Legal Question in Aviation Law in Arizona
There is an aircraft at the local airport that no one wants but me, and no one has claimed it/ cant get a hold of R.O. How can I get a hold of it? Im in AZ by the way. It has not been touched for like 10 years.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Hello "I'd rather be flying". I share your pain. 20 years ago I watched a pair of planes - a Piper Aztec Twin and another SEL rot away in the South Florida sun. At least your Arizona weather, even in northeastern Arizona is a better climate to park aircraft. Unfortunately you can't exercise control over the property of another like this except in rare circumstances; usually just to protect the property for the rightful owner. A private investigator or attorney who is good at skip tracing and finding heirs may be able to help you locate the owner or his or her heirs. Have you attempted to determine who is responsible for paying the tie-down and storage fees? If you wish you can contact me at my office with the N-number and other identifiers by e-mail or telephone and I'll be happy to try and help.