NOTE:  Aircraft was in for general repairs when damaged.   We learned the front and floor were repaired, they require inspection.   This update explains why you see the repairs to the front and floor board replacement, consistent with damage zone.   The interior, doors, avionics, blades etc.. are with the aircraft and need to be reinstalled/inspections.  

DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/12/2023

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

Windstorm caused the hangar doors to be blown in and the roof to be torn off which damaged the helicopter

while it was in for repairs.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION: On going

AIRCRAFT:    2003 Eurocopter AS 350 B3    N587AE   S/N: 3730     TT:  6,075

ENGINE:  Turbomeca   MODEL:  Arriel 2B   S/N:  22089  TT:  8,278    TSMOH: UNK

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

Has your typical Eurocopter AS 350 B3 avionics

VEMD - unserviceable

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Helicopter was being repaired however due to potential litigations a claim was filed with the insurance company.

Wind and rain were an unknown and influencing factor.

Damage to canopy and windscreen exposed the back of the instrument panel, where much of the wiring and

avionics are located.

REMARKS:

Logbooks - We digitize ALL logbooks available, if it's not digitized then it's not available unless otherwise noted.

The helicopter was not operating at the time of the loss, and is equipped with numerous serviceable components, including main rotor blades.

Total times are based on the Status Report.  Please be sure and review for your determination.

Helicopter is stored inside and disassembled - see photos

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Griffin, GA

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL:   Salvage@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com