North American AT-6 Texan
228 on the U.S. register across 9 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1940 to 1960; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. Texas has the most (29). 61% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AT-6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P&W R1340 Series (184), P & W R-1340-An-1 (13), None None (4)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 141 mph
- Maker on the register
- North American
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 11, 1970; newest September 8, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas29California26Delaware20Florida15Washington11Oklahoma8Nevada8Virginia7Colorado7Oregon6New York6Mississippi6
Who owns them registrant type
LLC81 (36%)Individual66 (29%)Corporation57 (25%)Co-owned22 (10%)Partnership2 (0.9%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 74 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid226 (99%)Pending2 (0.9%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard198 (87%)None on file15 (7%)Experimental12 (5%)Restricted2 (0.9%)Multiple1 (0.4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum4Air Cav Helicopters LLC3Woelbing Aviation LLC2Vintage Flying Machines INC2Simply Living LLC2Condor Squadron Officers & Airmens Association2Condor Squadron Officers & Airmens Assoc INC2American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC2Aas LLC2Wright Wing Aviation LLC1Witham Warbirds LLC1Wiley Sanders Truck Lines INC1
Fleet pages: American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Air Cav Helicopters LLC · Woelbing Aviation LLC · Vintage Flying Machines INC · Simply Living LLC · Condor Squadron Officers & Airmens Assoc INC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC · Aas LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 72 cases since 1982, 15 fatal
2026-04-13ERA26FA166 · AT-6D N29678 · accident near Bronson, FL · 2 killed
2023-09-17WPR23FA345 · AT-6B N57418 · accident near Reno, NV · 2 killed
2023-07-29CEN23FA332 · AT-6D N49961 · accident near Oshkosh, WI · 2 killed
2023-07-08WPR23LA261 · AT-6G N92761 · accident near La Grande, OR · no injuries
2022-05-02CEN22LA193 · AT-6D N515SA · accident near Huntington, IN · no injuries
2022-04-30CEN22LA187 · AT-6D N29947 · accident near Fredericksburg, TX · no injuries
2022-01-16CEN22LA101 · AT-6C N16JG · accident near San Antonio, TX · no injuries
2021-10-24ERA22LA032 · AT-6D N3771M · accident near Pickens, SC · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 72 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 North American AT-6 Texan aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
228 as of October 2, 2026, counting 9 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most North American AT-6s?
Texas, with 29.
Who owns the North American AT-6?
61% 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 AT-6F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7441C | North American AT-6F |
Groganaire LLC San Angelo, Texas |
Standard | 2025-11-22 | Valid |
| N7475C | North American AT-6F |
Nelson Flyers INC Louise, Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-07 | Valid |
| N6601C | North American AT-6F |
Nicholls Aviation LLC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-10-16 | Valid |
| N163TX | North American AT-6F |
Ryan Good Aviation LLC Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
Standard | 2024-10-02 | Valid |
| N7461C | North American AT-6F |
Stars & Bars Aircraft LLC Umatilla, Florida |
Standard | 2024-05-11 | Valid |
| N9806C | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-05-22 | Valid |
| N82583 | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-11-11 | Valid |
| N4503B | North American AT-6F |
Collings Foundation INC DBA Hudson, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2021-07-20 | Valid |
| N4708C | North American AT-6F |
Parcell Robert A Justin, Texas |
Restricted | 2020-10-08 | Valid |
| N101BW | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2020-09-29 | Valid |
| N748LL | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2019-08-16 | Valid |
| N7460C | North American AT-6F |
Mile High Aviation Group LLC Port Orange, Florida |
Standard | 2018-04-17 | Valid |
| N7976A | North American AT-6F |
Witham Warbirds LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2017-03-28 | Valid |
| N889ER | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2016-05-03 | Valid |
| N3169G | North American AT-6F |
Condor Squadron Officers & Airmens Association Van Nuys, California |
Standard | 2014-12-30 | Valid |
| N2834D | North American AT-6F |
Museum Of Flight Foundation Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2014-01-28 | Valid |
| N81854 | North American AT-6F |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2012-08-07 | Valid |
| N68JS | North American AT-6F |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2011-03-16 | Valid |
| N578JB | North American AT-6F |
War Eagles Air Museum Santa Teresa, New Mexico |
Standard | 2007-06-11 | Valid |
| N706F | North American AT-6F |
Perigee Investments LLC Burlington, Washington |
Standard | 2002-12-11 | Valid |
| N3646F | North American AT-6F |
Brothers Buck Joliet, Illinois |
Standard | 1991-07-03 | Valid |
| N7464C | North American AT-6F |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 1989-06-02 | Valid |