Grumman S-2
18 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1954 to 1959; half of them date from 1957 or earlier. Kansas has the most (3). 83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Wright R-1820 Ser (7), Lycoming R-1820 Ser (2), Airesearch Tpe331 Series (2)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 112 mph
- Maker on the register
- Grumman
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 15, 1989; newest February 5, 2025
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 · 10 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: Valiant Air Command INC · Nighthawk Air Systems INC · Marine Aviation Museum INC · Legacy Flight Museum · Cavanaugh Flight Museum · Cactus Air Force LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 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 S-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Grumman S-2s?
Kansas, with 3.
Who owns the Grumman S-2?
83% 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 · 1 S-2G (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N458DF | Grumman S-2G |
Usda Forest Service - Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 2017-12-19 | Valid |