Fairchild 24
241 on the U.S. register across 20 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1933 to 1970; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. California has the most (21). 24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 24 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Fairchild 6-440 Series (90), Warner Ss165 Series (56), Warner Ss40&50 (42)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 102 mph
- Maker on the register
- Fairchild
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 25, 1970; newest August 28, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California21Washington20Texas18Florida17Ohio15Pennsylvania9Tennessee8Oregon8New York8Wisconsin7Missouri7Virginia6
Who owns them registrant type
Individual152 (63%)Corporation34 (14%)Co-owned32 (13%)LLC20 (8%)Partnership3 (1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24W-46 | 53 | 1946 to 1947 | 22.0% |
| 24R-46 | 50 | 1939 to 1947 | 20.7% |
| 24W-41A | 18 | 1940 to 1945 | 7.5% |
| 24W-40 | 15 | 1940 to 1950 | 6.2% |
| 24R-46A | 15 | 1940 to 1970 | 6.2% |
| 24 G | 14 | 1937 to 1954 | 5.8% |
| 24 C8C | 14 | 1934 to 1935 | 5.8% |
| 24R-9 | 9 | 1939 to 1952 | 3.7% |
| 24 H | 9 | 1937 | 3.7% |
| 24 J | 8 | 1937 to 1938 | 3.3% |
| 24W-9 | 6 | 1939 | 2.5% |
| 24 K | 6 | 1938 to 1939 | 2.5% |
| 24 C8E | 6 | 1936 to 1937 | 2.5% |
| 24R-40 | 5 | 1940 | 2.1% |
| 24 C8F | 5 | 1936 to 1937 | 2.1% |
| 24 C8A | 4 | 1933 to 1934 | 1.7% |
| 24W-46S | 1 | — | 0.4% |
| 24R-46S | 1 | 1946 | 0.4% |
| 24 C8D | 1 | 1935 | 0.4% |
| 24 C8 | 1 | 1936 | 0.4% |
When they were built by decade · 48 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid238 (99%)Pending2 (0.8%)Sale reported1 (0.4%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard226 (94%)None on file10 (4%)Experimental3 (1%)Special flight permit1 (0.4%)Multiple1 (0.4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Hagerstown Aviation Museum INC4Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee3Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum2Milne Sales And Services LLC2Eastern Stearman INC Trustee2American Aviation II LLC2American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum2Yanks Air Museum1Triple M Flying Ranch LLC1Tall Timber Flying Service LLC1Shannon Air Museum LLC1Rockys Flying Service LLC1
Fleet pages: Hagerstown Aviation Museum INC · Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Eastern Stearman INC Trustee · American Aviation II LLC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Yanks Air Museum · Tall Timber Flying Service LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 18 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2023-10-09CEN24LA007 · 24 G N19173 · accident near Peyton, CO · minor injuries
2023-09-12GAA23WA263 · 24 G N19109 · accident near Trier-Föhren · no injuries
2012-06-08ERA12CA415 · 24R-40 N232E · accident near Smyrna, TN · no injuries
2012-04-06WPR12CA158 · 24 C8C N14722 · accident near Redmond, OR · no injuries
2004-12-24SEA05CA030 · 24W-41A N28525 · accident near Wenatchee, WA · no injuries
2004-10-26NYC05LA010 · 24R-40 N28539 · accident near Custar, OH · serious injuries
2004-06-19LAX04CA244 · 24R-40 N232E · accident near Lincoln, CA · no injuries
2002-03-03LAX02LA099 · 24W-46 N77618 · accident near Marana, AZ · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 18 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 Fairchild 24 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
241 as of October 2, 2026, counting 20 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Fairchild 24s?
California, with 21.
Who owns the Fairchild 24?
24% 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 24W-40 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N28533 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-12-12 | Valid |
| N28648 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-08-12 | Valid |
| N28636 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Vermont |
Standard | 2023-02-08 | Valid |
| N25327 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2022-03-17 | Valid |
| N25323 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2022-01-27 | Valid |
| N28685 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Dienst Lon C Poplar Grove, Illinois |
Standard | 2021-08-02 | Valid |
| N9402H | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2020-02-24 | Valid |
| N28642 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2018-09-10 | Valid |
| N28517 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, Washington |
Experimental | 2016-11-16 | Valid |
| N404 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2016-07-26 | Valid |
| N29010 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2007-04-17 | Valid |
| N22036 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2004-04-27 | Valid |
| N25185 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2000-05-25 | Valid |
| N28640 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 1994-02-09 | Valid |
| N28521 | Fairchild 24W-40 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1973-10-10 | Valid |