Dehavilland DHC-1
105 on the U.S. register across 9 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1958; half of them date from 1952 or earlier. California has the most (10). 31% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DHC-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Dehav Eng Gipsy Major (24), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (15), Rolls-Royc Gipsy Mk Ser (14)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 93 mph
- Maker on the register
- Dehavilland
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 16, 1967; newest August 24, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California10Wisconsin9Florida9Texas8Oklahoma6Georgia6Washington5Tennessee5Michigan4Wyoming3Oregon3New York3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual63 (60%)Corporation15 (14%)LLC14 (13%)Co-owned9 (9%)Partnership4 (4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-1 CHIPMUNK | 23 | 1942 to 1953 | 21.9% |
| DHC-1 SERIES 22 | 17 | 1950 to 1954 | 16.2% |
| DHC-1B-2-S5 | 16 | 1956 to 1958 | 15.2% |
| DHC-1B-2-S3 | 15 | 1946 to 1956 | 14.3% |
| DHC-1B-2 | 11 | 1950 to 1956 | 10.5% |
| DHC-1 | 11 | 1950 to 1955 | 10.5% |
| DHC-1 T.MK. 10 | 8 | 1950 to 1951 | 7.6% |
| DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 | 3 | 1952 | 2.9% |
| DHC-1C | 1 | 1950 | 1.0% |
When they were built by decade · 26 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid102 (97%)Sale reported2 (2%)Pending1 (1.0%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental88 (84%)Standard12 (11%)None on file5 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Ghostwriter Airshows LLC2Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation2Zimmerman Keith D1Wp833 LLC1Williams Aviation INC1Wb650 Raf Chipmunk LLC1Tuckness Maralyn G1Tensas Flying Service LLC1Tarheel Aeroplanes LLC1Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee1Schneider Mike1S&D Hangers1
Fleet pages: Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2014-03-23ERA14FA163 · DHC-1 N540FM · accident near Vonore, TN · 1 killed
2011-07-09CEN11LA466 · DHC-1 N22DH · accident near Benton, KS · serious injuries
The 2 most recent of 2 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 Dehavilland DHC-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
105 as of October 2, 2026, counting 9 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Dehavilland DHC-1s?
California, with 10.
Who owns the Dehavilland DHC-1?
31% 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 · 15 DHC-1B-2-S3 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12BH | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Munk-Ee Business Aviation LLC Linden, Michigan |
Experimental | 2026-07-08 | Valid |
| N824KM | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2025-01-29 | Valid |
| N33BR | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2024-07-20 | Valid |
| N11CH | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | Valid |
| N178DC | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-07-07 | Valid |
| N280RD | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Cym Chipmunk LLC New Orleans, Louisiana |
None on file | 2021-05-12 | Valid |
| N18024 | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation Georgetown, Delaware |
None on file | 2020-11-25 | Valid |
| N4407B | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2020-04-08 | Valid |
| N540JP | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2020-01-16 | Valid |
| N2JM | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2016-04-29 | Valid |
| N788TB | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Blissco INC Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2011-12-21 | Valid |
| N180WR | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Dan Howard Aircraft Sales LLC Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2008-05-16 | Valid |
| N13A | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Anderson Aviation INC Anderson, South Carolina |
Experimental | 2007-03-27 | Valid |
| N97JS | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Experimental | 2002-05-30 | Valid |
| N18EF | Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 |
Individual owner Maine |
Experimental | 1998-07-10 | Valid |