Fairchild PT-26
6 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1941 to 1943; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Florida has the most (2). 33% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PT-26 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Fairchild 6-440 Series (3)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 97 mph
- Maker on the register
- Fairchild
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 23, 1999; newest April 7, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT-26A | 3 | 1941 to 1943 | 50.0% |
| PT-26 | 2 | 1943 | 33.3% |
| PT-26 M62A3 | 1 | — | 16.7% |
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Vintage Aero INC · Casa Acquisitions LLC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Fairchild PT-26 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Fairchild PT-26s?
Florida, with 2.
Who owns the Fairchild PT-26?
33% 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 · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3053 | Fairchild PT-26A |
Casa Acquisitions LLC Winter Haven, Florida |
Standard | 2026-04-07 | Valid |
| N26AG | Fairchild PT-26A |
Vintage Aero INC Brandon, Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-27 | Valid |
| N58759 | Fairchild PT-26A |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2025-01-19 | Valid |
| N6109P | Fairchild PT-26 M62A3 |
Individual owner California |
None on file | 2020-06-04 | Valid |
| N498B | Fairchild PT-26 |
Co-owned owner Connecticut |
None on file | 2008-09-05 | Valid |
| N13322 | Fairchild PT-26 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1999-07-23 | Valid |