N6490K — 1947 Republic RC-3
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N6490K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 752
- Manufacturer
- Republic
- Model
- RC-3
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Franklin 6a8 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wasik Richard C — Frankston, TX
Accident & incident history
A partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. Contributing to the loss of engine power was rust formation in the cylinders due to inactivity.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Republic RC-3).
- Jan 19, 2023registered — Wasik Richard C
Frequently asked
- Has N6490K been in an accident?
- Yes. N6490K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N6490K?
- N6490K is a 1947 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 752.
- Who is N6490K registered to?
- N6490K is registered to Wasik Richard C of Frankston, TX. Registration status: active.
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