Has N87487 been in an accident?

Yes. N87487 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N87487?

N87487 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38.

N87487 — 1946 Republic RC-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N87487 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 38
Manufacturer: Republic
Model: RC-3
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Franklin 6a8 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA323Jul 1, 2009Burley, IDSerious
The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Republic RC-3).

Oct 23, 2013deregistered — Paulsen Kim J

Frequently asked

Has N87487 been in an accident?: Yes. N87487 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N87487?: N87487 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38.

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