Helicopter OH-6A 67-16187
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000280
Date: 10/05/68
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This
helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed
Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was
at Level Flight at 0005 feet and 020 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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: ENGINE, STRUCTURE,
ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary
Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time 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: LNOF, 80403, JSIDR
(Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.
)
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000377
Date: 11/22/68
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This
helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed
Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown
at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
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: FLT CONTROLS,
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: LNOF, 80644, HUGHS
(Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000432
Date: 12/06/68
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
This was a Combat incident. This
helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed
Recon
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown
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)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger
Cargo Section causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT,
STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Forced Landing.
Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished
all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with
tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s)
from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability
Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80494, CRAFX,
HUGHS (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Crash Facts Message. )
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000432
Date: 12/09/68
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 Target Area this helicopter
was Attacking at 0020 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward
area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR
SYS
The helicopter made a Forced Landing.
Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed
after completing some mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s)
from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability
Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80501, JSIDR
(Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.
)
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000603
Date: 01/27/69
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 Target Area this helicopter
was Attacking at 0010 feet and 030 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 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: LNOF, 90061, JSIDR
(Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.
)
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Information on U.S. Army helicopter
OH-6A tail number 67-16187
The Army purchased this helicopter
0768
Total flight hours at this point:
00000703
Date: 02/22/69
Accident case number: 690222121
Unit: D/3/5 CAV
The station for this helicopter
was Dong Tam in
Number killed in accident = 0 .
. Injured = 0 . . Passengers = 1
costing 28911
Source(s) from which the incident
was created or updated: Army Aviation Safety Center database.
Crew Members:
MN W1 WINSETT GW
Passengers:
UNK DC GREEN, TIP, G;
Accident Summary:
THE OH-6A, ^SN 67-16187^, REQUIRED
A TEST FLIGHT AFTER EXTENSIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE GOVERNOR. THE TECHNICAL INSPECTOR HAD COMPLETED HIS
INSPECTION AND SIGNED OFF THE 2408-13. THE TEST
PILOT HAD FLOWN 151 HOURS IN 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS
AND WAS ON HIS DAY OFF. HE WAS AWAKENED TO PERFORM THE TEST FLIGHT. UPON
ARRIVING AT THE AIRCRAFT, THE TEST PILOT COMPLETED HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
AND PREPARED TO TEST FLY THE AIRCRAFT. AFTER A NORMAL START AND RUN-UP,
THE TOWER CLEARED THE PILOT TO HOVER TO "B" ROW FOR DEPARTURE. THE ROUTE
FROM THE TROOP RUN-UP AREA TO "B" ROW PROVIDED THE PILOT WAS WITH A RIGHT
QUARTERING TAILWIND. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE PILOT HAD NO CHOICE BUT
TO BE HOVERING DOWNWIND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. AS THE PILOT HOVERED
TO "B" ROW, RPM BEGAN TO BLEED OFF AND THE PILOT ENTERED AUTOROTATION.
THE AIRCRAFT HIT HARD CAUSING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES TO FLEX AND SEVER THE
TAIL BOOM.\\
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The following is Goldbook information on US Army
helicopter OH-6A tail number 67-16187
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 0768.
Please provide any additional information on
this helicopter to the VHPA.
DATE FLT HRS UIC
UNIT AREA
POST COUNTRY
6807 0 0 W0MHAA
DIR SUP / TRAN IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD
AVCOM
6808 57 57 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV
9INF VIETNAM
RVN
6809 163 220 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV 9INF
VIETNAM
RVN
6810 60 280 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV 9INF
VIETNAM
RVN
6811 97 377 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV 9INF
VIETNAM
RVN
6812 55 432 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV 9INF
VIETNAM
RVN
6901 171 603 WDF2D0 DTRP 5CAV 9INF
VIETNAM
RVN
6902 100 703 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO
VIETNAM
RVN
6903 0 703 W0MHAA DIR SUP /
TRAN IN STORAGE SHARPE AD
AVCOM
6904 0 703 W0MHAA DIR SUP /
TRAN IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD
AVCOM
6905 0 703 W0MHAA DIR SUP /
TRAN IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD
AVCOM
6906 0 703 W0MHAA DIR SUP /
TRAN IN MAINT SHARPE AD
AVCOM
6907 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
6908 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
6909 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
6910 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
6911 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
6912 0 703 W0ZGAA HUGHES ACFT
BAILMENT CULVER CITY AVCOM
7001 1 704 W0MHAA DIR SUP /
TRAN IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD
AVCOM
7002 1 705 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV
SQ VIETNAM
RVN
7003 69 774 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7004 70 844 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7005 113 957 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7006 37 994 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7007 88 1082 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7008 31 1113 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7009 41 1154 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7010 34 1188 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7011 98 1286 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7012 14 1300 WGZ6C0 C 7S 1 CV SQ
VIETNAM
RVN
7101 0 1300 WGZ6C0 C TRP 7 1ST ACS
VIETNAM
RVN
7102 31 1331 WGZ6B0 B TRP 7 1ST ACS
VIETNAM
RVN
7103 8 1339 WGZ6B0 B TRP 7 1ST ACS
VIETNAM
RVN
7104 28 1367 WGZ6B0 B TRP 7 1ST ACS
VIETNAM
RVN
7105 53 1420 WGZ6B0 B TRP 7 1ST ACS
VIETNAM
RVN
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