# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6A8 series A list on [Franklin 6A8 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a8-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 71 reports - [Accident 20260412003919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260412003919A.md): Republic RC-3 · Phoenix, AZ · Apr 12, 2026 · N6518K · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed AZ90 and proceeded east toward camelback mountain. During flight, the pilot heard a metallic “ting” sound and observed the engine RPM indicating maximum RPM. While attempting to regain propeller control, a rear-seat passenger reported… - [Accident 20250628008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250628008749A.md): Republic RC-3 · Cavanaugh Bay, ID · Jun 28, 2025 · N6759K · Substantial damage > Reviewed video of accident. Water takeoff. During takeoff roll, aircraft was porpoising while heading close to the beach. It appeared right wing pontoon hit water hard during a turn 90 degrees right to avoid beach and lost take off speed. Continued takeoff… - [Incident 20250418004479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418004479I.md): Republic RC-3 · Doylestown, PA · Apr 18, 2025 · N6302K · Minor damage > Pilot stated on final approach to runway 23 at dyl everything was normal. Upon landing he felt the main landing gear touch the runway followed by a bang coming from under the floorboards and the gear collapsed. The aircraft settled on the keel and slid off… - [Accident 20201116014859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201116014859A.md): Republic RC-3 · Advance, NC · Nov 16, 2020 · N451E · Substantial damage > Pilot departed NC26 for 8A7 with what he stated was 12-13 gallons of fuel. While approaching 8A7 (4 sm) the engine lost power to idle power. At 1 NM from the airport, the engine lost all power and the pilot conducted a forced landing in a field. Post accident… - [Accident 20160830015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160830015519A.md): Republic RC-3 · Post Oak, MO · Aug 30, 2016 · N6490K · Substantial damage > On a cross country flight from rcm to the lake of the ozarks in Missouri, the pilot reported a loss of engine power. In an attempt to perform an emergency landing in a farm field, the aircraft struck a row of trees resulting in substantial damage to the… - [Accident 20160722017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722017199A.md): Republic RC-3 · Lake Alfred, FL · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The passenger stated they took off & were climbing out. The engine sounded funny. Some adjustments were made and the plane crashed. The plane didn't sound smooth as it usually does. My husband is john murphy. He was not drinking or using any drugs. The pilot… - [Incident 20160226001339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160226001339I.md): Republic RC-3 · Spring, TX · Feb 26, 2016 · N5090J · No damage > Pilot states that he was landing at dwh airport on runway 17R with a crosswind. Upon landing, the aircraft veered left, and the left wheel went off the side of the runway. Aircraft then ground looped. No damage to aircraft or property, and no injuries. Pilot… - [Accident 20120915021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915021409A.md): Republic RC-3 · Cedar Bluff, AL · Sep 15, 2012 · N6072K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During water landing operations aircraft hit transmission line crossing lake. Transmission line contact resulted in loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with water in an inverted position. Pilot sustained fatal injuries. - [Accident 20120721018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721018729A.md): Republic RC-3 · Snohomish, WA · Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damage > Witness said it didn't sound like the eng was developing full power. They thought the pilot was doing a high speed taxi and not going to take off. Pilot lifted off clearing the fence and just barely flying. Struck a tree top stalled and crashed in a pond next… - [Incident 20110826019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110826019439I.md): Republic RC-3 · Groton, CT · Aug 26, 2011 · N6589K · Minor damage > On 8/26/2011, airman [privacy data omitted], certificate #[privacy data omitted], departed the richmond airport, west kingston, rhode island (08R) at approximately 1030L destined for the Groton-new London, CT (kgon) airport. [privacy data omitted], The sole… - [Incident 20110615011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110615011049I.md): Republic RC-3 · Fort Pierce, FL · Jun 15, 2011 · N6458K · No damage > During a return flight from nassau Bahamas, pilot was given a clearance to land at st. Pierce international airport (kfpr) and clear customs. Pilot