64-13162

 

 

             64-13162, Boeing build number B-134, was a CH-47A helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 17 November 1965. 64-13162 accumulated 214.0 aircraft hours.

   At some point, 64-13162 was assigned to the 178th Assault Support Helicopter Company - "Boxcars", in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), and remained there until it was lost due to an accident.

   On 27 June 1966, while on takeoff from a confined Pick-Up Zone (PZ), with an internal load of tin panels, 64-13162 settled into the trees coming to rest on it's right side. A fuel cell caught fire.

   The crew members were injured and the Pilot was killed.

   The last known location of 64-13161 was in the Republic of Vietnam.

   Aircraft status: Crashed.

 

 

          This aircraft was piloted by:

 

          CPT John S. Seeley, P, 1966 (KIA)

 

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          This aircraft was crewed by:

 

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