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911 105 1053 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  83 1136 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  63 1199 WAAMA0 TRP A 3SQ 17CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002   0 1199 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003   0 1199 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004   0 1199 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0 1199 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006   0 1199 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  42 1241 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  88 1329 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  25 1354 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  21 1375 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  20 1395 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   8 1403 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  45 1448 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 1448 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0 1448 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7104   0 1448 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7105   0 1448 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7106   0 1448 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7107   0 1448 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7108   4 1452 W0MUAA 8TH SQ AIR CAV   1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY        
7109   0 1452        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV     
7110  71 1523 WGZ6A0 A TRP 7 1ST ACS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  95 1618 WGZ6A0 A TRP 7 1ST ACS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  62 1680 WGZ6A0 A TRP 7 1ST ACS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201  95 1775 WGZ6A0 A TRP 7 1ST ACS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  65 1840 WGZ6A0 A TRP 7 1ST ACS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  33 1873 WGZ6A0 C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204  67 1940 WGZ6A0 C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205  73 2013 WGZ6A0 C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206  47 2060 WGZ6A0 C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7207  82 2142 WGZ6A0 C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7208  30 2172 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7209  74 2246 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7210  79 2325 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7211  19 2344 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7212   0 2344 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7301   0 2344 WHZMAA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7302   0 2344 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM       
7303   0 2344 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM       
7304   0 2344 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM     
7305   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7307   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7308   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7309   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7310   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7311   0 2344 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT SILL        TRADOC       
7312   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7401   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7402   0 2344 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7403   1 2345 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT KNOX        TRADOC        
7404   9 2354 W0U44B SUPPLY DIV       1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM         
7405   4 2358 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7406  30 2388 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7410  18 2429 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7411  10 2439 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7412   4 2443 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7501   3 2446 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7502  20 2466 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7503   0 2466 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7504   0 2466 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7505  27 2493 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7506  32 2525 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7507  14 2539 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7508  13 2552 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7509  14 2566 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM           
7510   0 2566 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7511   0 2566 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          
7512   1 2567 WAB1FF 101ST ABN DIV    1ST ARMY   FORT CAMPBELL    FORSCOM          


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