Models · Pilatus · Gliders · data as of October 2, 2026

Pilatus B-4

37 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1972 to 1977; half of them date from 1974 or earlier. Florida has the most (7). 35% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

About the B-4 from the FAA's model table

Type: Glider · Gliders
Power: None
Common engines: None None (28), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
Seats: 3
Cruise speed: about 45 mph
Maker on the register: Pilatus
Registered: earliest certificate July 10, 1994; newest August 29, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Florida7Ohio4California3Wisconsin2Virginia2Texas2Pennsylvania2New York2West Virginia1Utah1New Mexico1New Jersey1

Who owns them registrant type

Individual22 (59%)Corporation9 (24%)Partnership2 (5%)LLC2 (5%)Co-owned2 (5%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

Version	Registered	Built	Share
B4-PC11	20	1972 to 1977	54.1%
B4-PC11AF	9	1974 to 1977	24.3%
B-4	8	1973 to 1976	21.6%

When they were built by decade · 7 with no year on file

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

Registration status

Valid37 (100%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard34 (92%)None on file3 (8%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Utah Soaring Association INC1Red Wing Soaring Association1North Florida Soaring Society INC1N304Mg LLC1Meads Andrew1Lake Elsinore Soaring Club1Franconia Soaring Association INC1Flying L Aircraft INC1Dmc Aircraft LLC1Cleveland Soaring Society INC1All Attitude Aviation INC1Aero Club Albatross1

Fleet pages: North Florida Soaring Society INC · Lake Elsinore Soaring Club · Flying L Aircraft INC · Dmc Aircraft LLC · Cleveland Soaring Society INC · All Attitude Aviation INC · Aero Club Albatross

Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 0 fatal

2021-05-20ERA21LA266 · B4-PC11 N65317 · accident near Sterling, MA · minor injuries

2003-04-27SEA03LA073 · B4-PC11AF N159AS · accident near Enumclaw, WA · no injuries

1999-07-08NYC99LA170 · B-4 N20RK · accident near Erwinna, PA · no injuries

1993-08-17LAX93LA326 · B4-PC11AF N205AS · accident near Truckee, CA · serious injuries

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 Pilatus B-4 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

37 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Pilatus B-4s?

Florida, with 7.

Who owns the Pilatus B-4?

35% 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 · 9 B4-PC11AF (all versions)

Tail no.	Maker and model	Owner and base	Certificate	Registered	Status
N303TM	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	North Florida Soaring Society INC Jacksonville, Florida	Standard	2023-06-10	Valid
N413PJ	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Ohio	Standard	2023-03-08	Valid
N9222Z	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Maryland	Standard	2020-08-01	Valid
N280DT	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Hawaii	Standard	2020-04-21	Valid
N581DB	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Georgia	Standard	2019-11-12	Valid
N38JE	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner California	None on file	2016-06-14	Valid
N278AS	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Florida	Standard	2011-07-08	Valid
N75AS	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner California	Standard	2010-09-08	Valid
N208AS	Pilatus B4-PC11AF	Individual owner Maine	Standard	2001-03-02	Valid