Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
1 model built 1937–1948 · 124 on the US register today
The Staggerwing, a 1930s cabin biplane with negative wing stagger, retractable landing gear and a 450 hp radial that cruises at 175 knots — faster than most light aircraft built fifty years later. Beech built it as an executive transport; the D17S is the most numerous version.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17S | 1937–1948 | 124 | Partial 14.6/30 | The most numerous Staggerwing: 450 hp P&W R-985 |
Family fleet, active
124
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
40.3
5 events over 124 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Successor
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30