Helicopter AH-1G 67-15477

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15477
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00002567
Date: 09/19/70
Unit: C/7/1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 2500 feet and 100 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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, TAIL ROTOR
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. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15477
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00002567
Date: 09/28/70
Unit: C/7/1 CAV
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 160 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)
Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS, FUEL SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
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 67-15477
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00002649
Date: 11/01/70
Unit: C/7/1 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on the Ground at 0000 feet and 000 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, MAIN ROTOR SYS, TAIL ROTOR
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
CA MAU recovered the helicopter. Repaired at VINH LONG
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR, FM385 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15477
The Army purchased this helicopter 0168
Total flight hours at this point: 00002695
Date: 12/05/70
Unit: 388 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 130 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: 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 67-15477
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 0168.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6801   0    0 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6802   0    0 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6803  41   41 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  51   92 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  87  179 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  34  213 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  65  278 WGZ6T0 7TH SQ 1ST CAV   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  47  325 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  60  385 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  64  449 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  71  520 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  30  550 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  72  622 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  66  688 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903 110  798 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904 114  912 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905 139 1051 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  87 1138 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907 142 1280 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  85 1365 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  89 1454 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910 103 1557 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911 113 1670 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  93 1763 WGZ6C0 TRPC 7SQ 1AIRCV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  88 1851 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  99 1950 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003 109 2059 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004 102 2161 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  72 2233 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006 106 2339 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  70 2409 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  65 2474 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  93 2567 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  62 2629 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  20 2649 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  46 2695 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 2695 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 2695 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7103   0 2695 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7104   0 2695 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7105   0 2695 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7106   7 2702 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7107  57 2759        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV      
7108  78 2837        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV      
7109  57 2894        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV      
7110  68 2962 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  50 3012 WFJ8B0 B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  16 3028 WFJ8A0 A BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201  52 3080 WFJ8A0 A BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  55 3135 WFJ8A0 79 ARABN FBTRY   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  74 3209 WFJ8A0 79 ARABN FBTRY   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204 111 3320 WFJ8A0 79 ARABN FBTRY   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205 108 3428 WFJ8A0 79 ARABN FBTRY   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206  90 3518 WFJ8A0 79 ARABN FBTRY   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7207   0 3518 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM       
7208   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7209   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7210   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7211   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7212   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM         
7301   0 3518 W0MUAA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7302   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7303   0 3518 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7304   2 3520 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7305   2 3522 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   9 3531 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7307   9 3540 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7308   3 3543 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7309   1 3544 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7310   3 3547 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7311   8 3555 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7312   4 3559 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7401   0 3559 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7402   2 3561 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7403  15 3576 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7404  22 3598 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7405  16 3614 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7406   9 3623 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT STEWART     FORSCOM           
7410   9 3640 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7411   4 3644 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7412  10 3654 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM          
7501   2 3656 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7502  16 3672 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM          
7503   9 3681 WDX9AA 238TH AVN CO     1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM         
7504  30 3711 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM            
7505   5 3716 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           
7506   6 3722 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           
7507   8 3730 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           
7508   0 3730 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           
7509   3 3733 WDX9AA 238TH ARMOR CO   1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           
7510   0 3733 WAP9B0 9TH AC 2D SQBTP  1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM          
7511   1 3734 WAP9B0 9TH AC 2D SQBTP  1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM          
7512  19 3753 WAP9B0 9TH AC 2D SQBTP  1ST ARMY   HUNTER AAF       FORSCOM           


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