# Randall Marvin L VANS RV-3A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05608U7
- Manufacturer (registry): RANDALL MARVIN L
- Model: VANS RV-3A
- 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/randall-marvin-l-vans-rv-3a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N16MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16MR): [Vanguard Squadron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANGUARD%20SQUADRON%20INC), [Tea, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Tea), built 1988, S/N 811-3

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA299), Sep 27, 2025: Vans RV3-A (N16MR), Torrington, WY, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458), Jul 28, 2017: Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A (N16MR), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20170728024552A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170728024552A), Jul 28, 2017: Randall Marvin L VANS RV-3A (N16MR), Fairchild Afb, WA, Minor damage. 4 Airplane aerobatic flight had landed and was taxiing to parking when the lead plane (N6GT) lost engine power. N16MR ran into the lead airplane (N6GT) causing…
- [Incident 19960621021351I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960621021351I), Jun 21, 1996: Amtrmm RV3 (N16MR), Mason City, IA, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft (N16MR) landed at Mason City airport, and was taxiing clear of runway when he collided with the back of an aircraft (N19EH) that was the…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Landoll Mark VANS RV3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/landoll-mark-vans-rv3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605VL
- [Ellingson Robert P JR VANS RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ellingson-robert-p-jr-vans-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608U5
- [Walling R A VANS RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/walling-r-a-vans-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608U6
- [Conyers Stephen D VAN'S RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/conyers-stephen-d-van-s-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608WD
- [Gordon James Alva VANS RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/gordon-james-alva-vans-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620X6
- [Llewellyn Warwick W VANS RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/llewellyn-warwick-w-vans-rv-3a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05608V7
- [Landoll Mark L VANS RV3-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/landoll-mark-l-vans-rv3-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05609UI

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