WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted December 18, 2018 Most likely on the rez, my brother went out looking a little for it this weekend, but plenty of the areas are snowed in a bit. he decided to wait til spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted December 18, 2018 Some shed hunter will find it............booom.....20K!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted December 18, 2018 If it’s worth 20k to them, it’s gotta be worth 25-30 to someone else 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted December 18, 2018 I'm sure the salvage value of a WWII era plane is worth more than $20K. I'm sure the insurance company would love to have the plane back regardless of condition. I'm really surprised it didn't start a fire upon crashing. Leads me to believe it may have landed in better condition than expected. If the plane leveled before crashing it may have traveled further than expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted December 18, 2018 Might be he needs it found for the insurance company to make a payout. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted December 18, 2018 15 hours ago, Phil Carr said: http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/1997/09/10/134375-rincon-crash-may-be-linked-to-drugs/ The hikers may have been the 2nd people to find this. 1.5 million on board supposedly, 30-40k recovered. Anyway 13 years had past since the crash. Sounds like the plot to C J Box's mystery novel, "Back of Beyond", from about six or seven years ago... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awatson Report post Posted December 18, 2018 I can't believe they wouldn't have slapped a GPS locator on something like that years ago. Even backhoes and job trailers, etc... have them these days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted December 19, 2018 7 hours ago, jim said: Might be he needs it found for the insurance company to make a payout. Also, a restoration firm just overhauled the motor at considerable cost. Once found the NTSB will determine why the engine failed. Could be some big bucks at stake here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHunter1 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 It will be interesting to find out where it is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted December 19, 2018 21 hours ago, trphyhntr said: On the Rez? Maybe. Costs $9 a day to look. https://wmatoutdoor.org/purchase_permit.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted December 19, 2018 the article mentioned detailed maps etc. Is there a way to obtain those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elecshoc Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Wow, sounds like a fun hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted December 22, 2018 https://www.wmicentral.com/news/latest_news/ Fear not, you're still allowed in the casino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Maybe like the movie "Romancing the Stone", where they stumble upon a downed plane stuffed full of Ganja. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Doesn't the FAA usually get involved immediately after a crash? They have access to high tech stuff, including real time satellite imagery. If the Plane had a functional transponder, they should be able to locate it pretty quickly, unless it is under water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
