Diamond Aircraft DA 40 Diamond Star
1,018 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2002 to 2026; half of them date from 2008 or earlier. California has the most (103). 83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the DA 40 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Io-360-M1A+ (405), Austro E4-A (289), Lycoming I0360 Ser (174)
- Seats
- 4 (up to 5 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Diamond Aircraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 13, 2001; newest September 28, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California103Utah93Indiana91Florida79Texas58Tennessee56Virginia40Colorado38North Carolina36Delaware34Ohio24New York23
Who owns them registrant type
LLC563 (55%)Corporation143 (14%)Individual132 (13%)Government110 (11%)Co-owned38 (4%)Non-citizen corporation30 (3%)Partnership2 (0.2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA 40 | 688 | 2001 to 2026 | 67.6% |
| DA 40 NG | 315 | 2002 to 2026 | 30.9% |
| DA40 F | 14 | 2005 to 2006 | 1.4% |
| DA 40-180 DIAMOND ST | 1 | 2001 | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 80 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,013 (100%)Pending4 (0.4%)Reports overdue1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard966 (95%)None on file49 (5%)Experimental2 (0.2%)Multiple1 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Lift Aircraft LLC69Utah State University38Middle Tennessee State University35Skywarrior Flight Training LLC20Utah Valley University18Sky Safety INC12Skywest Leasing INC10Tactical Integrated Training Solutions LLC9International Air Services INC Trustee9Eva Flight Training Academy9Middle Tennessee State University Aerospace8Diamond Aircraft Sales U S A INC8
Fleet pages: Lift Aircraft LLC · Utah State University · Middle Tennessee State University · Skywarrior Flight Training LLC · Utah Valley University · Sky Safety INC · Skywest Leasing INC · Tactical Integrated Training Solutions LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2021-01-03ERA21LA099 · DA 40 N489RS · accident near Portsmouth, NH · no injuries
The 1 most recent of 1 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 Diamond Aircraft DA 40 Diamond Star aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,018 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Diamond Aircraft DA 40s?
California, with 103.
Who owns the Diamond Aircraft DA 40?
83% 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 · 315 DA 40 NG (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N977L | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Lift Aircraft LLC Carmel, Indiana |
Standard | 2020-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N978L | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Lift Aircraft LLC Carmel, Indiana |
Standard | 2020-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N871LA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Santihoy II LLC Yonkers, New York |
Standard | 2020-12-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N122NG | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Austin Fire Systems LLC Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Standard | 2020-11-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N44HH | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
N44Hh LLC Tuckahoe, New York |
Standard | 2020-08-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N390LA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Sce Aviation LLC Reddick, Florida |
Standard | 2020-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N168LA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Take Flight Aviation LLC Montgomery, New York |
Standard | 2020-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N388LA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Rashleigh Holdings LLC Savannah, Georgia |
Standard | 2020-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3652T | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Air Born Legacy LLC Manlius, New York |
Standard | 2019-12-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N195DA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Solstice Aviation LLC Clemson, South Carolina |
Standard | 2019-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N718NG | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
N718Ng LLC Plano, Texas |
Standard | 2019-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N540RA | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Lady In Blue LLC Inola, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2019-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N225NG | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Lift Aircraft LLC Carmel, Indiana |
Standard | 2018-06-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N116NG | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Carolina Garuda Services LLC Wilson, North Carolina |
Standard | 2013-11-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N686MF | Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG |
Individual owner Louisiana |
None on file | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |
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