Has N87570 been in an accident?

Yes. N87570 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N87570?

N87570 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 137.

Has N87570 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N87570 (ERA16LA266) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N87570 — 1946 Republic RC-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N87570 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 137
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

ERA16LA266Jul 22, 2016Winter Haven, FLFatal · 1 fatal
Improper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 5, 2018deregistered — Murphy John B

Frequently asked

Has N87570 been in an accident?: Yes. N87570 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N87570?: N87570 is a 1946 Republic RC-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 137.
Has N87570 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N87570 (ERA16LA266) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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