Has N87521 been in an accident?

Yes. N87521 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N87521?

N87521 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 78.

N87521 — 1946 Republic RC-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N87521 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 78
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

WPR12LA318Jul 21, 2012Snohomish, WASerious
Loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 14, 2012deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N87521 been in an accident?: Yes. N87521 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N87521?: N87521 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 78.

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