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
Florida2Texas1North Dakota1Connecticut1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual3 (50%)LLC1 (17%)Corporation1 (17%)Co-owned1 (17%)
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
Valid6 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard4 (67%)None on file2 (33%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Vintage Aero INC1Casa Acquisitions LLC1
Fleet pages: Vintage Aero INC · Casa Acquisitions LLC
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 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.