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Serving the Aviation Industry since 1986
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MISSION STATEMENT:
ACPI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of aviation-related crime through:
1. EDUCATION of the aviation industry worldwide in security awareness, theft prevention and methods.
2. COOPERATION between the Aviation Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to provide information on theft or suspicious activity.
3. COMMUNICATION of information and security procedures to all involved.
ACPI is supported by grants and donations from the aviation industry and flying public.
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The Aviation Crime Prevention Institute, Inc., cooperating with insurance company members is now posting notices for sealed bids that will be accepted for wrecked or damaged aircraft. If you are interested in preparing and submitting a sealed bid on any of these aircraft, please contact the respective insurance company direct AND NOT the Aviation Crime Prevention Institute, Inc. Use the following links to contact the Insurance Salvage Sites.
Phoenix Aviation Managers, Inc.
INDUSTRY ALERT UPDATE:
7/26/12
A large number of Bose Headsets were stolen from Gaithersburg, MD.
If anyone is offered one or more Bose headsets at a really bargain price, please contact ACPI.
If you can get serial numbers, we can run the number against the stolen data base. Contact: ACPI 800-969-5473 or email: acpiusa@aol.com
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5/1/12
A number of Garmin Portable GPS units were stolen early in 2012. If you are offered a great deal on one or see 12 units for sale, please contact ACPI. If you can get serial numbers, we can run the number against the stolen data base. Contact: ACPI 800-969-5473 or email: acpiusa@aol.com
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CAUTION NOTICE: FLYING TO MEXICO
Flying Cessna Single Engine Aircraft to Mexican Locations Should Be Taken With Extreme Caution.
Use of Prop Locks and Other Security Devices Is Highly Recommended.
THE THIEVES ARE FINDING WAYS TO DEFEAT SECURITY DEVICES AND PROP LOCKS.
Baja Locations Fall In The "Highest Threat" Area.
There are indications that popular airports have persons working with the thieves who alert them when a preferred plane arrives.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT AIRCRAFT THEFTS 11/27/12 1968 Cessna T210H, Reg: N2205R sn: T219-0355 has been reported stolen out of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico (XCNA) The aircraft is white with blue strips, blue wing tips, large registration numbers and a black prop. 12/3/10 A 1979 Cessna 182, Registraton number N96795, sn: 182-66855, was reported as stolen on or around 11/27/2010 from Marana Airport in Tuscon, AZ 10/27/10 A 1964 Cessna 150, Registration number N43ED, sn: 150-60306, was reported as stolen on or around 9/18/2010 from Hornell Municipal AIrport, Hornell NY. 6/10/10 A '72 Cessna 210, N210HA, sn: 210-59768 was reported stolen from San Francisquitos, Baja Mexico. 5/22/10 A '76 Cessna 210, N2611S, sn: 210-61339 was reported stolen from Punta Chivato, Baja Mexico on 3/30. 1/7/10 A 1972 Cessna 150, N211DA, SN: 15073829 was reported stolen from Tamiami, FL. 12/20/09 A 1979 Cessna T210N, N6954N, S/N: 21063164 was last seen at Bajia Asuncion, Baja California, Mexico on 12/19/09 9/26/09 A 2005 Cessna T182T, N2183P was reported stolen at 5:45 am from Bonners Ferry, ID. It was found crashed in Washington State. No one aboard. Cancel this alert. 7/6/09 A Cessna 182N Skylane was stolen from Baja, Mexico. The aircraft had a prop lock and also a throttle lock installed, however the thieves were able to breach these security devices. 3/31/09 A Cessna 210 was stolen from Arizona. 2/8/09: A Cessna 182RG was stolen from Baja Mexico. The aircraft had Medeco locks and also a throttle lock however the thieves were able to breach these security devices. 7/1/08 A Cessna 206 was stolen from Mexico on June 12, the third Cessna 206 stolen in Mexico in 2008. 6/12/08 A Cessna 206 stolen while tied down at Los Cabos on the tip of Baja.
