Beechcraft 3
16 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1945 to 1952; half of them date from 1952 or earlier. Georgia has the most (3). 62% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- P&W R-985 Series (13), P & W R-985-An-14B (1), P & W 985 Wasp Ser (1)
- Seats
- 10
- Cruise speed
- about 153 mph
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 26, 1977; newest August 6, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee · Silver Wings Flying Company LLC · Federal Aerial Applicators LLC · Dms Leasing CO LLC · Dakota Territory Air Museum · Continental Title Trust LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Beechcraft 3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
16 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft 3s?
Georgia, with 3.
Who owns the Beechcraft 3?
62% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.