this aircraft actually crashed in october 1987. aircrew was attempting to avoid low power lines and made hard contact from 40+ verticle feet , the airframe suffered irrepairable damage along with avionic, control surfaces, main engine and rotor damage. aircraft was returned to hood af in november 1987 where it stayed in the 2/6cav parts depot enclosure for an additional 18 months. post and during investigation serviceable items were removed for re-distribution on common models. this event took place during reforger 87.
