Beechcraft H-18
29 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1960 to 1969; half of them date from 1964 or earlier. Delaware has the most (4). 72% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the H-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- P&W R-985 Series (26), P&W Canada Pt6A-60A (1)
- Seats
- 11
- Cruise speed
- about 165 mph
- Maker on the register
- Beech
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 2, 1984; newest September 30, 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 · 7 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: Valiair Limited CO Trustee · Sunshine Aero Industries INC · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · S Dacy Enterprises INC · Qualitair LLC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 16 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
The 8 most recent of 16 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 H-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
29 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft H-18s?
Delaware, with 4.
Who owns the Beechcraft H-18?
72% 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 H-18S (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N99801 | Beech H-18S |
Sunshine Aero Industries INC Crestview, Florida |
Restricted | 1984-11-02 | Valid |