Has N6516K been in an accident?

Yes. N6516K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N6516K?

N6516K is a Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 782.

N6516K — Republic RC-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N6516K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 782
Manufacturer: Republic
Model: RC-3
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA338Sep 8, 2021Tillamook, ORNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Republic RC-3).

—deregistered

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N6516K was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Republic RC-3 above.

until May 13, 20231990 Bell 206L-3 (s/n 51391)

Frequently asked

Has N6516K been in an accident?: Yes. N6516K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N6516K?: N6516K is a Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 782.

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