Republic RC-3 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 29 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

29

All Events

13

Incidents

6

Minor

6

Serious

4

Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 21, 2012 Snohomish, WA N87521 Serious (1) substantial
Loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not revea…

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.

Jul 01, 2009 Burley, ID N87487 Serious (1) substantial The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
Sep 30, 1996 SANTA FE, NM N6103K Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitabl…

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.

Jun 19, 1991 KINGSLAND, TX N6441K Serious (1) minor THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN SEAPLANES.
Sep 24, 1990 MULBERRY, FL N6291K Serious (1) substantial AN ENGINE FAILURE WHICH REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY LANDING OFF AIRPORT.
Sep 12, 1984 LITTLE ROCK, AR N6516K Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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