4/14: A Cessna 206 stolen at gunpoint El Gallito Airport, operated by the Hotel Serenidad in Muldge, Mexico. COMPLETE STATISTICS SINCE 1990 (Reading the stats in plain English: In 2010, there were 6 aircraft stolen worth $310,000. There were 34 aircraft burglarized totaling 63 stolen items worth $163,000)
2005: 11 $950,000 63 143 $429,000 2004: 11 $1,1M 88 229 $687,000 2003: 6 $647,000 52 123 $369,500 2002: 13 $270,000 75 170 $425,000 2001: 15 $852,000 81 201 $502,500 2000: 11 $155,000 91 207 $512,500 1999: 20 $1,807,000 113 273 $682,500 1998: 21 $1,614,000 114 459 $1.14M 1997: 44 $2,894,000 117 397 $992,000 1996: 24 $6,812,000 119 498 $1.245M 1995: 36 $3,513,000 132 419 $1.04M 1994: 35 $6,977,000 126 444 $1.11M 1993: 36 $729,000 167 511 $1.27M 1992: 41 $2,393,000 174 525 $1.31M 1991: 56 $4,925,000 196 542 $1.35M Aircraft has large registration numbers on side of plane and small registration numbers on vertical stab. Alaska flag decal on each side of vertical stab. GPSmap 295 mounted on left seat control yoke. Photo upon request to ACPI at acpiusa@aol.com Phone: 213-689-2735 natsuno.wolfe@chartisinsurance.com
Phone: 602-468-8725, Erik.Janas@chartisinsurance.com
12/24/09
Airport is on the east side of the Baja Peninsula
The aircraft had a prop lock and also a throttle lock installed, however the thieves were able to breach these security devices. Photos available by request. Contact acpiusa@aol.com
USAIG contact is:
Contact: ACPI, 800-969-5473, (386) 341-7270, acpiusa@aol.com
STOLEN AIRCRAFT NOTICES AND REWARDS BELOW STATISTICS
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Yr. Thefts Value Burg's total pieces, value
2013: 0 a/c stolen worth $0; 4 burglary's; totaling 6 items worth $36,500
2012: 2 a/c stolen worth $210,000; 35 burglary's; totaling 66 items worth $230,000
2011: 1 a/c stolen, worth $16,000 24 burglaries totaling 48 items worth $240,00
2010: 6 a/c stolen, worth $310,000; 34 burglaries totaling 63 items worth $163,000
2009: 7 a/c stolen worth $150,000, 34 burglaries totaling 97 items worth $312,500
2008: 5 a/c stolen worth $650,000, 26 burglaries totaling 153 items worth $419,000
2007: 3 a/c stolen, worth $200,000 43 burglaries totaling 135 items worth $492,000
2006: 8 $824,000 63 149 $383,500
1990: 41 $4,290,000 217 661 $1.652M
Stolen Aircraft Alerts
(For a complete data base of stolen aircraft, contact ACPI)
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$2,500 Reward
1968 Cessna T210H, Reg: N2205R sn: T219-0355 has been reported stolen out of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico (XCNA)
$2,500 Reward
A '79 Piper PA-18-150, sn: 18-7909037, stolen on 12/28/11 from Twin Falls, ID
Colors are yellow with blue stripe, small registration numbers, oversided main tires and tail wheel. It has a blue handled axe attached to the left main gear.
Contact: Michelle Brown, Aviation Light Services
Scottsdale, AZ
480-585-8265
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$5,000 Reward
Offered by Chartis Aerospace for the intact return of
A 1979 Cessna 182, Registration number N96795, sn: 182-66855, stolen on or around 11/27/2010 from Marana Airport, Tuscon, AZ
Colors are typical Cessna white with red and black markings. There are vortex generators beneath the wings, the horizontal stabilizers and on the vertical stabilizer.- oneVG is missing on the right horizontal stab. There is a small Alaska flag decal on both sides of the tail, possibly an old customs decal on the right rear side window.
$2,500 Reward
Offered by Chartis Aerospace for the intact return of
A 1964 Cessna 150, Registration number N43ED, sn: 150-60306, stolen on or around 9/18/2010 from Hornell Municipal AIrport, Hornell NY
Aircraft is overall white with bright red striping from spinner down side of plane in two stripes. Red wing tips and top of vertical stab is red. No wheel pants. Registration number in small letters on vertical stab.
1972 CESSNA, N210HA, sn: 210-59768
Aircraft is upper white with dark blue lower, large Registration Numbers.
It has a "glass cockpit".. Garmin G500, GNS 530, GNS 430, 340 Audiopanel.
For Details, Contact:
Natsuno Wolfe
CHARTIS AEROSPACE
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500 Reward
Is offered by CHARTIS AEROSPACE for the intact return of a
1972 Cessna 150, N211DA
SN: 15073829.
The Aircraft was last seen 12/20/09 tied out at Tamiami (TMB) Florida.
Aircraft is upper blue with lower body in white with wheel pants.
Spinner is white and tail is blue/white striped.
It has large white registration numbers on the solid blue upper body.
