Chinook Emergency Procedure

[davetherave7]

Same thing happened to my "Airfix" model, couldn't get the wheel to stay on.... :..:

[checkoutdude]

Epic.

[kazunori123]

Good job GUYS!

[JcXtreme72]

Fantastic work all around.

[faireagle91]

dude u droped this

[vuduvince]

CE hopped out went yea sir that wheel is fukin gone.

[freekvf]

Lol at that guy running by @ 2:02 haha

[e081194eng]

They should have had a few soldiers lay down and bench press the acft till they got the jack under it.

[tomsawyer118]

Dude,Whats with the random guy in running gear at 2:00mins...he just happened to be running by when this shit just happened?haha

[ishtech101]

Ok, ur on the ground, unpucker ur asshole to lose suction from the seat so u can get out of the chinook!

[Haggman66]

Amazing skill by all, well done guys you all must have had to react quickly to avoid any further damage.

Super profesional

[CH472009]

The Pilots for this aircraft are CW4 Perkins and CW3 Rayner. This event occurred at an airfield Udari, Kuwait. During a combat mission in Iraq that morning the flight had returned to Kuwait where the steering wheel was out of phase and upon touchdown it seperated from the airframe. The pilots quickly recovered the aircraft and with the outstanding efforts of the ground crew were able to land it with no additional damage. The strut on the gear had previous stress cracks that were not detectable.

[CH472009]

Clear, This is Perkins. email me a contact...

Thanks

[browing1974]

I really don't understand how can they put the jacker into the jack point. It's too heavy.

[HarrysHammer]

Nice 1 lads great job. Respect to u all out their !!!!

[martinmcc2304]

Nicely done, I know how difficult it is! I was one of 4 guys who positioned a jack under a lost rear right lg of uk chinook in 1993 in Oman. Unfortunately for us we had no warning of the aircraft incoming, which was bingo fuel, and so we had no time to sandbag etc. We landed it straight onto the jack point! Praise has to goto both air and ground crews, some precision flying and nerves of steel involved with 20 ish tonnes of whirling metal doing it's best to ruin your day!!!

Best aircraft in

[PAULIZEl]

... Crazy!..

[8literbeater]

I wonder if the guy walking through at 2:01just lost a bet, or was taking someone's dare.

Helmet, jacket, shorty shorts, and sneakers. Got it. Now you have to just walk through the middle of what's going on here like you have no idea where you are. Oh, and pretend you don't see a helicopter, you're looking for your lost kitten.

[tjnd69]

good job

[only4u4everlove]

without USA no world !

[jonhorwath]

Nice I made youtube!!!

[samgordon420]

Wow. Thanks for adding the AWESOME music track.  SO SICK.

[minkuukel]

Wat een tering muziek.

[pommyrooter]

did you ever find out why it happened?

[ei2232]

@pommyrooter No, but I have a pretty good guess.

[261madmike]

Not too badly done Army. Not bad at all.

Semper Fi from an old Phrog Mech.

[ei2232]

@261madmike Thanks.

[dsc45]

wow I cant believe he hovered that well for that long.

[hydremajor]

Sucks to be the guys driving this thing...

[pommyrooter]

@hydremajor well i dont quite think he would be driving it lol

[acenzz]

did they use emergency shutdown procedures for the engines?

[ei2232]

No.

[yanker110]

great...

[nicetubex]

This video could be much better with original audio...

[ei2232]

All you would hear is the whine of the transmissions. But I'll work on it if that's what you want.

[1SFODdelta]

mister english

[1SFODdelta]

it's an army!

[boyzy21]

USAF and RAF rule

[ImTheMightyOne]

Yeah thats the way.

Suck the sweat off a dead yanks balls.

That'll work

[killkidnumber2]

and the FAA (fleet air arm ) the royal navy airforce :D

[RobBobtron]

That was cool. Who needs McGyver when you have USAF ground crews?

But this video raises a good point: There should be equipment designed for incidents such as this

[Sting3733]

There is, the marine!

[RobBobtron]

I see what you did there

[neildonald]

This is the safest way to do it.... the aircraft will always come in at different highs depending on the Weight. the most effective way is to Build up to its resting level with sandbags or Pallets.

they can use Jacks But its harder to land on a Jack Point than a Sandbag! so its more preferable to use sandbags

[ei2232]

It is the Army.

[MikhailSharpowicz]

That's fantastic!! We use either piles of sandbags on pallets in Afghan, but the RAF landed one in the UK on a load of mattresses - apparently!

[MeatsackJones]

@RobBobtron

Actually this is the equipment. Most of the NAVDETRA instructions tell you to use pallets or DET boxes to support the aircraft for hung gear. Hell, the protocol for hung data link antennas on the LAMPSIII helos was to snap it off with a pry bar or 2x4 if all else failed, while the aircraft was in a hover.

[RobBobtron]

@MeatsackJones Ohh, so rather than have something designed for it they just say "use what ever you find"? Makes sense.

[kiwitedferny]

Really good job. Cool heads. Good improvisation. Very impressive.

[ei2232]

Thank you.

[shoootme]

the RAF had an advert that said that there is no pit stop at 5000 feet the USAF ground crew say "Can do"

dam fine work

[aimbc]

shit hook mechanic rules

[lilrayray35]

wow good flyin

[DocVuDu]

PS: Sorry, but agree the sound track kinda sucks, but I suspect it conveys the energy of the moment. So for those of us that think this music sucks aesthetically, let's just grant artistic license for it still being an appropriate selection under the circumstances.

Than you, and good day, people.

[DocVuDu]

This is where the correct training manifests teams of leaders when under duress.

Nice improv, gentlemen.

[xterm2003]

great performance by the pilot and the ground crew...

[etarheel1]

good job guys!! thanks for serving! wow

[tronzano1]

che martinetto piccolo piccolo che hanno usato..

[ei2232]

Basic english translation, "That is a small jack that they used."

sì, ma esso è una presa resistente. Il mio italiano non è quello buon.

[holybejaysus]

Is there a law somewhere that says there has to be gay death metal screaming music whenever theres a military video on youtube? Real soldiers just cringe at this crap you know.

[Provo89]

I don't agree...I'm a soldier and I love metal, not this song but I love all that heavy stuff. I agree with the question you asked but you can't categorize all of us.

[ei2232]

You think this is death metal? What do you consider rock, Aretha Franklin - You Make Me Feel? And I picked it because of the lyrics.

[bigdjindustriez]

Personally I can't understand a word being said in this "song", but I still respect you guys for being out there doing this kind of work.

[Laxpowertoo]

Prior to debriefing everyone involved had to change their underwear because the room had no ventilation.

[smash29]

Great work by the ground crew and some damn good flying by the pilots!

[ATrueSriLankan]

Bravo

[blackhawk119]

did you see that man in shorts and trainers passing by at at 2:04...funny, i guess he got lost at the air base :)

[itsracktime]

What's with that music????

another video messed up!!!!!

[hugheyb]

You can just imagine it..."Hang on lads, Ive got an idea..."

[5poplar]

FUCK THAT, there's no way on gods green earth i'd wanna be one of the poor bastards trying to prop that thing up, they earned their pay that day.

[ei2232]

We also got a coin.

[Dougie3500]

looks like camp beuhring, kuwait, i was out here in 2006 with HC-4. MH-53's

[ei2232]

Nope.

[happymark1805]

great save

[karatekoop]

Duh...either the S.A.S system wasn't functioning or the pilot was a little drunk. If you think thats amazing you should see what happens when ya put a fuel tank check valve in backwards. If you're out there specialist Hayden from FAAF germany maybe you remember that little incident? LoL

[skipplet]

2:02 wtf is with the dude running PT on the flight line in the middle of an IFE? lmao

[CanadianSoulja19]

hahaha that was great, Hardcore PT at its best

[cheesedude9909]

nice improvisation!

[seanwilliams78]

Please tell me that was planned, and our troops aren't flying choppers where the wheels just fall off?

[ei2232]

It didn't fall off.  It broke off because of an accident.

[EmayaTaku]

LOL i agree with the Safety Officer. I live in England and saw a Chinook come down once, man it was bad!

[robertgdickerson]

Nice one everyone ait loved watching it. -PFC Dickerson 15U Ft. Eustis, Va

[fuzzdmedic]

that what i call using your head. pilots and ground crew did a spectacular job of averting an accident.

[macanix]

Howkum they don't carry a jack and a spare?

[eric948470]

Wow, you have great music on your videos ei2232.

[eric948470]

What's the name of the song?

[eric948470]

Got it. 'Fly' by Loudmouth

[vasflyboy]

Hey this is Johnson, why can't I see it? send it to me if you can. How's everything?

[ei2232]

I'm doing good. Send me your Email. I have the 30 min one too. I probably send that back with Williams when he comes in for a visit. You're with the ASF right?

[rcnkiller]

great pilot and could you emagine what it would be like under that thing then it is at full throutal it can throw you off your feet

[ei2232]

It was like a strong sandstorm. Most women pay big bucks to get that extreme exfoliation.

[poxleeds]

If you were one of the 3 then how did ya video it?

All teh same, good work guys from a fast jet tech :)

(RAF)

[ei2232]

I didn't video it. I edited it. It is about a full 30 minutes uncut.

[daveglightning]

Heh heh, that's one I never saw in Vietnam. I guess the old A model gear was tougher.

FE - 66-19150

Phu Loi RVN 5/69-11/70

[wzl46]

That's pretty funny. The same thing happened to one of our Chinooks in Afghanistan last year. Our safety officer couldn't ask for a copy of the video- he was the one that snapped the aft landing gear off while turning during ground taxi.

[bass1134]

great job! now thats teamwork = ]

[JTVFAN]

Awsome teamwork...Chinook crews are just a different breed. 213AVNCO "Black Cats" Korea JUNE85-JUNE87.

[KaoticFdr1]

Makes me want to re-enlist and try for WO or finish school and see if i couldn't fly while commissioned. I miss the army but being a civilian again was like being reborn with a better attitude.

Army Pride Hooah

[splynt0r]

props to the pilot.

[Redadore]

My guess is roll on landing without swivel locks locked. Hey FE's, that's why u should always lower that ramp and double check em before doing roll ons.

[madfury]

In Spain we call that a "chapuza".

[ei2232]

Does that translate to english?

[madfury]

Shoddy piece of work.

[spandyclayton]

you can tell that was an american chinook and not a british one because the raf groundcrew would of made sure it was servicable before flying lol good job lanind the chinny by the pilots though

[ddrummerboi]

Wow. That's AWESOME!!

[thetubeusernumber9]

Great Vid

[4wheeldrifting]

Nice Job!

[elchaconaso]

great team work

[ThunderAppeal]

Nevermind, I posted before the video got to 4:10

[ei2232]

Its alright. Yeah, it snapped in two.

[PTKilowatt]

Every last army helo pilot is fucking insane...

But thats why they kick ass. Excellent work guys. This should be a video to show ANY organization that requires teamwork and dedication to the job as core values.

[ThunderAppeal]

It looks like only the wheel fell off. Looks like the hub and brake system is still on.

[buchnermarkus]

I wonder how it did come off in the first place.

[ei2232]

My guess would be Swivel Switch locked on a pedal turn with ground contact.

[buchnermarkus]

can they lock it? ( the rear wheel )

I only know that they steer with the rear.

[ei2232]

yes.

[47scmefly]

You guys are great. Thanks!

[defonze]

hey man thanks for what you do , thanks for helping me get in and out of iraq , respect

[Chariot34]

US not UK

[bbjwilliams]

just out of interest is this uk or U.S?? Just wondering. upmost respect anyhow.

[ei2232]

USA

[DMart425]

Im in AIT right now training as a 15U Chinook Repairer and I gotta say this was a very cool video. Rock on!

[kingpat01]

very god pilot skills!!!!

[imlaco]

You guys rule! Air Force guys are pussies! Safety this, safety that and no one does anything.

[bloo96]

awesome vid, you guys did a good job there saving the aircraft!

thank you for your service!

[mpwelk]

Great video, rare footage. Thanks for your service, too. Happy veteran's week.

It was good music. What's there to hear? A turboshaft screaming at youtube quality sound?

[robertozube]

why the shit music?

[ei2232]

Sorry if you don't like it. Perhaps next time I'll use "You make me feel" by Aretha Franklin just for you.

[andyrooo636]

My dad gad to do this for a chinook on HMS Illustrious,, Funny pics lol.. Good job guys.

[LoudS1l3nc3]

you just cant belly land it?

[ei2232]

That would involve breaking the remaining 3 landing gear off and would leave the aircraft on the ground with no way of jacking it back up to fix it.

[cwKnight2000]

yeah, the gear on a CH-47 Chinook, do not fold

[fernfeyes]

lots of balls; ground crew and pilots!

[Pete5506]

Wow those pilots have some skills

[dusty1979]

fuckin hell lads awsome work!

[checkoutdude]

first class

[oldbinny]

lol it lost a wheel

[fcssl]

What a pilot...and real teamwork...it takes a large set of balls to risk your life. Good work! Amazing video...

