Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-12/45 | Fixed wing single engine | 278 | 277 | 1995-2005 |
| PC-9/A | Fixed wing single engine | 21 | 21 | 1971-1991 |
| B4-PC11 | Glider | 20 | 20 | 1972-1977 |
| PC-7 | Fixed wing single engine | 19 | 19 | 1978-2000 |
| P3-05 | Fixed wing single engine | 15 | 14 | 1958-1959 |
| B4-PC11AF | Glider | 9 | 8 | 1974-1977 |
| B-4 | Glider | 8 | 8 | 1973-1976 |
| PC-6/B2-H2 | Fixed wing single engine | 8 | 8 | 1976-1986 |
| PC-6/B2-H4 | Fixed wing single engine | 8 | 8 | 1968-2011 |
| P3 | Fixed wing single engine | 7 | 7 | 1955-1959 |
| P3-03 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1956-1956 |
| PC-6/B1-H2 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1968-1968 |
| PC-9 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1990-1990 |
| PC-6 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| P-3 MK II | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1958-1958 |
| P-2/06 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1950-1950 |
Pilatus aircraft in the FAA registry
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. is an aerospace manufacturer based in Stans, Switzerland, employing approximately 3,000 people as of August 2025. The company has historically focused on niche markets, producing short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft and military trainers. Their portfolio includes the PC-6 Porter, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer, the PC-9, the PC-12, the PC-21, and the PC-24 jet.
According to the FAA registry data as of 2026-10-16, there are 403 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "PILATUS." Of these, 401 have valid registrations. The fleet consists of 366 fixed-wing single-engine aircraft and 37 gliders. The vast majority of these aircraft, 338, are powered by turboprop engines, while 28 use reciprocating engines. Most of the registered fleet was built between 1956 and 2005, with half of the aircraft constructed in 2000 or earlier.
The PC-12/45 is the dominant model in the registry, with 278 units recorded. These aircraft were built between 1996 and 2005 and seat 12 passengers. Other notable models include the PC-9/A (21 aircraft, built 1971–1991), the B4-PC11 (20 aircraft, built 1972–1977), the PC-7 (19 aircraft, built 1978–2000), and the P3-05 (15 aircraft, built 1958–1959). The B4-PC11AF variant accounts for 9 registrations.
Geographically, Texas leads with 39 registered Pilatus aircraft, followed by California with 34, and Florida with 31. The airworthiness classification shows 321 aircraft in standard class and 48 in experimental class.
Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) provide the technical specifications for these models. TCDS A78EU, held by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., covers the PC-12/45. TCDS G25EU, held by Pilatus Aircraft Limited, covers the B4-PC11. TCDS A50EU, held by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., covers the PC-7. The FAA registry also lists aircraft under the name "PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD," which includes 1,358 registered aircraft.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Pilatus Aircraft.
NTSB accident records
33 NTSB records since 2008 under this make name. A count, not a safety rate: larger fleets have more records. About these numbers.
| Date | Place | Model | N-number | Highest injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | Henderson, NV | PC-12/47 | N220JP | None |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Sleetmute, AK | PC-12/45 | N304PT | None |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Recluse, WY | PC-12/47E | N357HE | 7 fatal |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Gustavia, BL | PC-12/45 | N668TW | None |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Christoval, TX | PC-12/45 | N188PC | 2 fatal |