accepted the clearance and shortly after contacted tower stating he is landing in the water (canal) and that he… - [Accident 20090701010459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090701010459A.md): Stolam RC3 · Burley, ID · Jul 1, 2009 · N87487 · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft struck powerlines on takeoff climbout, when both pilots noted that aircraft was not maintaining climb performance. Weather was VMC at the time. The flight involved a student pilot[privacy data omitted] and his flight instructor, who were taking… - [Accident 20070202001629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070202001629A.md): Stolam RC3 · Julian, CA · Feb 2, 2007 · N6248K · Substantial damage > (-23) On February 2, 2007, about 1135 pacific standard time, a republic RC-3, N6248K, made a forced landing following the separation of the hub and propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange near Julian, California. The owner/pilot was operating the… - [Accident 20050514010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050514010249A.md): Stolam RC3 · Santa Rosa, CA · May 14, 2005 · N6292K · Substantial damage > (-23) Shortly after take off from sts, pilot noticed the engine oil temperature had risen from 180 to 190 degrees f. the pilot also noticed that they were not gaining altitude and, because of the mountain ridge between sts and their location, made a decision… - [Incident 20040930027759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040930027759I.md): Stolam RC3 · Aurora, OR · Sep 30, 2004 · N6755K · Minor damage > (-23) On 9-30-04, N6755K, a republic RC-3 sea bee aircraft landed at Aurora State Airport, Aurora, OR, and the landing gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded on the kell, off the rwy into the dirt. The aircraft had minor damage to aft section of kell, and pilot… - [Incident 20040608010399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040608010399I.md): Stolam RC3 · Newman Lake, WA · Jun 8, 2004 · N6256K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot departed felts field, spokane, WA., for Newman Lake, WA. Pilot reported he retracted the landing gear after take off. The pilot reported that he inadvertently lowered the landing gear instead of the flaps for landing on Newman Lake. The aircraft… - [Incident 20030815020839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030815020839I.md): Stolam RC3 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Aug 15, 2003 · N6483K · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was on takeoff run off lake Coeur D'Alene when the pilot hit a large boat wake wave, tore off right sponson, spun around, then nosed over, hit water with right wing and fell back into water right side up. Pilot had just bought aircraft from… - [Incident 20030801024039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030801024039I.md): Stolam RC3 · New Richmond, WI · Aug 1, 2003 · N6201K · Minor damage > (-23) 4 Miles after take off from the New Richmond WI. Airport, en route to oshkosh WI., aircraft developed engine problems and pilot was forced to make a wheels up landing in a cornfield. Minor damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20030616013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030616013249A.md): Downer RC3 · Yelm, WA · Jun 16, 2003 · N6723K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) During take off, witnesses stated engine never sounded as if it was producing full power. Aircraft continued take off roll to end of the runway, became airborne after leaving the runway, striking trees, and crashing inverted by a canal. As of this date,… - [Incident 20020817022839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020817022839I.md): Stolam RC3 · Spokane, WA · Aug 17, 2002 · N6007K · Minor damage > (-23) On 08-17-2002 at approximately 0945 local time, the pilot of a seabee RC-3 N6007K made a gear-up landing at the Spokane Felts Field Airport (sff). The pilot reported that during the approach to the airport he had selected gear-down but was distracted by… - [Incident 20020728037179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020728037179I.md): Stolam RC3 · La Belle, FL · Jul 28, 2002 · N6388K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot in command stated it was normal approach and landing with gear indicating down and locked. Upon touchdown main gear collapsed settling on keel. Investigation revealed the "h" fitting on the landing gear retract linkage failed allowing the gear to… - [Incident 20011224035269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011224035269I.md): Stolam RC3 · North Bend, OR · Dec 24, 2001 · N217G · Minor damage > (-23) On 12/24/2001, N217G, a RC-3 republic aircraft (seabee) landed at North Bend airport, OR (oth). Main gears retracted upon landing. Pilot stated, "he had all three green lights on landing." Tower reported all three gears were down for landing. Inspection… - [Accident 20010812038169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010812038169A.md): Stolam RC3 · Chimacum, WA · Aug 12, 2001 · N6755K · No damage > (-23) The sea FSDO was assisted in this accident investigation by pdx FSDO inspector john clark who submitted the following information as a result of his investigation.