Busch v. Ranger Insurance

This was an action by the owners of a twin-engine aircraft against their insurer to recover the cost of certain work on the aircraft’s engines following a ground strike by both propellers on a runway during a landing. The principal issue is whether expenses incurred by the insureds to secure certification of the aircraft’s engines as "airworthy” after the incident constitute "direct and accidental loss of or damage to the aircraft” under the following provision in the aircraft insurance policy:

"Ranger Insurance *** agrees with the Insured ** * subject to the limits of liability, exclusions,…