Want to buy a Plane? "Sully’s" Airbus is for Sale.
Written by Marlo .
When you make an insurance property damage claim, the insurer typically takes title to the damaged property. The insurer sells it and attempts to minimize the loss by recouping some cash at the auction.
On January 15, 2009, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, landed the airplane under his command on the Hudson River. And, in a scene that makes me pay attention to those pre-flight directions by flight attendants, his passengers and crew safely exited the plane after a water landing.
The plane, an Airbus A320-214, was destroyed in the landing. But, it was salvaged! It can be yours if the price is right. Chartis Insurance, an AIG affiliate, is has the plane up for a salvage auction. The engines are not included and there is no warranty. The damage is described as, “Severe water damage throughout airframe. Impact damage to underside of aircraft.” A rust inhibitor was applied last summer which is a nice touch.
The auction runs until March 27, 2010.
(Photo © AIG Aviation)
Want to buy a Plane? “Sully’s” Airbus is for Sale. originally appeared on About.com Business Insurance on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 12:12:19.