N6759K is a 1947 Republic RC-3. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Franklin 6A8 series rated at 215 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Seattle, WA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 1961. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 79 years old
- 1 of 126 Republic RC-3
2021
1961
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The pilot of the amphibious airplane reported that during takeoff from a lake in windy conditions, the airplane encountered windshear, stalled, and landed hard on the water surface, which resulted in the right float to separate. A video of the accident sequence showed the airplane veer right on the water during takeoff from the lake and became airborne. Once airborne, the airplane rolled right and then left before it landed hard on the water. A short time later, the airplane became submerged under the water surface. The right wing was substantially damaged.
There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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