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86-01654, Boeing D model kit number M3159, was a CH-47D helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 31 March 1987. As of 24 November 1999, 86-01654 had accumulated 1,939.9 D model hours and 5,315.4 total aircraft hours. 86-01654 was a conversion from the original A model Chinook 66-19028. On 18 April 1986, 86-01654 was inducted into the D model program, converted, and initially assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado. At some point, 86-01654 was assigned to C Company - "Flippers", 159th Aviation Regiment, 18th Aviation Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. As of 21 March 2001, the 18th Aviation Brigade was located at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, and was subordinate to the 18th Airborne Corps. The 18th Airborne Corps was subordinate to Forces Command (FORSCOM), which was a major command (MACOM). C Company was the former 196th Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC) - "Flippers". The 196th ASHC was re-designated A Company, 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment in approximately 1988. In September 1996, 2nd Battalion was deactivated and the unit was re-designated A Company, 159th Aviation Regiment. In approximately November 1996, the unit was re-designated as C Company, 159th Aviation Regiment. From 8 November 1998 through 8 February 1999. 86-01654 was deployed to Honduras in support of disaster relief operation after Hurricane Mitch devastated much of Central America. As of 24 November 1999, the last known location of 86-01654 was at Fort Bragg. Aircraft status: Flyable. |
