Helicopter AH-1G 68-15030

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000315
Date: 03/28/70
Unit: C/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 0700 feet and 130 knots.
North Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000362
Date: 04/25/70
Unit: C/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 1000 feet and 120 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: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000436
Date: 05/08/70
Unit: C/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 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 Cockpit
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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000436
Date: 05/14/70
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 1000 feet and 130 knots.
North Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
CAMP EVANS recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: MISC (Miscellaneous. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000436
Date: 05/28/70
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 1000 feet and UNK 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)
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. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000508
Date: 06/27/70
Unit: C/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 0400 feet and 090 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 is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000607
Date: 07/06/70
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: COMM 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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000607
Date: 07/23/70
Unit: C/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 of Persons
While in PickUp Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0030 feet and 010 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)
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR, 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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000674
Date: 08/11/70
Unit: C/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 1000 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. (12.7MM, 7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: OIL SYS, ENGINE, MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
CAMP EVANS recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR, MISC (Miscellaneous. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000998
Date: 02/14/71
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 120 knots.
Classified
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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR
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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000998
Date: 02/24/71
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at 3500 feet and 098 knots.
Laos
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: COMM SYS, STRUCTURE, 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 68-15030
The Army purchased this helicopter 0169
Total flight hours at this point: 00000998
Date: 02/26/71
Unit: C/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 On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1500 feet and 120 knots.
Classified
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 Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, FLT CONTROLS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
KHE SAHN recovered the helicopter. Repaired at CAMP EVANS
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 68-15030
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 0169.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6901   0    0 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
6902   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM        
6903  20   20 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6904  73   93 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6905  89  182 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
6906  61  243 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907   0  243 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR 
6908   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6909   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6910   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6911   0  257 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6912   0  258 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
7001   0  258 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
7002   0  258 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  57  315 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  47  362 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  74  436 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  72  508 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  99  607 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  67  674 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  86  760 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  39  799 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  27  826 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  20  846 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  50  896 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102 102  998 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103   0  998 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104   0  998 WE4HAA B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105   0  998 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  46 1044 WE4HAA 173 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  39 1083 WGLEB0 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108 100 1183 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  42 1225 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  20 1245 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111   0 1245 WGLEB0 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  24 1269 WGLEB0 ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7201  18 1287 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  66 1353 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203  24 1377 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7204   0 1377 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7205  12 1389 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7206   0 1389 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
7207  11 1400 WACYD0 D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7208  39 1439 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7209  56 1495 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7210  52 1547 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7211  45 1592 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7212   1 1593 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7301   3 1596 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7302  10 1606 WFAMAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
7303   0 1606 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM       
7304   0 1606 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM     
7305   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7307   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7308   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7309   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7310   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7311   6 1612 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT SILL        TRADOC       
7312   7 1619 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7401   3 1622 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7402   3 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7403   0 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7404   0 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7405   3 1628 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC     
7406  11 1639 W0U24B 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7410  11 1690 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7411   3 1693 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7412   0 1693 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7501   1 1694 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7502  12 1706 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7503  16 1722 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7504  11 1733 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7505  21 1754 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7506  16 1770 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7507  16 1786 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7508   9 1795 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7509   1 1796 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7510  14 1810 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7511   4 1814 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          
7512   0 1814 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM          


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