Beechcraft C23 Sundowner
457 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1970 to 1983; half of them date from 1977 or earlier. Florida has the most (39). 32% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the C23 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (418), Lycoming 0-360-A1D (17), Lycoming O-360-A4K (5)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 116 mph
- Makers on the register
- Beech, Beech Aircraft Corp
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 18, 1975; newest October 1, 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 · 57 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: Big Bend Community College · Maine Instrument Flight
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 C23 Sundowner aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
457 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft C23s?
Florida, with 39.
Who owns the Beechcraft C23?
32% 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 · 1 C 23 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N686PS | Beech Aircraft Corp C 23 |
Folly Crew Aviation LLC Folly Beach, South Carolina |
None on file | 2023-04-06 | Valid |