Damaged aircraft - should I pay?

I wonder how many where airworthy. I would estimate that at most
airports 20% of the aircraft cannot fly at any given time.

Good point.

Heck, there are hangars at my airport that I have NEVER seen opened, in 8
years. God only knows what kind of death-trap you might find inside 'em.

The pilots would likely be safer letting the plane inside be destroyed by a
hurricane. *I* sure wouldn't risk my life flying them.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Hilton wrote:
Hi,

Right now (1pm West Coast time) on cnn.com, there is a picture of numerous
overturned planes. Presumably insurance pays for this and since I pay for
insurance, should I feel a bit bummed that these owners didn't fly their
planes to safety and help lower my insurance costs? Taking it to the other
extreme, perhaps some owners wanted to upgrade from a 172 to a 182 (for
example) and... Sorry, I just don't get it.


I pay for insurance so I can abandon my plane to the elements if it's a
choice between life and property. Living near Boston a hurricane is a
possibility but nothing like the Gulf coast. Insurance rates should
reflect this. If it did happen and evacuating the plane was convenient,
I'd do it, but I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

Just out of curiosity I wonder how many planes are damaged by tornadoes
or severe thunderstorms every year.

-cwk.