Vietnam War
| Unit | 170th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer Third Class U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Pueblo Colorado |
| Date of Death | August 13 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Chief Warrant Officer, Third Class Hansen was a member of the 170th Helicopter Assault Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. On August 13, 1969, he was the pilot of a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) with the mission of inserting a group in southern Kontum Province, South Vietnam where the Sang Sung River turns sharply to the east. His aircraft was hit by enemy fire and crashed. Another helicopter began rescuing the crew, but Chief Warrant Officer, Third Class Hansen was not able to climb aboard and grabbed the rescue helicopter's skid. At about 200 feet he lost his grip and fell to his death. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.