Thorp T-18
27 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1964 to 1983; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Florida has the most (4). 11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the T-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (13), Lycoming 0-290 Series (8), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 97 mph
- Maker on the register
- Thorp
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 22, 1977; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida4Colorado4California3Texas2Illinois2Wisconsin1Washington1Tennessee1Pennsylvania1Oregon1Oklahoma1Nevada1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual23 (85%)LLC3 (11%)Co-owned1 (4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-18 | 26 | 1964 to 1983 | 96.3% |
| T-18 MODIFIED | 1 | 1972 | 3.7% |
When they were built by decade · 6 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid27 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental26 (96%)None on file1 (4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Scotia Aero LLC1Big Sky Flyers LLC111Dc LLC1
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 6 fatal
2012-08-21CEN12LA566 · T-18 N2443 · accident near Gilmer, TX · serious injuries
2011-09-23CEN11FA663 · T-18 N54WB · accident near Plainwell, MI · 1 killed
2008-05-09SEA08LA127 · T-18 N8613A · accident near Kent, WA · 1 killed
1988-03-01ATL88DMG03 · T-18 N1369 · accident near Advance, NC · minor injuries
1987-04-20MKC87LA084 · T-18 N218HW · accident near Bowling Green, MO · no injuries
1987-03-28LAX87LA158 · T-18 N26CK · accident near Riverside, CA · no injuries
1986-07-31DEN86FA213 · T-18 N85JJ · accident near Rawlins, WY · 2 killed
1986-07-11SEA86FA165 · T-18 N2056 · accident near Richland, WA · 2 killed
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 Thorp T-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
27 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Thorp T-18s?
Florida, with 4.
Who owns the Thorp T-18?
11% 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 · 26 T-18 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2911 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 2026-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4083B | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Experimental | 2026-06-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N25002 | Thorp T-18 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Experimental | 2024-12-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N312LL | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N18JF | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2022-12-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N427H | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5661 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Experimental | 2022-08-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N198NF | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2021-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N380G | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2021-04-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4784G | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2020-10-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4588 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2019-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N249R | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Experimental | 2019-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2721 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2018-06-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N11DC | Thorp T-18 |
11Dc LLC Broomfield, Colorado |
Experimental | 2018-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N18JT | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2018-03-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12055 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2016-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1118M | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2015-10-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7199 | Thorp T-18 |
Big Sky Flyers LLC Billings, Montana |
Experimental | 2014-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1488 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Experimental | 2014-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N76KR | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2013-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N77AK | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2012-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N338Q | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2008-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N18Z | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Alabama |
Experimental | 2006-03-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2287C | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 1993-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N262PE | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Experimental | 1987-07-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3098 | Thorp T-18 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 1977-07-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |