North American SNJ-5
121 North American SNJ-5 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1960. Most are registered in TX, CA and AZ.
- Registered today
- 121
- Years built
- 1938–1960
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the North American SNJ-5 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 North American SNJ-5
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 36
- Destroyed
- 14
- Substantial damage
- 21
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 5.6
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to North American SNJ-5 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered North American SNJ-5 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Apr 13, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Chino, CAN3375G
- Oct 23, 2018Destroyed · none injuries · Agoura Hills, CAN7969C
- Apr 25, 2018Destroyed · fatal injuries · Kingsville, TXN12377
- Apr 20, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Van Nuys, CAN7969C
- Sep 3, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Perris, CAN7296C
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on North American SNJ-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- line1
- lock pin1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 1 | |
| 1942 | 4 | |
| 1943 | 10 | |
| 1944 | 23 | |
| 1945 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 2 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 2 | |
| 1951 | 1 | |
| 1958 | 16 | |
| 1959 | 10 | |
| 1960 | 4 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 43 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the North American SNJ-5 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 36 NTSB events since 1982 involve North American SNJ-5 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 5.6 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on North American SNJ-5 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 141 mph
SNJ-5 aircraft
Page 1 of 5| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101RF | 1942 | Dallas, TX | Nov 20, 2013 |
| N101X | — | Dallas, TX | Sep 10, 1991 |
| N1038A | 1944 | Lomita, CA | Sep 10, 2008 |
| N1043C | 1938 | Wasilla, AK | May 4, 2021 |
| N1047C | 1960 | Huntington, IN | Jan 31, 2007 |
| N11HP | 1943 | Port Angeles, WA | Oct 16, 2025 |
| N11SH | 1947 | Lavonia, GA | Dec 2, 2011 |
| N12KY | 1943 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 13, 1999 |
| N15090 | — | Bluemont, VA | Aug 14, 2025 |
| N156SG | 1958 | Midway, UT | Jun 22, 2020 |
| N15HB | — | Timmonsville, SC | Jun 30, 1988 |
| N1634 | — | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Aug 8, 2023 |
| N164CL | — | Groveland, CA | Oct 17, 2025 |
| N1689C | 1943 | Long Lake, MN | Sep 1, 2015 |
| N169D | 1944 | Folkston, GA | Sep 29, 2005 |
| N16FF | 1944 | Chowchilla, CA | Jun 26, 2021 |
| N1944D | 1944 | Brookings, OR | May 13, 1987 |
| N2023 | — | Charlotte, NC | Sep 17, 2025 |
| N212TC | 1944 | Carr, CO | — |
| N21JD | 1959 | San Rafael, CA | Aug 16, 2023 |
| N22140 | 1944 | Glendale, AZ | Aug 9, 2025 |
| N2266W | 1944 | Ashland, VA | Mar 1, 1990 |
| N241F | 1958 | Nipomo, CA | Aug 21, 2001 |
| N246WR | 1944 | Daphne, AL | Oct 23, 2014 |
| N252W | 1946 | Pearland, TX | Aug 7, 2019 |