Republic RC-3
NTSB investigations · 92
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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
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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.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080202')
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NTSB ANC26LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRepublic RC-3 · Evansville, INNTSB 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 WPR24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Butte, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.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 GAA18CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Pelion, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.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 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 SEA01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Carr Inlet, WAFatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts resulting in the total separation of the propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange.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 SEA99FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Chimacum, WAThe inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition. Contributing factors were the transmission lines, gusty wind conditions, and the…NTSB FTW96LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the 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 ANC96FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 Seabee · Ketchikan, AKthe airplane crashed for undetermined reason(s).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 SEA95LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WAAn undetermined loss of engine power and suitable terrain was not available.NTSB LAX90LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while high-speed water taxiing. The excessive taxi speed is considered a factor in the accident.NTSB MIA90LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Mulberry, FLAn engine failure which required an emergency landing off airport.NTSB MIA89LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Miami, FLThe pilot stated that he was having problems with the elevator trim and elected to land the amphibious acft in the bay. He acknowledged and witnesses observed him lower the landing gear prior to attempting to land on the water. The aircraft flipped inverted…NTSB LAX88LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Clearlake, CAThe aircraft nosed over when the pilot made a water landing with the wheels extended. The pilot failed to use the landing checklist.NTSB CHI86LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Keego Harbor, MIAccording to the pilot, as he was preparing to land on a lake and was at an altitude of approximately 100 feet, he noticed that he did not have full flaps down. He then reached down, and by error, lowered the landing gear instead of the flaps. During…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 SEA83LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WAThe plt reported that when he was on a short final approach to rwy 01, he encountered windshear at about 100 ft AGL. A rapid sink rate was encountered & he was unable to fully recover. Subsequently, the acft touched down hard in a level attitude. The gear was…NTSB CHI82DA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Saginaw, MIThe pilot stated that he took off with 35 gal of fuel aboard. After about 128 nautical miles, the engine lost power. While landing in a muddy corn field with the gear retracted, the aircraft slid a short distance then nosed over. One of the first persons to…NTSB FTW81FPD02Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Hurst, TXNTSB SEA80FYE31Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Port Angeles, WANTSB SEA80FYE19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Mckenna, 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 OAK77FA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedRepublic RC-3 · No.Las Vegas, NVNTSB IAD76AI101Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Danville, KYNTSB IAD76AI034Accident · 1 fatalClosedRepublic RC-3 · Gastonia, NCNTSB MIA75DKJ47Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Bayou La Barte, ALNTSB OAK75DXQ38Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Stateline, NVNTSB NYC75FNA01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Norwood, MANTSB MIA74DLD44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Umatilla, FLNTSB MIA74FKT36Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Dania, FLNTSB NYC73DNC20Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC3 · Melvin Village, NH
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