N87583REPUBLIC RC-32024-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

REPUBLIC RC-3S/N: 151

Summary

On June 05, 2024, a Republic RC-3 (N87583) was involved in an incident near Butte, MT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87583.

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