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: 03/28/1970
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: 04/25/1970
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: 05/08/1970
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: 05/14/1970
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: 05/28/1970
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: 06/27/1970
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: 07/06/1970
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: 07/23/1970
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: 08/11/1970
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: 02/14/1971
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: 02/24/1971
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: 02/26/1971
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
196901   0    0 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
196902   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM   
196903  20   20 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196904  73   93 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196905  89  182 WAGTA0 TRPA1SQ9CAV1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN     
196906  61  243 WCLGAA 20 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
196907   0  243 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
196908   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196909   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196910   0  243 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196911   0  257 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
196912   0  258 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM   
197001   0  258 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM   
197002   0  258 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
197003  57  315 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197004  47  362 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197005  74  436 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197006  72  508 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197007  99  607 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197008  67  674 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197009  86  760 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197010  39  799 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197011  27  826 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197012  20  846 WFJ8C0 C 4-77ATY 101AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197101  50  896 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197102 102  998 WFJ8C0 C BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197103   0  998 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
197104   0  998 WE4HAA B BTRY 4 77 ART  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197105   0  998 WE4HAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
197106  46 1044 WE4HAA 173 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
197107  39 1083 WGLEB0 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
197108 100 1183 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
197109  42 1225 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
197110  20 1245 WGLEB0 B 123RD AVN BN   VIETNAM                     RVN     
197111   0 1245 WGLEB0 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
197112  24 1269 WGLEB0 ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197201  18 1287 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197202  66 1353 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197203  24 1377 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197204   0 1377 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197205  12 1389 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197206   0 1389 WACYD0 1 1 CAV D TRP    VIETNAM                     RVN     
197207  11 1400 WACYD0 D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197208  39 1439 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197209  56 1495 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197210  52 1547 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197211  45 1592 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197212   1 1593 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197301   3 1596 WFAMAA D TRP 1SQ 17 AC  VIETNAM                     RVN     
197302  10 1606 WFAMAA 142 TC DS        VIETNAM                     RVN     
197303   0 1606 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM  
197304   0 1606 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM  
197305   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197306   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197307   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197308   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197309   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197310   0 1606 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM  
197311   6 1612 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT SILL        TRADOC  
197312   7 1619 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197401   3 1622 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197402   3 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197403   0 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197404   0 1625 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197405   3 1628 W0U24B SUP DIV          1ST ARMY   FT BENNING       TRADOC  
197406  11 1639 W0U24B 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197410  11 1690 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197411   3 1693 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197412   0 1693 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197501   1 1694 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197502  12 1706 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197503  16 1722 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197504  11 1733 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197505  21 1754 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197506  16 1770 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197507  16 1786 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197508   9 1795 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197509   1 1796 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197510  14 1810 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197511   4 1814 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 
197512   0 1814 WAYCAA 121ST AVN CO     1ST ARMY   FORT BENNING     FORSCOM 


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