Grumman G-44
53 Grumman G-44 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1945. Most are registered in AK, FL and WA.
- Registered today
- 53
- Years built
- 1941–1945
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman G-44 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Grumman G-44
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 18
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 17
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman G-44 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman G-44 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 1, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN91040
- May 2, 2013Destroyed · fatal injuries · Catskill, NYN8AS
- Oct 8, 2012Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Aleknagik, AKN139F
- Aug 21, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Dillingham, AKN139F
- May 26, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Willow, AKN141R
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Grumman G-44 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- breather1
- compression ring1
- retainer1
- snap ring1
- wheel1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 4 | |
| 1943 | 12 | |
| 1944 | 12 | |
| 1945 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 18 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman G-44 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 18 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman G-44 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Grumman G-44 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 131 mph
G-44 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101PE | 1944 | New Orleans, LA | Apr 27, 2017 |
| N10BQ | 1943 | Jackson, MI | Aug 24, 2023 |
| N13122 | 1943 | Anchorage, AK | Sep 2, 2014 |
| N1340V | 1941 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 6, 2012 |
| N135MG | 1944 | Columbus, OH | Feb 27, 2007 |
| N141R | 1944 | Anchorage, AK | Oct 31, 2005 |
| N144SL | — | Salt Lake City, UT | Mar 13, 2019 |
| N1595V | — | Moscow, ID | May 6, 2023 |
| N17481 | 1944 | College Place, WA | Jan 30, 2024 |
| N199T | 1941 | Dillingham, AK | Oct 28, 2010 |
| N1AS | 1941 | Hayden Lake, ID | Feb 12, 2002 |
| N23456 | — | Wilmington, DE | Jun 26, 2021 |
| N25DF | 1943 | Windham, NH | Aug 28, 1992 |
| N299CN | — | Labelle, FL | Dec 25, 2025 |
| N302 | 1943 | Anchorage, AK | Nov 4, 2013 |
| N33Q | — | Baldwin Park, CA | Jan 21, 2016 |
| N37186 | — | Monroe, WA | Feb 10, 2020 |
| N403E | 1944 | Rochester, NY | — |
| N414U | 1945 | Rogers, MN | Oct 16, 2017 |
| N41GW | 1941 | Anchorage, AK | Apr 5, 2019 |
| N4492N | — | Fairbanks, AK | Aug 5, 2020 |
| N44DW | — | Missoula, MT | Jan 13, 2025 |
| N45PV | 1944 | Toledo, OH | Sep 7, 2023 |
| N4617N | 1944 | Jacksonville, FL | Jul 27, 2015 |
| N47C | — | Phoenix, AZ | Jul 22, 2019 |