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On an unknown date in 2010, 84-24179 was hit by large caliber weapons fire in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The aircraft was participating in a deliberate air assault operation in the Pech River Valley about 1/2 km south in the mouth of the Korengal Valley. What appeared to be a 12.5 mm round pierced the yoke assembly mounting bracket in the aft pylon. Additionally, the aircraft was hit by small caliber rounds that pierced the middle of the left main fuel tank and continued into the airframe. The aircraft was sent to Summit Aviation Incorporated, in Middletown, Delaware, for scrapping on 21 Oct 2010. The aircraft was operated by B Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade attached to 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Lighthorse. Sister ship 86-01677 was also hit in the engagement but returned to Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status within 96 hours. |
