Franklin 6A8 series
NTSB investigations · 55
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('27030')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('27030')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRepublic RC-3 · Phoenix, AZOn April 12, 2026, about 1423 mountain standard time, a Republic RC-3 airplane, N6518K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The amphibious airplane was operated as…NTSB WPR25LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Advance, NCThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN16LA355Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Post Oak, MOA partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. Contributing to the loss of engine power was rust formation in the cylinders due to inactivity.NTSB ERA16LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FLImproper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA562Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Cedar Bluff, ALThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing.NTSB WPR12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Snohomish, WALoss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR09LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Burley, IDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.NTSB LAX07LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Julian, CAThe failure of the propeller to crankshaft attachment bolts due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the improper installation of the propeller assembly by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX05LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Geyserville, CAA loss of engine power due to failure of the number 1 connecting rod bearing due to a probable oil starvation.NTSB SEA03FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDowner RC-3 · Yelm, WAThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the failure of the aircraft to accelerate for undetermined reasons and the trees.NTSB SEA01LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Chimacum, WAAn internal ground in the right magneto followed by an internal ground evidenced by arcing in the left ignition coil unit, which led to failure of both the right magneto and the left coil ignition system respectively during cruise. Contributing factors were a…NTSB CHI01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Baraboo, WIthe failure of the number five intake valve spring during initial climbout and that there was no suitable terrain during the forced landing. A factor was the corn crop.NTSB NYC00LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Speculator, NYThe pilot inadvertently lowering the landing gear of the amphibian airplane for a water landing.NTSB IAD96LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Amos, Canadathe pilot's inadvertent wheels down landing on water. A related factor was his diverted attention during the landing.NTSB FTW96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Whitewright, TXThe separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW91LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor was the pilot's lack of expereince in seaplanes.NTSB DEN85LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Aircraft Industries REP. Seabee RC-3 · Haugan, MTThe plt had reconditioned N6305K and was flying the acft to his home in Texas. He continued to state that while climbing through 6500 ft, he heard an unusual noise followed by a substantial loss in pwr. The plt executed an emergency landing on a forest…NTSB CHI85FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Eveleth, MNOn takeoff from ely lake the acft turned sharp left at an altitude of 80-100 ft. at this point the acft ceased rated to climb and decended into trees and a lakeside house. The a cft was in excess of 400 lbs over gross weight. The lading gear and nose ballast…NTSB MIA85LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Lake Placid, FLThe plt heard a loud noise & noticed that a fire had immediately started in the eng compartment. He made an emergency landing on a nearby lake; however, the amphibious acft continued burning & was destroyed. An investigation revealed that the fire had started…NTSB LAX84LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Lakeport, CAThe plt reported that on his preflight he found the eng compression & oil level to be low but after servicing the oil to the proper level he departed & on initial climb, after reaching about 100 ft AGL, the eng started popping & losing RPM. The plt made a…NTSB NYC83LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Gilderland, NYOn the day before the accident, an emergency landing was made in a hay field after the eng lost power. An exam of the acft revealed a defective fuel line. The fuel line was repaired. During a ground run-up, the eng produced full power & the magneto check was…NTSB FTW82DA254Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDowner Aircraft Industries Republic RC-3 · Llano, TXThe pilot was on a test flight to check the engine in the amphibious aircraft. As the landing gear was being lowered to land at the airport, a "pop" was heard. Reportedly, the noise occurred when the clevis on the rod end of the retract/extend cylinder…NTSB SEA80FYE31Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Port Angeles, WANTSB MIA79DLA27Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC3 · Perry, FLNTSB IAD79FIA08Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Warrenton, VANTSB CHI79FEI08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Sandusky Bay, OHNTSB LAX78DVA35Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Buttonwillow, CANTSB IAD76AI034Accident · 1 fatalClosedRepublic RC-3 · Gastonia, NCNTSB UNK74X0108Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3-1 · Moon R, CanadaNTSB NYC73DNC20Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC3 · Melvin Village, NHNTSB CHI72FET34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDowner RC-3 · Ligonier, INNTSB NYC72FNE23Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Danbury, CTNTSB OAK72FVW17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Las Vegas, NVNTSB NYC72DFJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Tonawanda, NYNTSB MIA71DLD33Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Winter Haven, FLNTSB LAX71FUA21Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Avalon, CANTSB OAK70DXQ03Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Homewood, CANTSB MIA70F0163Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Jacksonville, FLNTSB CHI70D0010Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Albany, KYNTSB OAK69F0098Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Sacramento, CANTSB UNK67X0145Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Wanapitei Lke, CanadaNTSB MKC68F0112Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Nisswa, MNNTSB NYC68A0001Accident · 5 fatalClosedRepublic RC-3 · Searsport, MENTSB FTW67F0189Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Benton, ARNTSB MKC67F0167Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Wyoming, MNNTSB MIA66F0500Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Fransvilla, FLNTSB LAX66F0222Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Pacoima, CANTSB FTW66D0333Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Fort Worth, TXNTSB NYC66D0184Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · East Rodman, NY
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