Friday, November 06, 2020

Robinson R44, N612GG: Hard Landing
































ROTORCRAFT: 

2016 Robinson R44 N612GG,  s/n: 14016,  1120.68 hours TSN 

Last Annual Inspection on March 8, 2020 @ 1045.13 hours 


ENGINE: 

Lycoming IO540-AE1A5, s/n: L-36553-48E, 1120.68 ETSN 

Last Annual Inspection on March 8, 2020 @ 1045.13 hours 


EQUIPMENT:

Simplex Helipod III, Garmin GTX327, Garmin GTR225B

Spray equipment and GPS are NOT INCLUDED in salvage sale.

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:   

Helicopter was coming in for landing onto a trailer in Adams County, Iowa.  During approach, the tail rotor hit a little (15 foot) tree, which vibrated the helicopter (tail boom / gearbox) and resulted in hard landing.

DAMAGE:  

The damage includes but may not be limited to:

Tail rotor blades

Tail rotor gear-box

Tail rotor driveshaft

Tail rotor boom

Tail boom stinger

Vertical/horizontal stabilizer

Belly mount spray tank impacted, breached and attach points shifted

Left spray boom and nozzles

Spray system induction lines

Spray motor and fan

Hard landing inspection: engine mounts, skids, attach points and front/rear bulkhead

Main-rotor blade contact with the tree       

LOCATION OF ROTORCRAFT: 

The rotoraft is in secured hangar storage at the facility of:  West Aviation Inc, Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)  Creston, Iowa

REMARKS:   

Spray equipment and GPS are NOT INCLUDED in salvage sale.

Insurer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

Salvage is as is/where is. 

The posting information is the best to our knowledge. 

An inspection of the salvage is highly recommended. 

LOGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE.

WARRANTY:  There is no warranty, express or implied for the information provided herein or the condition, useability, workability, operability or marketability of the aircraft salvage.  All times are approximate and the logbooks and aircraft should be inspected by each bidder BEFORE BIDDING.  Failure of the bidder to view the salvage or wreckage, or confirm any information provided is NOT grounds for a claim or withdrawal of bid after bid closing date.)  
                      
HOURS estimated from logbooks or other information - not guaranteed or warranted.

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