Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9
93 on the U.S. register across 8 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1999; half of them date from 1991 or earlier. Texas has the most (31). 99% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the DC-9 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Airliners and large jets
- Power
- Turbofan, 2 engines
- Common engines
- P & W Jt8D Series (63), P & W Jt8D-219 (17), P & W Jt8D-217C (2)
- Seats
- 172
- Maker on the register
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 1, 2005; newest February 4, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas31Alaska18Delaware17Oregon8Florida8Utah4California2New York1Nevada1Missouri1Massachusetts1Arizona1
Who owns them registrant type
LLC53 (57%)Corporation38 (41%)Individual1 (1%)Government1 (1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC-9-83(MD-83) | 49 | 1986 to 1999 | 52.7% |
| DC-9-82(MD-82) | 22 | 1982 to 1991 | 23.7% |
| DC-9-87 | 13 | 1987 to 1991 | 14.0% |
| DC-9-33F | 3 | 1969 | 3.2% |
| DC-9-15F | 3 | 1966 to 1967 | 3.2% |
| DC-9-87 (MD-87) | 1 | 1991 | 1.1% |
| DC-9-32F | 1 | — | 1.1% |
| DC-9-32 | 1 | — | 1.1% |
When they were built by decade · 13 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid93 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard78 (84%)Multiple6 (6%)None on file5 (5%)Experimental2 (2%)Special flight permit1 (1%)Restricted1 (1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Jetran LLC27Pac Blue Aerospace9Corsair Two LLC8Frontera Flight Holdings INC7Arctic One LLC7Frontera Flight Holding INC4Sierra American CORP3Bank Of Utah Trustee3Tatonduk Outfitters LTD2Fronteraflight Holdings INC2Aerothrust Holdings Leasing LLC2X Aviation Group LLC1
Fleet pages: Jetran LLC · Pac Blue Aerospace · Corsair Two LLC · Frontera Flight Holdings INC · Arctic One LLC · Sierra American CORP · Bank Of Utah Trustee · Tatonduk Outfitters LTD
Accident history NTSB records · 26 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
2024-03-01ENG24LA012 · DC-9-87 N296EA · incident near Missoula, MT · no injuries
2021-10-19DCA22MA009 · DC-9-87 (MD-87) N987AK · accident near Brookshire, TX · serious injuries
2011-06-27OPS11IA686 · DC-9-83(MD-83) N416NV · incident near Apache Junction, AZ
2010-04-17CEN10LA220 · DC-9-82(MD-82) N461AA · accident near Chicago, IL · serious injuries
2002-09-22CHI02FA289 · DC-9-32 N941N · accident near Minneapolis, MN · no injuries
2002-01-20NYC02LA056 · DC-9-32 N837AT · accident near Dulles, VA · no injuries
1999-07-02CHI99FA208 · DC-9-32 N502ME · accident near Milwaukee, WI · no injuries
1999-04-09CHI99IA136 · DC-9-32 N205ME · incident near Dubuque, IA · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 26 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 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
93 as of October 2, 2026, counting 8 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9s?
Texas, with 31.
Who owns the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9?
99% 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 · 22 DC-9-82(MD-82) (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7541A | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-09-03 | Valid |
| N7548A | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-09-03 | Valid |
| N7550 | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-09-03 | Valid |
| N576AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Fronteraflight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-12-01 | Valid |
| N586AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Aerothrust Holdings Leasing LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | Valid |
| N7520A | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Aerothrust Holdings Leasing LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-17 | Valid |
| N553AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2020-04-09 | Valid |
| N557AN | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N558AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N560AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N561AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N573AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N574AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N583AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N585AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Pac Blue Aerospace Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N581AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holding INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2019-01-14 | Valid |
| N483A | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Arctic One LLC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-12-19 | Valid |
| N556AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holding INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-11-17 | Valid |
| N482AA | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Arctic One LLC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-11-06 | Valid |
| N44503 | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Frontera Flight Holdings INC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-08-27 | Valid |
| N961CE | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Arctic One LLC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2013-03-04 | Valid |
| N918AV | Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) |
Bank Of Utah Trustee Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 2012-10-24 | Valid |