Stinson L-5
125 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1956; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. Texas has the most (27). 34% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the L-5 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C (71), Lycoming 0-435 (27), Cont Motor W670 Series (4)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 105 mph
- Maker on the register
- Stinson
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 15, 1985; newest June 24, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas27California14Delaware12Washington6Wisconsin4Tennessee4Oregon4Ohio4Minnesota4Pennsylvania3Oklahoma3Illinois3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual72 (58%)Corporation31 (25%)LLC12 (10%)Co-owned10 (8%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 62 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid123 (98%)Pending cancellation1 (0.8%)Pending1 (0.8%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard96 (77%)None on file13 (10%)Restricted9 (7%)Multiple4 (3%)Experimental3 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Vfr LTD5American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum3Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum2Federal Aerial Applicators LLC2American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu2Xl Recreation CORP1War History Museum1War Eagles Air Museum1Tsi Holdco INC1Tnw Aviation LLC1Texas Air Museum1Straight Arrow LLC1
Fleet pages: Vfr LTD · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Federal Aerial Applicators LLC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu · War Eagles Air Museum · Tsi Holdco INC · Texas Air Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2024-10-26CEN25LA030 · L-5 N9HU · accident near Pleasanton, TX · no injuries
2005-08-07DEN05CA122 · L-5G N2584B · accident near Gallup, NM · no injuries
2002-09-14DEN02LA108 · L-5E N8369H · accident near Spanish Fork, UT · no injuries
1999-09-29FTW99LA271 · L-5 N68591 · accident near Woodward, OK · no injuries
1995-07-21LAX95LA260 · L-5E N31853 · accident near Elko, NV · minor injuries
1992-10-03FTW93LA003 · L-5 N6438C · accident near Houston, TX · 1 killed
1991-09-26ATL91LA181 · L-5 N67174 · accident near Lagrange, GA · no injuries
1990-08-02LAX90LA272 · L-5B N1718M · accident near Victorville, CA · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 13 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 Stinson L-5 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
125 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Stinson L-5s?
Texas, with 27.
Who owns the Stinson L-5?
34% 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 · 125
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6431C | Stinson L-5B |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2005-09-27 | Valid |
| N91020 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2005-07-05 | Valid |
| N6430C | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Experimental | 2005-02-09 | Valid |
| N6438C | Stinson L-5 |
Eastern Stearman INC Trustee Leesburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2004-02-24 | Valid |
| N54769 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2003-11-03 | Valid |
| N3232S | Stinson L-5G |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Restricted | 2002-10-07 | Valid |
| N4584 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1998-04-11 | Valid |
| N9315H | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1998-01-23 | Valid |
| N6055C | Stinson L-5G |
Planes Of Fame Air Museum Chino, California |
Restricted | 1997-04-01 | Valid |
| N40020 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1996-09-18 | Valid |
| N61578 | Stinson L-5 |
Co-owned owner Nebraska |
Multiple | 1995-11-21 | Valid |
| N1156V | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Flg Musm Dallas, Texas |
Multiple | 1992-03-09 | Valid |
| N63971 | Stinson L-5G |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1992-01-27 | Valid |
| N57789 | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-10 | Valid |
| N59AF | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-06 | Valid |
| N68591 | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-06 | Valid |
| N5625V | Stinson L-5E |
American Airpower Heritage Flg Mus Dallas, Texas |
None on file | 1991-09-05 | Valid |
| N63777 | Stinson L-5 |
American Airpower Her Flying Mus Dallas, Texas |
Restricted | 1991-09-05 | Valid |
| N5725C | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
None on file | 1991-07-23 | Valid |
| N62471 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Restricted | 1991-06-28 | Valid |
| N56374 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Texas |
Restricted | 1991-06-19 | Valid |
| N10453 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1991-02-15 | Valid |
| N40003 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1985-04-15 | Valid |
| N57797 | Stinson L-5 |
Individual owner Delaware |
None on file | Pending cancellation | |
| N68781 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | Pending |
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