# Nelson Gene R RV-3M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05608F3, 05608LP
- Manufacturer (registry): NELSON GENE R
- Model: RV-3M
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-gene-r-rv-3m

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N86HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86HF): [Skillman Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKILLMAN%20MICHAEL%20W), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), S/N XX8

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA338), Aug 10, 2014: Nelson RV 3M (N43AZ), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the precautionary landing to a field.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20140810014739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140810014739A), Aug 10, 2014: Nelson Gene R RV-3M (N43AZ), North Plains, OR, Substantial damage. The PIC said he departed North Plains glider port (1OR4) and climbed to 400 feet AGL before starting a left turn. During the left turn, the engine suddenly…

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