Need advice on handling airplane damage

i doubt that's gonna happen.


"Dude" wrote in message
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The only advice I have is to ensure that you get compensation for lost
value after the repairs. If your plane was never damaged before, its
value has just dropped, and you should be compensated unless they managed
to write a clause in the contract that says otherwise.

Let's say your partner broke the engine mount on a 50k cessna. Even after
repairs, it will not be worth 50k any more. Maybe 40 to 45, so you want a
check for 5k or more in addition to the repairs.


"GE" wrote in message
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Being new to airplane ownership, I would appreciate some advice from the
more seasoned guys out there. This weekend, my partner wrecked our plane.
He's okay, which is certainly the most important thing. I'm still not
certain of the details, but it sounds pretty bad. Of course I'll be
calling the insurance company today. The reason I'm writing is to gather
information on how we need to proceed from this point. I know there are
required reports, but primarily I am concerned with insurance pitfalls. I
have dealt with insurance claims and automobiles before, but I don't know
if there are any similarities or not. I do not know how to find reputable
repair shops or how to have the plane delivered to one. I don't know what
point must be reached for the plane to be totaled. In other words, I am
looking for any advice that I can so that I can make informed decisions
about the situation.

Thanks in advance for your help