Helicopter OH-6A 67-16092
Abbreviated history for D Troop only.

Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-6A tail number 67-16092
The Army purchased this helicopter 0668
Total flight hours at this point: 00000666
Date: 06/26/70
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Operations Area 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. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Left Side
Systems damaged were: TRANSMISSION, OIL SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Light Horse Note; As of April 2002, this helicopter was flying with the Atlanta Police Department.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, HUGHS (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. )
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter OH-6A tail number 67-16092
The Army purchased this helicopter 0668
Total flight hours at this point: 00000842
Date: 09/16/70
Accident case number: 700916131
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
Number killed in accident = 0 . . Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 0
costing 1000
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.

Crew Members:
P W1 MURPHY R
OB E4 ALBERTINI R

Accident Summary:

WHILE ENROUTE TO VI THANH FROM VINH LONG, AT 1500 FEET, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD A NEAR FULL FUEL LOAD AND WAS CARRYING A MINI GUN, 1500 ROUNDS OF AMMO AND (UMEROUS GRENAGES ON BOARD. THE PILOT ENTERED AUTOROTATION AND LANDED IN A RICE PADDY COVERED WITH ABOUT 3 FEET OF WATER. AS HE SETTLED INTO THE WATER, HIS TAIL ROTOR CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER SEVERING THE T/R DRIVE SHAFT. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE.\\
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The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter OH-6A tail number 67-16092
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 0668.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6806   1    1 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM
6807  54   55 3446   OPM SEA NITEOPS  1ST ARMY   FORT BELVOIR     AMC
6808  88  143 3201   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC
6809  72  215 3201   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC
6810  71  286 3201   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC
6811  86  372 WAHEAA HHC 2NDBDE 1INF  VIETNAM                     RVN
6812  48  420 WAHEAA HHC 2NDBDE 1INF  VIETNAM                     RVN
6901  81  501 WAHEAA HHC 2NDBDE 1INF  VIETNAM                     RVN
6902 137  638 WAHEAA HHC 2NDBDE 1INF  VIETNAM                     RVN
6903   0  638 3201   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC
6904   0  638 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
6905   0  638 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVCOMITR
6906   0  638 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVCOM
6907   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
6908   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
6909   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
6910   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
6911   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
6912   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
7001   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
7002   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
7003   0  638 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT      BAILMENT   CULVER CITY      AVCOM
7004   1  639 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM
7005   0  639 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM
7006  27  666 WDF2D0 D 315 CAV 164AV  VIETNAM                     RVN
7007  62  728 WDF2D0 D 315 CAV 164AV  VIETNAM                     RVN
7008  77  805 WDF2D0 D 315 CAV 164AV  VIETNAM                     RVN
7009  37  842 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN
7010   0  842 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN
7011   0  842 WHB1AA 166 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN
7012   0  842 W0MHAA DIROF SUP TRAN   6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVCOM
7101   0  842 W0MHAA DIR DIST  TRANS  IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7102   0  842 W0MHAA DIR FOR MAINT    6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVSCOM
7103   0  842 W0MHAA DIR FOR MAINT    6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVSCOM
7104   2  844 W0MHAA DIR FOR MAINT    6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVSCOM
7105   0  844 W0MHAA DIR FOR MAINT    6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVSCOM
7106   0  844 W0MHAA DIR FOR MAINT    6TH ARMY   SHARPE GD        AVSCOM
7107   1  845 W0MHAA LEXINGTON DEPOT  1ST ARMY   LEXINGTON DEPOT  AMC
7108   0  845 W0MHAA LEXINGTON DEPOT  1ST ARMY   LEXINGTON DEPOT  AMC
7109   0  845        108TH DIV TNG    3RD ARMY   CHARLOTTE        RESV
7110  95  940 WDX6AA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN
7111 105 1045 WDX6AA C TRP 16TH ACV   VIETNAM                     RVN
7112  27 1072 WALND0 F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7201  58 1130 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7202  91 1221 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7203   2 1223 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7204  53 1276 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7205  38 1314 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7206  57 1371 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7207  27 1398 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7208  45 1443 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7209  16 1459 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7210  62 1521 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7211  43 1564 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7212  36 1600 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7301  69 1669 WGMJAA F TRP   4 CAV    VIETNAM                     RVN
7302   0 1669 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM
7303   0 1669 W0Y6AA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM
7304   0 1669 W0Y6AA NASA             LOAN       LANGLY RSH CTR   AVSCOM
7305   0 1669 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN STORAGE SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7306   0 1669 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7307   0 1669 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7308   1 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7309   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7310   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7311   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7312   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7401   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7402   0 1670 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7403   3 1673 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   AWTG DISP  SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7404   0 1673 W0MHAA DIR DIST TRANS   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7405   0 1673 WQG599                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406   0 1673 WQG599                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410   3 1678 WP6J99                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411   3 1681 WP6J99                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412   2 1683 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   0 1683 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   9 1692 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503   0 1692 WQG599                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN STORAGE SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7505   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7506   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7507   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7508   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7509   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7510   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7511   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
7512   0 1692 W0MHAA DIR OF SUPPLY    IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVSCOM
9607   0    0        POLICE DEPART    POLICE     ATLANTA          GEORGIA
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