Originally Posted by
Longdog
Our underslung loads are typically insured for 0.01/lb, some how I think this one might beat that!
Be careful of underslung load values.
In a dim and distant past, an Alouette II developed a problem on an offshore platform in Nigeria and was slung ashore by a Puma. When the Alouette was formating on the Puma as the swing developed it was jettisoned and the only surviving part before the float bags allowed the machine to sink was the data plate, valiantly recovered by the guys in the work boat.
Fast forward to the insurance chappie fronting up at the office to finalise the claim for replacement cost of the Alouette.
Unserviceable aircraft. Tick
Sling ashore for repair. Tick
How much did it weigh? 1,000kg? Tick
Here's a cheque for $US5,000. Tick
WTF? Slung load, sunshine, at $US5 per kilo
Sorry, getting off topic but a pertinent point with high value loads!