Beechcraft 65
201 on the U.S. register across 14 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1960 to 1981; half of them date from 1967 or earlier. Virginia has the most (106). 91% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 2 engines
- Common engines
- U/A Canada Pt6 Ser 578Hp (26), P&W Pt6A Ser (25), Lycoming Igso-540-B1A (17)
- Seats
- 9 (up to 12 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 7, 1981; newest August 5, 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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65-A90-1 | 90 | 1966 to 1971 | 44.8% |
| 65-A90 | 34 | 1966 to 1967 | 16.9% |
| 65 | 22 | 1960 to 1966 | 10.9% |
| 65-B80 | 15 | 1966 to 1973 | 7.5% |
| 65-A90-4 | 13 | 1970 to 1972 | 6.5% |
| 65-90 | 7 | 1964 to 1966 | 3.5% |
| 65 (LF-23F) | 6 | 1962 | 3.0% |
| 65-A80-8800 | 3 | 1964 to 1965 | 1.5% |
| 65-A80 | 3 | 1965 | 1.5% |
| 65-88 | 3 | 1966 | 1.5% |
| 65-80 | 2 | 1962 | 1.0% |
| 65-A90-1 (U-21A) | 1 | 1967 | 0.5% |
| 65-90T | 1 | 1981 | 0.5% |
| 65 (L23F) | 1 | — | 0.5% |
When they were built by decade · 80 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: Dynamic Avlease INC · Dynamic Aviation Group INC · Bemidji Aviation Services INC · Central Virginia Aviation INC · Technical Education Services INC · Pacific Mission Aviation · Monument Aviation LLC · Marc Aircraft Holding LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 88 cases since 1982, 24 fatal
The 8 most recent of 88 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 65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
201 as of October 2, 2026, counting 14 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft 65s?
Virginia, with 106.
Who owns the Beechcraft 65?
91% 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 · 201
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N671LL | Beech 65-A90 |
Central Virginia Aviation INC North Dinwiddie, Virginia |
Standard | Valid |