Thanks for replying Ed!

There is no deformation in the plastic around the motor, and the supporting rod and tail section are solid with no drooping or vectoring. If I could compare it with a new one perhaps it would give me some clues. I'll take some pics and post them.

The previous accident that left the plane in this condition was a wing shear off in a dive through a tree. Several nose dives into the ground after replacing the wing have left the plane nose slightly dented but the motor area looks fine. Is it possible to replace the motor on one of these planes successfully?

Thanks,
George