Military - U.S. Army

Military - U.S. Army Wednesday May 4, 1966
Engine failure caused the helicopter to crash shortly after taking off. Failure of the aircraft's No. 2 pinion drive shaft thrust bearing.

Crash Details

DateWednesday May 4, 1966
LocationNear Di Linh, South Vietnam
Passengers17
Crew3
Fatalities20
Survivors0
Aircraft TypeBoeing CH47A (helicopter)
OperatorMilitary - U.S. Army
Registration64-13138
Flight Origin
Flight Destination
Near Di Linh, South Vietnam
Military - U.S. Army
Boeing CH47A (helicopter)
1966