Grumman G-1159
9 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 1974; half of them date from 1968 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the G-1159 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Business jets
- Power
- Turbojet, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Rolls-Royc Spey Mk 511Sr (5), Rolls-Royc Spey 511-8 (1)
- Seats
- 22 (up to 122 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 438 mph
- Maker on the register
- Grumman
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 2, 1975; newest December 18, 2023
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 · 5 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: Sandy Wings LLC · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · Global Avionics LLC · Aviation Trust Company LLC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Grumman G-1159 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
9 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Grumman G-1159s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Grumman G-1159?
89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.