DATE OF INCIDENT:  9/24/2024

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

On 9/24/24 Hurricane Helene - Aircraft was submerged in saltwater inside a hangar for at least 24 hours.

On 7/9/25 during annual inspection, a mechanic discovered corrosion of the carry-through wing spar and other

components.  See damage list

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  11/16/2023

AIRCRAFT:    1978 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II   N9276C   S/N: 28-7816454     TT:  3,452

ENGINE:   Lycoming   MODEL:  O-320-D3G   S/N:  L-8134-39A   TT:  3,452    TSMOH:  1,477

PROPELLER:  Sensenich    MODEL:  74DM6-06060   S/N:  A47518    TT:  3,452    TSMOH:  1,477

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

2 -Bendix/King KX 170B

Airspeed

Altimeter

Bendix/King KMA 24 TSO

Bendix/King KR 86

Bendix/King KT 76C TSO

Compass

Course Indicator

Directional Gyro

Flightcom 403

Garmin G5

Glideslope

iFly GPS

Turn Coordinator

Vertical speed

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Aircraft was submerged in about 2 to 2.5 feet of hurricane water.

Corrosion:

Carry-through wing spar

Landing gear axles

Wings

Fuselage

Wheels

Tires

Brakes

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 and current tach time
Wings are attached
Inspections can be done between 9am and 2pm Monday - Thursday ONLY.  
Buyer will need to get with the FBO at TPF about insurance requirements for retrieving the aircraft

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Tampa, FL

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