Models · Cessna · Piston singles · data as of October 2, 2026

Cessna 140

1,838 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1978; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. California has the most (179). 16% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

About the 140 from the FAA's model table

Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power: Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines: Cont Motor C85 Series (1,253), Cont Motor C90 Series (440), Lycoming 0-235 Series (26)
Seats: 2
Cruise speed: about 105 mph
Maker on the register: Cessna
Registered: earliest certificate September 26, 1962; newest September 30, 2026

Where they are owner's state

California179Texas174Florida89Washington88Alaska70Wisconsin64Illinois61Michigan60Georgia57Ohio53Indiana51Oregon48

Who owns them registrant type

Individual1,331 (72%)Co-owned206 (11%)LLC160 (9%)Corporation96 (5%)Partnership42 (2%)Government2 (0.1%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.1%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

Version	Registered	Built	Share
140	1,605	1946 to 1978	87.3%
140A	233	1947 to 1958	12.7%

When they were built by decade · 357 with no year on file

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

Registration status

Valid1,811 (99%)Pending15 (0.8%)Sale reported8 (0.4%)Pending cancellation2 (0.1%)Invalid1 (0.1%)Expired dealer1 (0.1%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard1,789 (97%)None on file38 (2%)Experimental5 (0.3%)Restricted3 (0.2%)Multiple2 (0.1%)Special flight permit1 (0.1%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee10Beech O Sphere LLC5Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee4International Air Services INC Trustee4Delta Ridge Farms LLC4Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee4Wingnut INC2Windsock Capital LLC2Tundra Aviation INC2Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program2Riggin Flight Service INC2Qualitair LLC2

Fleet pages: Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee · Beech O Sphere LLC · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · International Air Services INC Trustee · Delta Ridge Farms LLC · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee · Wingnut INC · Windsock Capital LLC

Accident history NTSB records · 467 cases since 1982, 36 fatal

2026-06-01WPR26LA208 · 140 N4179N · accident near Pasco, WA · minor injuries

2026-05-30ERA26LA318 · 140 N77061 · accident near Homestead, FL · no injuries

2026-05-20CEN26LA193 · 140 N2307V · accident near Rice Lake, WI · no injuries

2026-04-26GAA26WA175 · 140 N2187V · accident near Región De Antofagasta, OF · no injuries

2026-02-16CEN26LA121 · 140 N2221V · accident near Antigo, WI · no injuries

2025-12-27ERA26LA079 · 140 N89884 · accident near Ceres, VA · serious injuries

2025-11-06ERA26LA032 · 140 N1860V · accident near Suffolk, VA · no injuries

2025-10-13ERA26LA020 · 140 N1882V · accident near Canon, GA · no injuries

The 8 most recent of 467 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 Cessna 140 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

1,838 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Cessna 140s?

California, with 179.

Who owns the Cessna 140?

16% 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 · 233 140A (all versions)

Tail no.	Maker and model	Owner and base	Certificate	Registered	Status
N5332C	Cessna 140A	Co-owned owner California	Standard	1996-04-25	Valid
N1148D	Cessna 140A	Individual owner California	Standard	1996-03-04	Valid
N5312C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Michigan	Standard	1995-12-07	Valid
N9469A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner California	Standard	1995-08-31	Valid
N9454A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Wisconsin	Standard	1995-06-19	Valid
N2384N	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Ohio	Standard	1995-03-22	Valid
N9466A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Montana	Standard	1993-09-09	Valid
N9485A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Ohio	Standard	1992-12-01	Valid
N9494A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Virginia	Restricted	1990-05-29	Valid
N9438A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Ohio	Standard	1990-01-19	Valid
N1136D	Cessna 140A	Co-owned owner Oregon	Standard	1989-07-22	Valid
N5387C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner California	Standard	1988-06-07	Valid
N3794V	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Virginia	Standard	1985-01-02	Valid
N5396C	Cessna 140A	Smith Richard E Olympia, Washington	Standard	1984-02-17	Valid
N9436A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Florida	Standard	1982-12-23	Valid
N1153D	Cessna 140A	Co-owned owner Maryland	Standard	1981-12-31	Valid
N5669C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Illinois	Standard	1981-02-23	Valid
N9669A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner California	Standard	1980-01-21	Valid
N9624A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Florida	Standard	1978-07-26	Valid
N5340C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Washington	Standard	1978-02-28	Valid
N9415A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Tennessee	Standard	1977-04-28	Valid
N9600A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Texas	Standard	1977-01-05	Valid
N9405A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Colorado	Standard	1975-11-06	Valid
N5603C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Michigan	Standard	1975-06-23	Valid
N5398C	Cessna 140A	Red Rose Flying Club Spring City, Tennessee	Standard	1974-08-02	Valid
N5319C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Michigan	Standard	1973-08-22	Valid
N1143D	Cessna 140A	Individual owner California	Standard	1973-05-02	Valid
N1112D	Cessna 140A	Co-owned owner California	Standard	1973-04-18	Valid
N9435A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Ohio	Standard	1970-11-19	Valid
N3792V	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Pennsylvania	Standard	1963-07-26	Valid
N9488A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Minnesota	Standard	1962-09-26	Valid
N5389C	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Wisconsin	Standard		Pending
N9429A	Cessna 140A	Individual owner Illinois	Standard		Pending