DATE OF INCIDENT:  10/3/2024

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

Partial loss of engine power due to lack of fuel.  Aircraft made a forced landing in a sugar cane field.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  11/28/2023

AIRCRAFT:    1958 Piper PA-24-250 Comanche   N12RD   S/N: 24-368     TT:  4,628

ENGINE:       Lycoming   MODEL:  O-540-A1A5   S/N:  L-721-40  TT:  4,628    TSMOH:  1,682

PROPELLER:  McCauley    MODEL:  B3D32C412-C   S/N:  990295    TT:  405    

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

2- Garmin G5

Airspeed

Altimeter

Artex ELT

Compass

Garmin GMA 345

Garmin GNS 430

Garmin GNS 530

Garmin GTX 345

Turn Coordinator

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Prop strike
Fuselage
Cowling
Wings

REMARKS:

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

Times are per logbook entries

Wings, elevators, wheel pants, and some avionics have been removed

Aircraft logbook starts in 1985 with a total time of 3,481 and a tach time of 1,338.  Total time listed is based on this number.

Engine logbook starts in 1977

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Jacksonville, FL

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