:D

[Richardelizee]

Now that's some piloting skills man great job

HOOAH

[arkgunslinger]

Nice job guys! That took some balls.

[AAZCD]

During an NTC rotation in the mid 90s one of the Chinooks with us lost an aft landing gear and wasn't even sure where during the mission it happened. Night mission with a rough PZ and LZ and lots of dusty dark in between.

[Severian47]

I was on this bird when it happened. We weren't back taxing. The pilot on the controls landing it, landed whilst turning and the aft right wheel caught the asphalt and snapped off. I was the Flight Engineer at the cabin door and you'll see me get out of the helicopter at around minute

[Severian47]

3:00. The pilots did exhibit skill in landing. It's hard to put a 13 Ton plane down on a pallet of wood, whilst taking directions from the FE in the back of the plane. The three guys putting the ten ton jack under the jacking point are all pilots now I think. I am sure two of them are. If you want anymore clarification on this video, send me a message.

[ei2232]

I know 2 are... I'm one of them. Don't know about Mike though...?

[RudeRaptor]

That took skill from the pilot !!!

[JAMESJW2006]

USA BUILT CRAP CHINOOKS R A DEATH TRAP

[veloblues]

[foxworthy]If you have a military asset up on blocks in your front yard--you might be a redneck[/foxworthy]

[souco2]

I saw it happen to one bird while training at JRTC in LA, and almost happen to another bird while on presidential support mission in Ireland, but a quick radio call from our helicopter let the other crew know what was going on before it snapped. Just wanna give a shout out to Varsity, Big Windy, and Hercules. Hookers Rock!!!

[souco2]

The aft landing gear swivel to allow the bird to turn/steer on the ground. Swivel locks lock the aft gear into a straight-line configuration, and MUST be locked to back taxi. If they are not locked, the aft gear will de-phase (turn 90 degrees) and one or both gears will be torn off.

[souco2]

I crewed on chinooks for nine years. I would guess it happened from what we call "back taxi". That is when you roll backwards without being in flight. The nose and forward landing gear are off the ground, but the aft wheels are on the ground.

[motorpsykler]

If had to guess, I would say this was a result of a 'touch and go' gone bad. Great recovery!

[Martins219]

You army guys...your all the same. Fucking brilliant. Mega Shit!

[rickd248]

All they of you guy fit the bill for real life Hero's. That took guts and quick thinking. I hope all three of you got something out of it. You all risked your life to bring that bird down safely. Great Job! Thanks for allowing us to see this.

[ei2232]

Yep, we all got a coin...

[Nikon05]

thats some good quick thinkin!

[viperq]

Now that's a jack stand.

[aadailey]

dumb question? why not just do a wheels up landing.

[ei2232]

Because they are fixed or "welded" down.

[rickd248]

The gear on a Chinook is fixed in the "down" position all the time. They could have lost the bird if they had tried to land minus that piece of gear.

[60degreesnorth]

Do you realise just how difficult it is to work in that downdraft, it is huge and makes any job difficult

good job chaps

[ei2232]

Thanks. Yes, I realize how hard it is. It actually blew our jack handle under the aircraft and then thankfully blew it back to us.

[BoiBossman]

excellent helicopter pilot

[bigtore]

that really did take some guts! 1 unexpected gust of wind could have easily caught out the pilot and well it dont bear thinking about, good job lads!

[ogaffney]

some TI in QC screwed up

[smartcocker]

nice job!

[bartlebybartleby]

nice work. that took some balls.

[crazyjimmy4487]

late night for some poor fucker!

[ei2232]

Actually it wasn't to bad on Maintenance. Turns out we didn't have a spare landing gear in Bench Stock, so we had to wait about a week.

[1SB1]

stupid amercans put the rong bolt in. or used the rong clue

[Helomech59]

Yeah and you work on Chinooks when? SO you REALLY know what your talking about eh...

[pAnd0rASBG]

Is your keyboard missing some keys? Probably wrong glue or bolts^^ ;)

[Xigano1]

Lol, American engenuity fighting american steel :-) Good thinking.

[smghd]

Yanks doing it the hard way... couple of pallets with sand bags on top slid beneath the rear tressling point far simpler and leaves the cab clear to be jacked... takes the wieght away from the undercarrige structure which could be cracked and weakened. Leave to us Brits to do the job with simple engineering(even taught the yanks how to do it in the stan...)

[ei2232]

Or... if there are no pallets available you can do it this way. Also, I would think the U.S. taught the Brits, since we've had the 47 since Nam.