Andy,
sorry to hear about your family issue.
I too have been experiencing family challenges. 🙁

Very happy no serious injuries (except ego maybe, wallet defiantly)

What I see on review:
Right wing obviously gone, outboard of gear.
Tail slammed down on ground, collapsing tail wheel and denting at least the rudder.
Right gear collapse…
…causing the propeller to hit ground at <5 mph (looked to be near stop).

The engine was at idle, propeller hit soft ground, so I doubt any engine problem.
If propeller is straight then IMHO engine is OK. Naturally a careful inspection of prop and hub in order.

Regardless, expensive to fix, and that is if the jigs for the Yak 3 still around.

On a good note, if they stick it in a museum, will take up less space. 😛 (ok, cheap joke to add some levity)

200M? USD200M??? TWO HUNDRED MILLION???

Well of course it’s shut down! Who could reasonably expect anything else?

All restorations stand on 3 legs, a Budget, a Business Plan, and a Timeline. It sounds like only one was in place here.

I’m not saying fraud, but obviously LH was not monitoring this program adequately.

Dave

Looking at some of the pictures, it is no wonder its costing that much.
This is complete tear down of aircraft to parts.

Yes, it is a crazy amount, but who knows what problems they found, and how many new parts they had to make.
Justified?
Have to be there to see it.
Should they?
… Honestly considering how big a seller the Ju 52 program is, they could recoup most if not all of the expenses.

(looks in wallet)

Disappearing “green” space.

Meigs Field comes to mind for me.

The facility is on a private airport, does not wish (allow?) visitors flying in to see. Secretary said liability reasons, which with lawyers is understandable.

I wonder if being at small active airport is better, however….

Tacky

Could not come up with something better??

Rare aircraft only 35ft below surface, why not recovered yet?