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65-07969 after having crashed on the ramp at Camp Holloway. |
65-07969, Boeing build number B-141, was a CH-47A helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 15 December 1965. The administrative strike date was 9 October 1968. 65-07969 accumulated at least 596.0 aircraft hours. At some point, 65-07969 was assigned to the 179th - "Shrimpboats", Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC), in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), and remained there until it was lost due to an accident. The complete details are unknown. On 9 October 1968, 65-07969 slung a rotor blade and crashed on the ramp at Camp Holloway in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). There were two fatalities - the Crew Chief and the door Gunner. The Pilot lost both of his legs. The Copilot had a severe cut on one of his thighs. The Flight Engineer received 3rd degree burns over 75 percent of his body. The last known location of 65-07969 was in the Republic of Vietnam. Aircraft status: Crashed. |
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