Helicopter AH-1G 68-15167

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000234
Date: 01/14/70
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 UNK feet and UNK 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
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, FM385, CASRP (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000432
Date: 04/10/70
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 0600 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 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 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000432
Date: 04/15/70
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 0500 feet and 080 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, 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 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000493
Date: 05/01/70
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 UNK feet and UNK 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: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000493
Date: 05/19/70
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK 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)
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: FM385 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00000947
Date: 03/29/71
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Operations Area this helicopter was in Orbit at 1500 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 Bottom
Systems damaged were: 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 68-15167
The Army purchased this helicopter 0669
Total flight hours at this point: 00001071
Date: 05/17/71
Unit: C/4/77 ARA 101 ABN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 feet and 110 knots.
Laos
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR
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 (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 68-15167
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 0669.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6906   0    0 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
6907   2    2 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM        
6908   0    2 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM        
6909  19   21 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  58   79 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  58  137 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  60  197 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  37  234 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  73  307 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  69  376 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  56  432 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  61  493 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  20  513 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  69  582 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  58  640 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  41  681 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  36  717 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  34  751 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  35  786 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  47  833 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  48  881 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  66  947 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  55 1002 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  69 1071 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  31 1102 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  28 1130 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  38 1168 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  32 1200 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  41 1241 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  35 1276 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112  10 1286 WFJ8C0 A BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201  41 1327 WAB3D0 D 101ST AHB      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202   0 1327 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7203   0 1327 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7204   0 1327 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7205   0 1327 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7206   0 1327 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7207   0 1327 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM       
7208   0 1327 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7209   0 1327 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7210   2 1329 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7211   1 1330 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7212   0 1330 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM         
7301   0 1330 W0MUAA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7302   2 1332 WCK8AA 2ND AVN BN 2INF  KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7303  10 1342 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7304   8 1350 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7305   4 1354 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7306  26 1380 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7307  20 1400 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7308  14 1414 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7309   5 1419 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7310   1 1420 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7311   4 1424 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7312  16 1440 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7401  21 1461 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7402   5 1466 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7403  23 1489 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7404  16 1505 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7405  10 1515 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7406   0 1515 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7410  17 1569 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7411  14 1583 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7412   4 1587 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7501   0 1587 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7502  19 1606 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7503  30 1636 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7504  16 1652 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7505  22 1674 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7506   7 1681 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY
7507  11 1692 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7508  18 1710 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7509  14 1724 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7510  22 1746 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7511  36 1782 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY 
7512   1 1783 WC3HAA 128TH AVN CO     KOREA                       8TH ARMY


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