[privacy data omitted] - [Incident 20001125022589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001125022589I.md): Stolam RC3 · Camarillo, CA · Nov 25, 2000 · N6458K > (-23)See attached sheet - [Accident 20001012042989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001012042989A.md): Stolam RC3 · Baraboo, WI · Oct 12, 2000 · N6175K · Substantial damage > (-23) RC-3-3 a seabee, N6175K sustained substantial damage to the right wing sponson and wing spar and left main landing gear as a result of a forced landing after departing the Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells airport (dll), Baraboo, Wisconsin on October 12, 2000.… - [Incident 20001003018389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001003018389I.md): Stolam RC3 · Portland, OR · Oct 3, 2000 · N27CB · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft extended landing gear via normal hydraulics. On landing, gear gradually rolled aft to 2/3 retracted position. Lower keel beam skidded on runway. Only damage was paint scuffing of keel section. 2nd pilot/owner reports confirming green gear down… - [Incident 20000724028049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000724028049I.md): Stolam RC3 · Walled Lake, MI · Jul 24, 2000 · N6283K · Minor damage > (-23)N6138Q, a republic seabee, departed pontiac-oakland internal airport on an instructional flight with [privacy data omitted] as instructor and [privacy data omitted] as owner/student. During a landing on Walled Lake, the airplane the aircraft flipper… - [Incident 20000608033899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608033899I.md): Stolam RC3 · Lake Pleasant, NY · Jun 8, 2000 · N60CB · Minor damage > (-23)While on approach for a water Landing at Lake Pleasant, speculator, NY, pilot lowered the Landing gear causing the aircraft to flip inverted on contact with the water, coming to rest in approximately 10 feet of water. - [Accident 19990308045599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990308045599A.md): Stolam RC3 · Santa Rosa, NM · Mar 8, 1999 · N6470K · No damage > (-23)The pilot flew his RC-3-3, N6470K, from hereford, TX to Santa Rosa, NM where he stopped for fuel. After landing on runway 26 he initiated a 180 degree turn to taxi to the ramp when a gust of wind (270 degrees at 25 gust 35 knots) flipped the airplane… - [Incident 19980710030659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980710030659I.md): Stolam RC3 · Shorewood, WI · Jul 10, 1998 · N335G · No damage > Pilot began water takeoff, became airborne 60-65 mph, remained n "ground effect." Hit "swell" bursting left spunson. Taxied to shore, losing right sponson in the process. - [Incident 19970419017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419017229I.md): Stolam RC3 · Bullhead City, AZ · Apr 19, 1997 · N6505K · Minor damage > Narrative: on April 19, 1997 at 1400 hrs PDT. Pilot of N6505K landed on runway 16 at bulkhead city airport. During rollout the main gear slowly retracted and the aircraft slid to a stop on the keel of the hull. Damage to aircraft was keel ground down at step.… - [Incident 19960903035469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960903035469I.md): Stolam RC3 · Ketchikan, AK · Sep 3, 1996 · N6256K · Minor damage > Narrative: after takeoff from the Ketchikan airport, about 200 feet in the air, the engine quit. He landed straight ahead on the remaining runway without further incident. Subsequent inspection revealed that the exhaust pipe had broken inside the engine… - [Incident 19960818028069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960818028069I.md): Stolam RC3 · Haverhill, MA · Aug 18, 1996 · N6713K · Minor damage > Narrative: engine broke apart. Block split apart by center cylinder. Old engine appeared to be well maintained. Engine within annual inspection. Bob hancock @ n.t.s.b. concurred. Incident closed. - [Incident 19960404010359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960404010359I.md): Stolam RC3 · Danbury, CT · Apr 4, 1996 · N6657K · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot reported that at approximately 3 miles to the north east of dxr at an altitude of 2500' the engine began to lose power. The pilot lowered the landing gear and made a successful emergency landing in a baseball field, causing only minor… - [Incident 19960319009999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960319009999I.md): Stolam RC3 · San Andreas, CA · Mar 19, 1996 · N6496K · Minor damage > Narrative: 1. Aircraft was on personal flight to Washington state. 