N6759KREPUBLIC RC-32025-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

REPUBLIC RC-3S/N: 1047

Summary

On June 28, 2025, a Republic RC-3 (N6759K) was involved in an incident near Coolin, ID. All 2 people 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 and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA198. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6759K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 28, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA198
Location
Coolin, ID
Event ID
20250707200468
Coordinates
48.725018, -116.842290
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
REPUBLIC
Serial Number
1047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
RC-3RC3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
RC-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOPER SCOTT H
Address
2562 5TH AVE N
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98109-2151
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# WPR25LA198