Republic RC-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 29 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | Coolin, ID | N6759K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which result…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. |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Butte, MT | N87583 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind. |
| Feb 02, 2007 | Julian, CA | N6248K | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the propeller to crankshaft attachment bolts due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the improper installation of the propeller asse…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. |
| Aug 12, 2001 | Chimacum, WA | N6755K | Incident | substantial |
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 bot…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 cow impacted by the right main landing gear and the pilot's unanticipated higher than expected rate of descent during the 180 degree descending turn to final. |
| Mar 23, 2001 | Carr Inlet, WA | N6295K | Incident | substantial | Fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts resulting in the total separation of the propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange. |
| Oct 12, 2000 | BARABOO, WI | N6175K | Incident | substantial |
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…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. |
| Aug 05, 1996 | AMOS, CA | N6240K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadvertent wheels down landing on water. A related factor was his diverted attention during the landing. |
| Jun 09, 1995 | BLAKELY ISLAND, WA | N114N | Incident | destroyed | AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUITABLE TERRAIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. |
| Mar 09, 1985 | LAKE PLACID, FL | N6294K | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1984 | SKWENTNA, AK | N87459 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1983 | GILDERLAND, NY | N6191K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1983 | BLAKELY ISLAND, WA | N22BH | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1982 | SAGINAW, MI | N6444K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |