Dehavilland DH-89
5 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1934 to 1943; half of them date from 1934 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DH-89 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Dehav Eng Gipsy Queen (2), Dehav Eng Gipsy Grp 3 (1), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 4 (up to 8 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 60 mph
- Maker on the register
- Dehavilland
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 18, 2022; newest March 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas2Virginia1Oregon1Minnesota1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation3 (60%)Individual2 (40%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH-89A | 2 | — | 40.0% |
| DH89A RAPIDE | 1 | 1934 | 20.0% |
| DH-89A MKIV | 1 | — | 20.0% |
| DH 89B DOMINIE | 1 | 1943 | 20.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid5 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental4 (80%)None on file1 (20%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Tsi Holdco INC1Mid America Flight Museum1Air Legends Foundation1
Fleet pages: Tsi Holdco INC · Mid America Flight Museum · Air Legends Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Dehavilland DH-89 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Dehavilland DH-89s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Dehavilland DH-89?
60% 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 DH89A RAPIDE (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1934D | Dehavilland DH89A RAPIDE |
Tsi Holdco INC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Experimental | 2024-05-16 | Valid |