Grumman HU-16
33 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1951 to 1959; half of them date from 1953 or earlier. Delaware has the most (6). 76% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the HU-16 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Wright R-1820 Ser (21), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3), Wright R-1820-76D (2)
- Seats
- 8 (up to 27 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 168 mph
- Maker on the register
- Grumman
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 13, 2004; newest August 18, 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 · 14 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: Barron Aviation LLC · Wpp Nautical LLC · Tri-State Warbird Museum · Tre Aviation CORP · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 4 most recent of 4 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 HU-16 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
33 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Grumman HU-16s?
Delaware, with 6.
Who owns the Grumman HU-16?
76% 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 · 10 HU-16B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N10019 | Grumman HU-16B |
Wpp Nautical LLC Helena, Montana |
Experimental | 2026-02-28 | Valid |
| N85303 | Grumman HU-16B |
Duckbutt LLC Castle Rock, Colorado |
Experimental | 2024-04-18 | Valid |
| N44HQ | Grumman HU-16B |
N44Hq Flyingboats LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Experimental | 2023-10-25 | Valid |
| N211MC | Grumman HU-16B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Restricted | 2023-06-29 | Valid |
| N98TP | Grumman HU-16B |
Trousdale Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2021-09-27 | Valid |
| N226CG | Grumman HU-16B |
Morlock INC Lewes, Delaware |
Restricted | 2020-04-09 | Valid |
| N866HA | Grumman HU-16B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2019-06-27 | Valid |
| N8497J | Grumman HU-16B |
E-Commerce Education Foundation Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Restricted | 2009-04-01 | Valid |
| N7024S | Grumman HU-16B |
Co-owned owner California |
Restricted | 2006-08-30 | Valid |
| N10GN | Grumman HU-16B |
Individual owner California |
Restricted | Pending |