Models · Taylorcraft · Piston singles · data as of October 2, 2026

Taylorcraft L-2

13 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1943 to 1945; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Illinois has the most (2). 23% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

About the L-2 from the FAA's model table

Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power: Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines: Cont Motor A&C65 Series (10), Cont Motor C85 Series (1)
Seats: 2
Cruise speed: about 82 mph
Maker on the register: Taylorcraft
Registered: earliest certificate February 13, 1989; newest April 6, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Illinois2Vermont1Virginia1Texas1Pennsylvania1Montana1Michigan1Kansas1Indiana1Iowa1Florida1Arizona1

Who owns them registrant type

Individual9 (69%)Corporation2 (15%)LLC1 (8%)Co-owned1 (8%)

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

Version	Registered	Built	Share
L-2M	9	1943 to 1945	69.2%
L-2	2	1943	15.4%
L-2B	1	1943	7.7%
L-2A	1	—	7.7%

When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file

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

Registration status

Valid13 (100%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard12 (92%)None on file1 (8%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Planelease LLC1Catamount Aviation INC1American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC1

Fleet pages: Planelease LLC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC

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

1989-02-25NYC89LA090 · L-2M N60201 · accident near Olcott, NY · minor injuries

1988-06-05CHI88LA127 · L-2 N57502 · accident near Three Rivers, MI · minor injuries

1986-04-12FTW86LA064 · L-2 N50639 · accident near Graham, TX · serious injuries

1982-12-11SEA83LA030 · L-2 N68903 · accident near Near Gooding, ID · 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 Taylorcraft L-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Taylorcraft L-2s?

Illinois, with 2.

Who owns the Taylorcraft L-2?

23% 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 · 2 L-2 (all versions)

Tail no.	Maker and model	Owner and base	Certificate	Registered	Status
N61649	Taylorcraft L-2	Catamount Aviation INC Marshfield, Vermont	Standard	2024-01-14	Valid
N53768	Taylorcraft L-2	American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC Dallas, Texas	Standard	1991-09-06	Valid