Beechcraft B17
9 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1934 to 1948; half of them date from 1935 or earlier. California has the most (3). 33% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the B17 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Jacobs L4 /R755-7 (5), Wright 975 A B D&E (1), Wright 760E-2 (1)
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise speed
- about 114 mph
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 2, 1999; newest September 8, 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 · 1 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: Pleasant Aviation LLC · Beechcraft Heritage Museum INC
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 Beechcraft B17 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
9 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft B17s?
California, with 3.
Who owns the Beechcraft B17?
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 B17L (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12590 | Beech B17L |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-07-01 | Valid |
| N12589 | Beech B17L |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2019-12-20 | Valid |
| N14417 | Beech B17L |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2006-01-27 | Valid |
| N12592 | Beech B17L |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2001-08-22 | Valid |
| N14409 | Beech B17L |
Beechcraft Heritage Museum INC Tullahoma, Tennessee |
Standard | 1999-07-02 | Valid |
| N15485 | Beech B17L |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Pending |