Airplane in Swamp

[Bigcypresshunter]

Camped out in nice weather the past 4 days. Found airplane out in a SW Florida swamp. Appears to have been stripped of its engine, probably for someones airboat... This plane made its last landing. Can anyone tell me anything by these numbers?

 

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[Nana40]

Well it looks like you had 4 days of excitement! A big ole alligator and an airplane! Beats anything I've ever found BigC! Camping is fun....

Nana

 

[cryptodave]

Airplane is registered to: ARNOLD J OVERLAND
(Individual)
1201 ASPEN TRL NW
BAUDETTE, MN
56623
N4121X
BEECH A36
E-651
1975
CONT MOTOR/
IO 520 SERIES


Is that what you were looking for?.... At least that is what the FAA number is registered to, but it looks like there might still be activity with Overland's plane: http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N4121X.html
Last Action Taken: 2006-11-21

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wow. That was fast!. Its not that old. Thanks.

 

[cryptodave]

The 1975 Beech had a different looking body....:http://www.wingshare.com/A36.jpg
I don't think the FAA re-registers numbers, so it could be fishy.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I had to clear the weeds to take the pictures. It has been abandoned for a while. What does that mean: "Last Action Taken: 2006-11-21"?

I dont think it could fit 6 people.

 

[privet12]

Sorry but that is not a Beech A36 it looks like an old Rockwell 100. When it ended up there im sure it was dregestered and they ended up on an A36 Beech Bonanza which is also quite a bit larger aircraft than the Rockwell. The Rockwell 100 is a four place plane about the same size as a Cessna 172 and the A36 is a six place plane.

 

[privet12]

I just got back Saturday from Saint Augstine Fl with another A36 that was damaged there. Check this N# N200WM it should come back regestered to Wayne George Saint Agustine. The old Rockwell isnt worth much even in flying condition and what is left of that one would only be worth the junk weight of the metal. Of course that is quite a bit any more if it is close to a road you mite have something there lol .

 

[spotz]

Looks to me like the Gator BIT IT!
Spotz

 

[stoney56]

Hmmm...going by the tail #N200WM, it says it's a 1972 Cessna 421B.

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N200WM.html

 

[privet12]

Sorry that should have been N200MW.

 

[diggummup]

Well I just emailed that website and asked what the deal is.I also asked why this guy(owner/former owner or whomever) left his freaking garbage out in the Everglades.People think they can just dispose of junk anywhere,makes me sick.

 

[cryptodave]

My opinion is that it is a drug plane that crashed, and they were using others FAA numbers to not attract attention.
I could be wrong, but thats my best guess.

 

[Salvager]

Well that certainly is a unique find!

Definataly not an A36 as the stuffed 1 is a high wing whereas the A36 is low wing!

The FAA doesn't re-use numbers?!?!?! WOW here CASA sure does that way replicas can use the same as the original-you can have your initials on your plane etc etc

Have fun,
Salvager

 

[jeff of pa]

WOW awsome Find.

I'd find a way to take it home

Congrats on a most Unique find !

Jeff

 

[EDDE]

you got yourself there about a 1000 worth of aircraft grade aluminium big cy

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

What a lawn ornament! Neat find, I'd be curious to know more. Once in a life time find! Remember you can't fly on one wing !

 

[jeff of pa]

What a lawn ornament!

My thoughts Exactly.

It would be sitting in my yard.
of course with Legal Clearence to Salvage it.

 

[EDDE]

my neighbors would dislike me more then they do now

 

[Charlene]

We find bottles, buttons, bullets, buckles, coins, rings and whatsits but you find an entire plane in the middle of gator country Bigcypress Definately one for your journal. You might wanna watch where you step, whom ever was in it when it went down I'm sure had to clean out their underwear.

Interesting find, very interesting.

HH