Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Sad Sights at Ardmore 10-8-2015

The sad result of the tornado that struck Ardmore on 18 July can still be seen at the airport.  The following threee badly damaged aircraft are/were all owned by the Auckland Aero Club.

Cessna C 162 Skycatcher ZK-VCG has bad damage to the tail.



Cessna C 162 Skycatcher ZK-AMN2  has bad damage to the wings and other areas.



And Cessna C 172N Skyhawk ZK-JAZ is much more damaged than a first glance shows with wing, fuselage and tail damage.  Check out the bent wing strut.

I understand that all three aircraft are likely to be written off, although ZK-VCG might be repaired.

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13 comments:

  1. flyernzl11 August 2015 at 18:22

    Sad about JAZ.
    I did both my 172 rating and night rating in her and then later on took her around the South Island.
    Nicest 172 I ever flew.

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  2. Anonymous11 August 2015 at 20:18

    aircraft engineers are just too dam expensive these days.surely they could get some new wings for anm

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  3. ZK-CKE211 August 2015 at 20:58

    Put VCG's wings on AMN's Fuselage...

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  4. flyernzl12 August 2015 at 09:08

    Two different owners here. I believe that VCG is privately owned and leased to the club, while they own AMN.

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  5. Anonymous12 August 2015 at 09:44

    If you think engineers are expensive, try leaving your planes off the tiedowns.....

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  6. Anonymous12 August 2015 at 12:35

    Some might be happy the Skycatchers are written off. Wonder why they are no longer manufactured? Wonder why they were not secured? God works in mysterious ways.

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  7. Anonymous12 August 2015 at 19:21

    Think you guys will find they were all tied down securely,stop speculating.and if you think aircraft engineers are expensive, maybe look at the parts prices and availability and factor that in to your insurance companies reasoning, I think you will soon realise why they are potentially written off.

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  8. Anonymous12 August 2015 at 20:16

    Back in the 70.s and early 80.s I owned a light C.o.a air aircraft.The hourly rate for work was less than my motor garage charged , .How deos it compare today .?

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  9. Anonymous5 October 2015 at 10:34

    WIth a lot of hard work and love you will all be pleased to know that JAZ will grace the skies over Auckland once again after a much deserved rebuild by dedicated aviators.

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    1. Dave Paull5 October 2015 at 10:40

      That you Robert ?

      Well done you "dedicated aviators".
      Is the paint scheme still the same ?

      Cheers

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    2. Anonymous12 August 2016 at 10:01

      Yes Mr Blue Bus and you will be pleased to know JAZ is ready to paint.Been a mission and the wings are heading for the jig shortly so look for it in the sky this summer.

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    3. Unknown26 June 2018 at 12:05

      First flight anyday now people.Keep scanning the skies.She looks great and its been a pleasure to be part of her return.

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  10. Bobby12 January 2024 at 14:14

    Sad to hear that someone managed to "prang"JAZ on a bad landing and she is out of flying for quite some time.

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