Aircraft Recovery Service

Lone Star retrieval was created in 2005 and is owned and operated by Richard Ball. Richard has over 35 years of aircraft retrieval experience and formerly worked for Air Salvage of DALLAS for 20 years.

Lone Star retrieval is leading the field in aircraft recovery. We are insured and bonded and have experience dealing with many different types of aircraft retrieval, accident clean up and recovery and specialized hauling of any type of aircraft.

We provide turnkey service and work closely with insurance companies and the NTSB to ensure the best possible outcome for any situation.

From small personal aircraft, to corporate jets, to commercial airlines, we have the skills and equipment to meet all your needs.

We currently have 2 full time employees, a fleet of trucks that includes an 18 wheeler, and 2 one-ton dual wheel trucks with flat beds rigged to lift small aircraft without having to use a crane, as well as a fleet of trailers that can accommodate any sized load. We have a fleet of small equipment as well including gators, tractors and a sky track.