N87583

Substantial
None

REPUBLIC RC-3S/N: 151

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA180
Location
Butte, MT
Event ID
20240605194403
Coordinates
45.954806, -112.497470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
REPUBLIC
Serial Number
151
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
RC-3RC3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
RC-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLOTEN WILLIAM F
Address
8668 ISLAND DR SO
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98118
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA180