DATE OF INCIDENT:  9/24/2022

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

Rotorcraft declared an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit and partial loss of engine control.  Helicopter

made a hard landing, went off the runway and the gear collapsed.

Per NTSB Report:

"The inflight loss of collective control of the helicopter due to thermal damage of a collective control torque

tube that abraded with misrouted electrical wiring, which resulted in an electrical short and inflight fire. 

Contributing to the accident were the incorrectly manufactured wiring support strip assembly that misrouted

electrical wires near the collective control torque tube, the ambiguity of the support strip assembly drawing

that allowed for its incorrect manufacturing, the inadequate quality control processes to identify the incorrectly

manufactured support strip assembly, and the helicopter manufacturer’s inadequate assembly instructions that

allowed the misrouting of the electrical wiring, due to the incorrectly manufactured strip assembly, on the helicopter

production line."

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  Ongoing

AIRCRAFT:    2011 AgustaWestland AW139 Philadelphia   N811TA   S/N: 41269     TT:  7,491

ENGINE:     Pratt & Whitney   MODEL:  PT6C-67C   S/N:  PCE-KB0163  TT:  7,046    TSMOH:  2,054

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

Honeywell Primus Epic Suite

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

REMARKS:

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

Buyer must register helicopter with the FAA upon receipt of Digital BOS and Buyer Closeout letter.

Helicopter is being stored inside

Engines have not been preserved 

Starter Generator 1:  SN: 1152546-01509, TT: 5,374.6, TSO/CSO: 910.6, Rem Units: 89.4, A/C Hr: 7,580.7

Starter Generator 2:  SN: 1152546-02930, TT: 2,025.8, TSO/CSO: 45.2, Rem Units: 954.8, A/C Hr: 7,946.1

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Broussard, LA

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 Sellers, Global Aerospace, Inc. (“Global”) and Era Helicopters, LLC (“Era”) and their affiliates, successors, assigns and representatives, collectively “Sellers”, will decide either to accept or reject the high offer.   A Sellers’ 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 connected with the sale.  The Sellers and Underwriters Salvage Company, Inc. completely disclaim and successful bidder waives any liability whatsoever, whether in tort, 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 (i) confirms and acknowledges that that it has had an opportunity to inspect and to satisfy itself as to the condition of the salvage, and that the salvage is neither airworthy nor serviceable, and (ii) bears all risks, whether regarding the condition, usability, workability,operability or otherwise, 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 Sellers and its insurers from any claims, damages (including,  without  limitation, consequential or incidental damages), expenses, legal fees or fines sought by any third party in connection with the salvage once it is purchased, including but not limiting to transporting, sale, disposal, maintenance or use of the salvage.  The successful bidder releases Underwriters Salvage Company, Inc., the broker, the Sellers, 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.  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 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