This aircraft had three flat tires and may have been trucked away from the airport
or possibly hidden somewhere on Tamiami Airport.
A photo is available upon request.
This is the first aircraft reported stolen in the new year.
Contact:
Erik Janas
CHARTIS AEROSPACE
7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 350, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
US Aviation Underwriters, Inc., San Francisco, CA
415-788-6300 Phone
415-788-0917 Fax
$5,000 REWARD
is offered by USAIG. for the intact return of the following aircraft.
A 1970 Cessna 182N Skylane, N92909, sn: 182-60425
ACPI reports this aircraft was stolen on 7/5/2009 while tied down Bahia De Los Angeles airport.
This aircraft was tied down and had both a throttle lock and a propeller lock installed.
The plane has recently new paint in overall white with blue and gray accent stripes.
It has large U.S. registration N-numbers in blue. All three wheelpants are white with the same blue and gray accent stripes.
The tail has a decal with two cartoon people running with a yellow dog and the caption "Life is Good".
The interior has gray carpet. The seats and side panels are in medium and light gray leather..
Rob Cheek,
Vice President/Claims Manager
United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc.
550 S. Hope Street, Suite 710
@os Angeles, CA 90071
Ph: 213.236.1770 Fx: 213.236.1790
Cell: 626.253.0585
Email: rcheek@usau.com
Or
$5,000 REWARD
is offered by USAIG. for the intact return of the following aircraft.A 1980 Cessna R182RG II, N5168S, sn: R182-01512
Airport is on the Baja Peninsula
The plane is White with Blue & Gray stripes, Blue tail and upper cowl. Blue prop cone. It has large registration numbers.
The aircraft had Medeco locks and also a throttle lock, however the thieves were able to breach these security devices.
Photos available by request. Contact acpiusa@aol.com
USAIG contact is:
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 236-1770 Fax: (213) 236-1790
Cell: (818) 288-4882
Or
Contact: ACPI, 800-969-5473, acpiusa@aol.com
Los Cabos is just east of Cabo San Lucas on the sourthern tip of the Baja Peninsula
The plane is White with Blue & Gray stripes. It has large registration number, wheel pants and a three blade black prop.
Photos available by request. Contact acpiusa@aol.com
Chartis Aerospace Contact:
Assistant Branch Manager
CHARTIS AEROSPACE. Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone:602-468-8726
Contact: ACPI, 800-969-5473, acpiusa@aol.com
The theft occurred at El Gallito Airport, operated by the Hotel Serenidad in Muldge, Mexico.
This city is on the Gulf of California about halfway down the Baja Peninsula.
The aircraft was loaded with the owner, passenger and baggage at the departure end of the runway ready to takeoff.
It was then surrounded by six armed men.
The hijackers forced the people off the plane and boarded.
It took off eastbound.
The aircraft is White with tan stripes. No other details are available at this time.
There was another theft from this airport in December of 2006.
Contact:
CHARTIS AEROSPACE, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone:602-468-8726
Or
Contact: ACPI, 800-969-5473, acpiusa@aol.com
Brandie Campbell, Phone (913) 451-9660
Or ACPI 800-969-5473.
Herman A. "Woody" Loepp, (913) 451-9660, (913) 744-0095 -- Cell
hloepp@global-aero.com Claim number: HP-623108
Or ACPI 800-969-5473.
2003 AMD Alarus
Registration #: N652AM
Serial #: 20-1022
Color: White with Blue and Yellow Stripes
Location of theft: American Falls Airport U01 in American Falls, Idaho.
Last Scene: Around 10/05/07 to 10/12/07
Contact:
SETH MAGID
Assistant Branch Manager
CHARTIS AEROSPACE
Phone: 602-468-8726
or
ACPI 800-969-5473
Reported Incident: On November 2, 2006 at around 14:50 hours, three individuals, representing to be two watchmen of Echo Services and the pilot of the aircraft, approached the airport security guards. When the three individuals were allowed clearance to the airport facilities, they burst in, aiming at the people who were there reportedly taking hostage the security guards. One of the suspects approached the insured that was reportedly preflighting the aircraft to fly to San Jose and/or Cabo, South Baja California. The suspect took the keys of the aircraft from the insured, loaded the two other suspects in the aircraft, and immediately departed the airport in the aircraft with their course unknown.
Contact:
Eric Rank
CHARTIS AEROSPACE
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Intl. Phone: 011- 404-249-1272
Eric.Rank@chartisinsurance.com
Or ACPI, intl. Phone: 011-386-341-7270, US 800-969-5473
Phone:404-249-1272
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