# NTSB investigations: 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 · 92 investigations - [NTSB ANC26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA090.md): Republic RC-3 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 24, 2026 · N463RK · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA153.md): Republic RC-3 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 12, 2026 · N6518K · Substantial damage > On 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 WPR25LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA198.md): Republic RC-3 · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2025 · N6759K · Substantial damage > The 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 WPR24LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA180.md): Republic RC-3 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N87583 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind. - [NTSB ERA21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA042.md): Republic RC3 · Advance, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N451E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA18CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA225.md): Republic RC 3 · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2018 · N9042N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN16LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA355.md): Republic RC3 · Post Oak, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N6490K · Substantial damage > A 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 ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266.md): Republic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage > Improper 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 ERA12LA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA562.md): Republic RC-3 · Cedar Bluff, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N6072K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA318.md): Republic RC-3 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damage > Loss 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 WPR09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA323.md): Republic RC-3 · Burley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N87487 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX07LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA078.md): Republic RC-3 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N6248K · Substantial damage > The 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 LAX05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA172.md): Republic RC-3 · Geyserville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N6292K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to failure of the number 1 connecting rod bearing due to a probable oil starvation. - [NTSB SEA01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA154.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N6755K · Substantial damage > An 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 SEA01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA067.md): Republic RC-3 · Carr Inlet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N6295K · Substantial damage > Fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts resulting in the total separation of the propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange. - [NTSB CHI01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA013.md): Republic RC-3 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N6175K · Substantial damage > the 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 NYC00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA169.md): Republic RC3 · Speculator, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N60CB · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently lowering the landing gear of the amphibian airplane for a water landing. - [NTSB SEA99FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA146.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N6070K · Destroyed > The 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 FTW96LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA404.md): Republic RC-3 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N6103K · Substantial damage > The 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 IAD96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA128.md): Republic RC-3 · Amos, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N6240K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent wheels down landing on water. A related factor was his diverted attention during the landing. - [NTSB ANC96FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA079.md): Republic RC-3 Seabee · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N99FJ · Destroyed > the airplane crashed for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA081.md): Republic RC 3 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damage > The 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 SEA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA116.md): Republic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N114N · Destroyed > An undetermined loss of engine power and suitable terrain was not available. - [NTSB LAX90LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA330.md): Republic RC3 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N114N · Substantial damage > The 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 MIA90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA187.md): Republic RC-3 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6291K · Substantial damage > An engine failure which required an emergency landing off airport. - [NTSB MIA89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA005.md): Republic RC-3 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1988 · N3263G · Substantial damage > The 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 LAX88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA004.md): Republic RC-3 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N87583 · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over when the pilot made a water landing with the wheels extended. The pilot failed to use the landing checklist. - [NTSB CHI86LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA203.md): Republic RC-3 · Keego Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N113G · Substantial damage > According 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 CHI85FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA234.md): Republic RC-3 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N6121K · Destroyed > On 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 MIA85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA116.md): Republic RC-3 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N6294K · Destroyed > The 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 LAX84LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA229.md): Republic RC-3 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N6470K · Substantial damage > The 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 NYC83LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA236.md): Republic RC-3 · Gilderland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N6191K · Substantial damage > On 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 SEA83LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA171.md): Republic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N22BH · Destroyed > The 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 CHI82DA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA246.md): Republic RC-3 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N6444K · Substantial damage > The 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 FTW81FPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPD02.md): Republic RC-3 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1980 · N6754K · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE31.md): Republic RC-3 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1980 · N6470K · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE19.md): Republic RC-3 · Mckenna, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1980 · N87576 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA27.md): Republic RC3 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N6204K · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FIA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIA08.md): Republic RC-3 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1979 · N87491 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI08.md): Republic RC-3 · Sandusky Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1978 · N12LS · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DVA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVA35.md): Republic RC-3 · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1978 · N6392K · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA058.md): Republic RC-3 · No.Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1977 · N6734K · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76AI101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI101.md): Republic RC-3 · Danville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1976 · N6468K · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76AI034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI034.md): Republic RC-3 · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1975 · N87505 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA75DKJ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ47.md): Republic RC-3 · Bayou La Barte, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1975 · N6432K · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75DXQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ38.md): Republic RC-3 · Stateline, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1975 · N6734K · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA01.md): Republic RC-3 · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1974 · N6661K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74DLD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD44.md): Republic RC-3 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1973 · N6277K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FKT36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT36.md): Republic RC-3 · Dania, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1973 · N6059K · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DNC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC20.md): Republic RC3 · Melvin Village, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1972 · N451E · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/ntsb.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 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') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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