Aeronca S-65
6 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1952; half of them date from 1939 or earlier. Texas has the most (1). 33% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (4), Cont Motor C85 Series (1), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 71 mph
- Maker on the register
- Aeronca
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 23, 2013; newest May 1, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Texas1North Dakota1Missouri1Michigan1Louisiana1Georgia1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual4 (67%)Corporation2 (33%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid6 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard6 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Spirit Of Haughton INC1Puddle Jumpers Flying Club INC1
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aeronca S-65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aeronca S-65s?
Texas, with 1.
Who owns the Aeronca S-65?
33% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N22122 | Aeronca S-65-C |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | Valid |
| N23996 | Aeronca S-65-C |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2023-03-04 | Valid |
| N22330 | Aeronca S-65-C |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2022-04-27 | Valid |
| N23956 | Aeronca S-65-C |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-04-12 | Valid |
| N33737 | Aeronca S-65-CA |
Spirit Of Haughton INC Shreveport, Louisiana |
Standard | 2020-07-09 | Valid |
| N34401 | Aeronca S-65-CA |
Puddle Jumpers Flying Club INC Lake Ann, Michigan |
Standard | 2013-01-23 | Valid |