REFLECTOR: [c-a] VELOCITY 173 FG salvage sale
Kevin Baker
flykb at verizon.net
Sun Apr 14 12:58:13 CDT 2013
Hi Jd
Any news on what caused the off airport landing or what the situation was?
What's the tail #
Thanks
Kevin Baker
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On Apr 14, 2013, at 9:40 AM, "J.D. Walker" <jdwalker706 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> All,
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> I have been asked by friend to post here for all to be made aware, that the above specified airplane is for sale after an off-airport landing- no injuries -
>
> The was no insurance, and the owner is hoping to recover some of his considerable investment in the aircraft.
> The pilot managed to put down on a road, but hit an outboard wing on a post, which tore off the winglet,
> The AC then skewed off into a soft plowed field, although it stayed upright, the nosegear and both MLG's sheared off, below the attachment points - the box structures appear to be sound, (needs your inspection, of course), and the one winglet needs repair/reattachment.
> The other wing/winglet, and the canard/elevators, both appear to be untouched.
> There is damage to bottom skins in the nose area, and to the speed brake itself.
> The engine was stopped prior to landing, ( an IO-360, 200HP with Air flow FI set up, fuel starvation ?), and appears to be undamaged at all. It was a new engine, I believe I heard 350 HRS SMOH - can verify).
> Prop was a 3 blade Catto, but is damaged.
> The interior is a beautifully well done leather, with"sculpted" seats, untouched and looks new..
> The panel is a mix of newer, modern and last generation avionics, all good stuff, with an Autopilot, list available on request.
>
> I know a few of you out there could easily repair this AC, personally I don't have the money or I would take it on myself.
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> The a/c is in secure storage in the S/E Phoenix area and is available for inspection until end of the month, and the caretaker, a very experienced homebuilder/pilot himself whom I trust completely, has been asked to try to sell off all, or parts, at fair pricing.
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> I have no monetary interest in this posting.
> Feel free to contact me and ask any questions, and we can arrange for a viewing,
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> For a swift response, do NOT reply to this posting, use - mrjdwalker at yahoo.com.
> or (602) 663 - 3092
>
> JD Walker
> Cozy IV flying
> CHD
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