Beechcraft D17
127 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1937 to 1955; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Texas has the most (22). 41% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the D17 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P&W R-985 Series (107), P&W Wjr-B-S-T (3), P & W R-985-An-14B (2)
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise speed
- about 158 mph
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 21, 1965; newest May 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas22California13Nevada8Florida6Virginia5Oregon5Indiana5Washington4Ohio4Illinois4Delaware4Colorado4
Who owns them registrant type
Individual55 (43%)Corporation29 (23%)LLC21 (17%)Co-owned20 (16%)Partnership1 (0.8%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.8%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 27 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid125 (98%)Pending2 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard120 (94%)None on file5 (4%)Restricted1 (0.8%)Multiple1 (0.8%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
International Air Services INC Trustee6Eastern Stearman INC Trustee3Black Cat Aviation LLC2Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection INC1Wedell Williams Memorial Foundations1Webstrong Aviation LLC1Veruca Salt LLC1Tex-Ark Air CORP1Tak Air L3C1Sundale Aviation INC1Stearman Aviation INC1Staggerwing 265E LLC1
Fleet pages: International Air Services INC Trustee · Eastern Stearman INC Trustee · Black Cat Aviation LLC · Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection INC · Veruca Salt LLC · Sundale Aviation INC · Stearman Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 17 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2021-09-21WPR21LA349 · D17S N1196V · accident near San Diego / El Cajon, CA · no injuries
2018-05-25CEN18FA192 · D17S N79091 · accident near Santa Fe, NM · 1 killed
2017-08-03CEN17LA301 · D17S N44562 · accident near Colorado Springs, CO · no injuries
2015-06-28GAA15CA145 · D17S N114H · accident near Idaho Falls, ID · no injuries
2015-06-28GAA15CA145 · D17S N16M · accident near Idaho Falls, ID · no injuries
2012-11-03WPR13CA031 · D17S N4417S · accident near Van Nuys, CA · no injuries
2011-10-18WPR12CA016 · D17S N44562 · accident near Phoenix, AZ · no injuries
2010-09-21CEN10CA568 · D17S N17GB · accident near Fort Worth, TX · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 17 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 D17 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
127 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft D17s?
Texas, with 22.
Who owns the Beechcraft D17?
41% 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 · 124 D17S (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N51746 | Beech D17S |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1996-08-06 | Valid |
| N9290H | Beech D17S |
Delta Enterprise Brighton, Colorado |
Restricted | 1994-06-10 | Valid |
| N722MD | Beech D17S |
Co-owned owner Virginia |
Standard | 1993-10-21 | Valid |
| N17SW | Beech D17S |
Head INC Columbus, Ohio |
Standard | 1993-08-02 | Valid |
| N18575 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 1992-05-19 | Valid |
| N67734 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1992-03-24 | Valid |
| N67769 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1992-03-18 | Valid |
| N18777 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1990-03-20 | Valid |
| N18028 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner | Standard | 1990-02-27 | Valid |
| N16M | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1988-02-11 | Valid |
| N58N | Beech D17S |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
None on file | 1984-09-10 | Valid |
| N9936H | Beech D17S |
Co-owned owner Vermont |
Standard | 1982-10-04 | Valid |
| N20753 | Beech D17S |
Beechcraft Heritage Museum INC Tullahoma, Tennessee |
Standard | 1981-10-01 | Valid |
| N1112M | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1980-08-22 | Valid |
| N278WW | Beech D17S |
Wedell Williams Memorial Foundations Patterson, Louisiana |
Standard | 1980-01-03 | Valid |
| N75614 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1975-02-28 | Valid |
| N1181V | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1975-02-05 | Valid |
| N114H | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 1973-01-30 | Valid |
| N67677 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1972-12-19 | Valid |
| N236 | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1972-02-10 | Valid |
| N1192V | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1969-06-24 | Valid |
| N322H | Beech D17S |
Smittys Acft Svc INC Oneill, Nebraska |
Standard | 1965-06-21 | Valid |
| N1180V | Beech D17S |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | Pending | |
| N17GB | Beech D17S |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | Pending |
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