2. Engine failed on take off, forward right connecting rod broke loose at rod bolts, connecting rod went through engine case. 3. Pilot made a gear up landing in field off end of runway, pilot… - [Accident 19951228042689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951228042689A.md): Stolam RC3 · Trenton, TX · Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damage > Lost power on climbout. Hit sign landing on road. Tore off wing. Spark plugs finger tight or missing. Not tightened (-23) on December 28, 1996, at 1600 CST, a republic seabee RC-3, N6127K, was substantially damaged while performing a forced landing near… - [Incident 19950926037489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950926037489I.md): Stolam RC3 · St Paul, MN · Sep 26, 1995 · N6523K · Minor damage > Main gear collapsed landing when brakes were applied. Gear springs stretched due heat stress. Lock not over center. - [Incident 19950911034799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950911034799I.md): Stolam RC3 · Oceanside, CA · Sep 11, 1995 · N6523K · Minor damage > Main gear rotated aft on amphibious RC3. Slid on keel to a stop. Main gear bell crank to hydro actuator failed. - [Incident 19940910043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940910043059I.md): Stolam RC3 · Minneapolis, MN · Sep 10, 1994 · N6407K > Taxied by mistake into construction area. Wing tip struck a barrier. - [Incident 19921205052419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921205052419I.md): Stolam RC3 · Boulder City, NV · Dec 5, 1992 · N6523K · Minor damage > Pilot inadvertantly lowered landing gear instead of flaps on a water landing. Gear caused aircraft to flip over. - [Incident 19920508020959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920508020959I.md): Stolam RC3 · Rochester, MN · May 8, 1992 · N6767K · Minor damage > Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Hydraulic actuator rod end had broken. - [Incident 19920112002569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920112002569I.md): Stolam RC3 · Ormond Beach, FL · Jan 12, 1992 · N5090J · Minor damage > Pilot had green lights. The main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19910804046749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910804046749I.md): Stolam RC3 · Scott Lake, WA · Aug 4, 1991 · N6104K · Minor damage > Pilot forgot to retract landing gear on a water landing. Aircraft nosed over in 15 feet of water. - [Incident 19910731045229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910731045229I.md): Stolam RC3 · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 31, 1991 · N217G · Minor damage > Pilot encountered moderate turbulence on liftoff. Made precautionary landing at end of runway. - [Accident 19910619022429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910619022429A.md): Stolam RC3 · Kingsland, TX · Jun 19, 1991 · N6441K · Minor damage > Night water practice. Lost control docking. Gear and hull hit dock. Ejected pilot into water. Not seaplane rated. - [Incident 19910615028149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910615028149I.md): Stolam RC3 · Fulton, NY · Jun 15, 1991 · N5869 · Minor damage > Aircraft did not climb properly on takeoff. Pulled power and ran off runway. No current medical or biannual review. - [Incident 19910519033479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910519033479I.md): Stolam RC3 · Sanford, ME · May 19, 1991 · N6265K · Minor damage > Unable to get gear locked. Elected to land gear up on grass at airport. Landing gear retract cylinder had failed. - [Incident 19890930055549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890930055549I.md): Stolam RC3 · Groton - New Lo, CT · Sep 30, 1989 · N6589K > Hard landing. Bounced and main gear collapsed. Gear down line had a cracked steel fitting. Lost fluid. - [Incident 19881118066189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881118066189I.md): Stolam RC3 · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Nov 18, 1988 · N6523K · Minor damage > Landing gear retracted on landing rollout. Found the rod end of landing gear retract cylinder had failed. - [Incident 19880718040459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880718040459I.md): Stolam RC3 · St Anthony, ID · Jul 18, 1988 · N4612A · Minor damage > Sluggish on takeoff but continued and lifted off then flew through powerlines off end of runway. Landed in a field. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a8-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27030') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a8-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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