Piper PA-20 Pacer
323 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1950 to 1957; half of them date from 1950 or earlier. Alaska has the most (47). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-20 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-290 Series (256), Lycoming 0-320 Series (38), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 94 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 11, 1974; newest September 12, 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 · 83 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: Jersey Devil Dusters LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · Valiair Limited CO Trustee · Scootair LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 147 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
The 8 most recent of 147 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 Piper PA-20 Pacer aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
323 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-20s?
Alaska, with 47.
Who owns the Piper PA-20?
12% 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 PA-20S (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6952K | Piper PA-20S |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 1982-07-20 | Valid |