Great Lakes 2
168 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1929 to 1985; half of them date from 1976 or earlier. California has the most (23). 31% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (84), Lycoming I0360 Ser (22), Lycoming 0-320 Series (7)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Great Lakes
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 25, 1969; newest September 22, 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
When they were built by decade · 30 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: Great Lakes Aircraft LLC · Chandler Air Service INC · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 55 cases since 1982, 7 fatal
The 8 most recent of 55 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 Great Lakes 2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
168 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Great Lakes 2s?
California, with 23.
Who owns the Great Lakes 2?
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.