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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 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 · 1 D17A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N20778 | Beech D17A |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
None on file | 2018-04-17 | Valid |