# FAA incident reports: Republic RC-3 A list on [Republic RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 100 reports - [Accident 20260824011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260824011849A.md): Republic RC-3 · Evansville, IN · Aug 24, 2026 · N463RK · Substantial damage > On August 24, 2026. At approximately 1056 eastern time, a Republic RC-3 seabee with an experimental research and development airworthiness certificate was performing a landing at Evansville Regional Airport, Indiana. On landing rollout the MLG collapsed and… - [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… - [Incident 20250702008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702008969I.md): Republic RC-3 · Grants, NM · Jul 2, 2025 · N451Z · Minor damage > On July 2, 2025, a Republic RC-3 aircraft was involved in a landing incident at kgnt airport after just departing on a VFR part 91 personal flight to kgup. There was no flight plan on file and the sole occupant / pilot was not injured. Aircraft departed VFR… - [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 20240605009289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240605009289A.md): Republic RC-3 · Butte, MT · Jun 5, 2024 · N87583 · Substantial damage > Description of the deviation: [privacy data omitted] Was operated on a VFR flight plan. During take-off from runway 33 from kbtm (Bert Mooney field, Butte, MT) the pilot reported experiencing a strong left quartering wind gust, resulting in a loss of control,… - [Incident 20210801012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210801012299I.md): Republic RC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Aug 1, 2021 · N82283 · Minor damage > Pilot took off from wasilla (paws) airport, approximately 10 miles south of Talkeetna (tka) airport the aircraft engine started to miss fire. Minor at first and then would run normal but increasingly got worse. About 5 mins later the engine could not produce… - [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… - [Incident 20190714016839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190714016839I.md): Republic RC-3 · Bremerton, WA · Jul 14, 2019 · N87583 · Minor damage > Pilot failed to lower landing gear prior to touchdown. - [Accident 20180421025049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180421025049A.md): Republic RC-3 · Pelion, SC · Apr 21, 2018 · N9042N · Substantial damage > On April 20, 2018 at 1145 local time, aircraft landed at Pelion, SC airport, upon touchdown the aircraft became uncontrollable and veered to the right side of the runway in which it made contact with a small ditch. The side load that was imposed caused the… - [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… - [Incident 20080911851819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080911851819I.md): Republ RC3 · Lake Tahoe, NV · Sep 11, 2008 · N5166B · Minor damage > (-23) RC-3 sank during water taxi at the north end of Lake Tahoe, NV. Owner reported that the left wing pontoon was bent outward during the landing event and allowed the aircraft to list left wing down after the water landing. The owner attempted to water… - [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… - [Incident 20050913025649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050913025649I.md): Stolam RC3 · Petaluma, CA · Sep 13, 2005 · N87465 · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot forgot to put the gear handle down and landed the aircraft with the gear in the retracted position. Minor damage to aircraft. No injuries. - [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 20040820019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040820019559I.md): Stolam RC3 · Seattle, WA · Aug 20, 2004 · N6124K · Minor damage > (-23) On 8-20-2004 at approximately 11:30 am at bfi the aircraft (N6124K) landed on runway 13L and rolled out about 100 ft and the pilot heard a loud pop under the floorboards. The r & l landing gear subsequently retracted and the aircraft made a belly… - [Incident 20030929031869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030929031869I.md): Stolam RC3 · Williamsburg, VA · Sep 29, 2003 · N713ET · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft struck deer on runway during night landing. Left main landing gear sheared from aircraft. Left pontoon bent 90 degrees at mounting point after aircraft went off the runway onto the grass. There were no injuries to the pilot and 3 passengers.… - [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. - [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] - [Accident 20010323005669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323005669A.md): Stolam RC3 · Vashon Island, WA · Mar 23, 2001 · N6295K · No damage > (-23) While in cruise pilot noticed propeller not functioning normal. All of a suddent the engine oversped. Pilot heard a thud and he landed a/c on water. After landing pilot saw that the propeller was missing. When the propeller came off it cut through the… - [Incident 20010121023109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010121023109I.md): Stolam RC3 · Greenwood, MS · Jan 21, 2001 · N3263G · Minor damage > (-23) Mr. Gill was flying his RC-3 on a local pleasure flight when he was unable ot lower his landing gear. He called Greenwood tower and asked for assistance. Greenwood contacted the fire department to standby while Mr. Gill landed his float acft on the sod… - [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 19990823013319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990823013319A.md): Stolam RC3 · Chimacum, WA · Aug 23, 1999 · N6070K · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Acft crashed under unknown circumstances in discovery bay, the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, the acft has unknown damage. (.4)the 1,100 hour pilot-in-command (PIC), who had just purchased the amphibious RC-3, had no amphibious/floatplane experience.… - [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 19970702033229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702033229I.md): Stolam RC3 · Port Townsend, WA · Jul 2, 1997 · N6511K · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot inadvertently landed wheels up at Jefferson county airport, Port Townsend, Washington. Aircraft sustained minor damage. Pilot was counseled. - [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.… - [Accident 19960930030459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960930030459A.md): Stolam RC3 · Santa Fe, NM · Sep 30, 1996 · N6103K · Substantial damage > Near gross. High density altitude failed climb. Below power curve. Hit terrain trying fly under wires. Underpowered (-23) no narrative. - [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. - [Accident 19960524029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960524029929A.md): Stolam RC3 · Ketchikan, AK · May 24, 1996 · N99FJ · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft parked on shore water rose over tail. Pumped out water prior flight. Crashed in lake. Known to leak water. - [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. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/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 aircraft_model_code IN ('3080202') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.