Beechcraft T-34
97 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1984; half of them date from 1956 or earlier. Texas has the most (18). 61% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the T-34 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor O-470 Series (30), Cont Motor Io-470 Ser (5), Cont Motor Io 520 Series (5)
- Seats
- 2 (up to 3 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 141 mph
- Makers on the register
- Beech, Beechcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 25, 1986; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas18Florida9Illinois6California5Washington4Tennessee4North Carolina4Minnesota4Wisconsin3Ohio3Montana3Kansas3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual34 (35%)LLC25 (26%)Corporation23 (24%)Government9 (9%)Co-owned4 (4%)Partnership2 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-34B | 33 | 1955 to 1973 | 34.0% |
| T-34A | 32 | 1946 to 1961 | 33.0% |
| T-34C-1 | 14 | 1978 to 1984 | 14.4% |
| T-34C | 10 | 1973 | 10.3% |
| T34 MENTOR | 6 | 1955 to 1958 | 6.2% |
| T-34C TURBO MENTOR | 2 | — | 2.1% |
When they were built by decade · 41 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid95 (98%)Pending2 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard60 (62%)None on file30 (31%)Experimental6 (6%)Special flight permit1 (1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Pleasant Aviation LLC5American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum3United States Air Force Owner2NASA Glenn Research Center2Del Mar College District2Anderson Aviation INC2White Light Aviation INC1Usda Forest Service Fepp1Usda Forest Service - Fepp1Tumbleweed Leasing LLC1Tioga Warbirds LLC1Tennessee Museum Of Aviation1
Fleet pages: Pleasant Aviation LLC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · United States Air Force Owner · Del Mar College District · Usda Forest Service Fepp · Tumbleweed Leasing LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 6 fatal
2007-06-18NYC07LA144 · T-34A N55192 · accident near Maxton, NC · no injuries
2003-01-19FTW03TA087 · T-34B N20684 · accident near Hammond, LA · serious injuries
1999-04-19ATL99FA072 · T-34A N140SW · accident near Rydal, GA · 2 killed
1998-08-29IAD98FA103 · T-34B N669MC · accident near Quantico, VA · 2 killed
1995-08-01CHI95FA255 · T-34C N6922S · accident near Oak Creek, WI · 2 killed
1995-03-17NYC95LA074 · T-34B N1440L · accident near Jackson, NJ · serious injuries
1991-07-01ATL91LA037 · T-34B N96065 · accident near Cartersville, GA · no injuries
1991-06-22LAX91FA270 · T-34A N45GD · accident near Redding, CA · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 13 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 T-34 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
97 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Beechcraft T-34s?
Texas, with 18.
Who owns the Beechcraft T-34?
61% 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 · 14 T-34C-1 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N73XZ | Beech T-34C-1 |
Je Love Company LLC Garfield, Washington |
None on file | 2026-09-11 | Valid |
| N4872M | Beech T-34C-1 |
Tumbleweed Leasing LLC Tacoma, Washington |
Standard | 2026-04-23 | Valid |
| N34CC | Beech T-34C-1 |
N34Cc LLC Liberty, North Carolina |
Experimental | 2026-01-12 | Valid |
| N69XZ | Beech T-34C-1 |
Jtac Systems LLC Leonardtown, Maryland |
Standard | 2024-02-20 | Valid |
| N87GR | Beech T-34C-1 |
National Test Pilot School Mojave, California |
Standard | 2023-05-25 | Valid |
| N234CC | Beech T-34C-1 |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Experimental | 2021-02-18 | Valid |
| N903PA | Beech T-34C-1 |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mount Pleasant, Texas |
None on file | 2018-07-26 | Valid |
| N15GR | Beech T-34C-1 |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mount Pleasant, Texas |
None on file | 2018-07-25 | Valid |
| N6925Y | Beech T-34C-1 |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mount Pleasant, Texas |
Experimental | 2018-07-25 | Valid |
| N80GR | Beech T-34C-1 |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mount Pleasant, Texas |
None on file | 2018-07-25 | Valid |
| N93GR | Beech T-34C-1 |
Pleasant Aviation LLC Mt Pleasant, Texas |
None on file | 2018-07-25 | Valid |
| N4020P | Beech T-34C-1 |
Individual owner Illinois |
None on file | 2018-03-15 | Valid |
| N342TH | Beech T-34C-1 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2015-05-14 | Valid |
| N4021A | Beech T-34C-1 |
Noagle And Black Aviation INC Champaign, Illinois |
Special flight permit | 2011-10-07 | Valid |