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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 20 L-5E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N10569 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2026-06-24 | Valid |
| N31853 | Stinson L-5E |
Aeronautical Educational Foundation Stockton, California |
Standard | 2026-02-12 | Valid |
| N2745C | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2025-01-29 | Valid |
| N57WT | Stinson L-5E |
Tsi Holdco INC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Standard | 2024-05-16 | Valid |
| N1570M | Stinson L-5E |
Ocean Toad LLC Trail, Oregon |
Standard | 2023-05-09 | Valid |
| N1962M | Stinson L-5E |
Co-owned owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2021-08-21 | Valid |
| N7728B | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2019-04-17 | Valid |
| N7618B | Stinson L-5E |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-06-22 | Valid |
| N2561C | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-05-08 | Valid |
| N9158B | Stinson L-5E |
Xl Recreation CORP Aberdeen, South Dakota |
None on file | 2014-10-27 | Valid |
| N45CV | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-09-05 | Valid |
| N75060 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2012-10-18 | Valid |
| N944LB | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2011-11-01 | Valid |
| N66579 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2010-12-01 | Valid |
| N10460 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2008-05-29 | Valid |
| N8367H | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2007-05-17 | Valid |
| N40020 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1996-09-18 | Valid |
| N5625V | Stinson L-5E |
American Airpower Heritage Flg Mus Dallas, Texas |
None on file | 1991-09-05 | Valid |
| N10453 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1991-02-15 | Valid |
| N68781 | Stinson L-5E |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | Pending |