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84-24177, Boeing D model kit number M3081, was a CH-47D helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 17 October 1985. As of 1 March 1991, 84-24177 had accumulated 470.2 D model hours and 2,058.9 total aircraft hours. The administrative strike date was 1 March 1991. 84-24177 was a conversion from the original C model Chinook 71-20947. On 31 August 1984, 84-24177 was inducted into the D model program, converted, and initially assigned to the 132nd Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC) - "Hercules", Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, near Savannah, Georgia. The 132nd ASHC was re-designated B Company, 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment in approximately November 1988. In September 1996, 2nd Battalion was deactivated and the unit was re-designated B Company, 159th Aviation Regiment. B Company became subordinate to the 18th Aviation Brigade. As of 5 March 2001, the 18th Aviation Brigade was located at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and is subordinate to the 18th Airborne Corps. The 18th Airborne Corps is subordinate to Forces Command (FORSCOM), which is a major command (MACOM). 84-24177 remained assigned to B Company until it was lost. As of 1 March 1991, the last known location of 84-24177 was in Saudi Arabia. Aircraft status: Crashed. |
