64-13157

 

 

             64-13157, Boeing build number B-129, was a CH-47A helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 19 October 1965. 64-13157 accumulated 2,452.0 aircraft hours.

   At some point, 65-13157 was assigned to the 362nd Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC), in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN).

   On 10 May 1972, 64-13157 was lost due to an accident. Due to metal fatigue of the spar, the Aft Green Blade was slung from the Aft Head. The Aft Pylon was torn from the aircraft resulting from the out of balance condition. The aircraft fell to the ground and exploded on impact.

   The last known location of 64-13157 was in the Republic of Vietnam.

   Aircraft status: Crashed.

 

 

          This aircraft was piloted by:

 

          Your Name Here.

 

 

          This aircraft was crewed by:

 

          SP5 Larry Mustin, Flight Engineer, 1971 - 1972 (KIA)

 

          Your Name Here.

 

 

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