Aircraft location updated 6/13/2025

DATE OF INCIDENT:  4/13/2025

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

During the touchdown to roll out phase the aircraft did a slight bounce and veered to the left.  The aircraft

continued forward rotation onto the nose ending up on its back.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  2/13/2025

AIRCRAFT:    1950 Luscombe 8F Silvaire   N815B   S/N: 6745     TT:  4,275

ENGINE:  Continental   MODEL:  C-90-12F   S/N:  42519-0-12  TT:  4,275    TSMOH:  505

PROPELLER:  McCauley    MODEL:  CM 7150   S/N:  38991-1B90    TT: UNK

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

Airspeed

Altimeter

Attitude

Bendix/King KR 86 ADF

Bendix/King KT 76A

Bendix/King KX 155

Directional Gyro

Glideslope

Turn Coordinator

Vertical Speed

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Prop strike

Spinner

Air filter bracket

Cowling

Motor mount

Windshield

Firewall pushed back at top

Diagonal support braces in cabin

Skylight

Top cabin’s outer skin

Top of wings 

Both flap push rod housings

Both wing tips

Both landing light lenses

Fuselage

Vertical stabilizer and rudder

Rear bulkhead

VOR antenna

Horizontal to vertical stabilizer fairings

Stabilizer skins

Both bottom hinges of doors

Both door windows

Both fiberglass wheel pants

REMARKS:

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

Tach was changed at 778 hrs on page 40.  Total times listed for both aircraft and engine reflect this change.  See page 12 of the aircraft logbook, and page 34 of the engine logbook where they list tach and total time as the same from there through current entries. 

TSTOP is 318.03 hrs

No Prop logbook

Wings have been removed

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:  Leesburg, FL

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

Bidding Instructions:

Buyer Transaction Fee:  No Buyer Fee on this aircraft

This is a “Sealed Bid” Auction

1. Click on Submit Sealed Bid, complete and Send

                 -or-

2. Print or complete the PDF in “Additional Documents” (under pictures) named “Salvage Bid Request N*****” and email to Bid@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com

Details of Sales

  NOTICES & RESTRICTIONS

By submitting a bid, buyer understands that aircraft details are provided as best to our ability often through logbooks.  Buyer acknowledges that they have had the opportunity to inspect and evaluate the aircraft salvage before submitting bid.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify the current condition of the salvage prior to bidding.   In most cases the aircraft has been disassembled to facilitate movement into a storage facility.

Underwriters Salvage Company cannot guarantee that all logs or records for any item are 100% complete or accurate.

All items are sold “AS IS – WHERE IS” with no exceptions and with no refunds.  Underwriters Salvage Company makes no expressed or implied warranties as to condition, fitness for purpose, value, airworthiness, operation, or performance of any kind whatsoever with respect to the sale of any item.  Underwriters Salvage Company will not be responsible for the storage, safety or security of any item once released to the buyer. 

After the lot closes, the Seller will decide either to accept or reject the high offer.   A Seller award decision is expected within ~10 business days of the close date and you will be notified with instructions.

Condition of Salvage – By purchasing this salvage this sale is on an as-is, where-is, all faults basis.  There are no warranties, express or implied, of any nature.  The seller and Underwriters Salvage Company, Inc. completely disclaim and successful bidder waives any liability in tort or warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  The successful bidder bears all risks regarding the condition, usability, workability and operability of all of the salvage.  The successful bidder agrees that it will comply with all state and federal regulations regarding transporting, handling, sale, disposal or any use whatsoever of the salvage and will indemnify the seller and its insurers from any claims, damages, expenses, legal fees or fines sought by any third party in connection with the transporting, sale, disposal or use of the salvage once it is purchased.  The successful bidder releases Underwriters Salvage Company, Inc., the broker, the seller, the consignor, as well as the storage facility, the airport, the landlord, or tenant, where the salvage may be stored, from any and all claims, or lawsuits by the undersigned relating in any manner to the referenced salvage.  The successful bidder disclaims, waives and agrees to save and hold harmless, and to defend those on whose behalf this release is issued from any and all actions, claims, or lawsuits that may arise as a result of the salvage by the successful bidder.  This release, disclaimer, waiver and agreement to save, hold harmless and defend, is also intended to bind the purchaser's successors, spouse, children, heirs, business associates and the undersigned's insurance carriers.

   PAYMENT DETAILS

• Within 7 days after bid award, the buyer must submit full payment, including applicable taxes and fees
• Payment can be made by wire transfer (recommended).  
• All bids are binding and cannot be retracted. 
• Buyer is responsible to contact and make arrangements with the storage facility for pickup within 10 days business days of the Buyer Award.

     TRANSACTION FEE

Buyer Transaction Fee:  No Fee for this Aircraft

  PICKUP TERMS

Failure to follow these terms may result in the seller turning away the attempt of your driver to pick up the purchased item(s).
Hours: Buyer must contact location at least 24 hours prior to arrival to make load out
Buyer must contact storage facility to make arrangements for pickup and loading assistance. 
Driver MUST bring a copy of Item Release.

  QUESTIONS

Support is available 8am-5pm (Eastern Time)

Phone:  Underwriters Salvage Company @ 770-588-1456

Email:  Bid@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com