How to Search Aviation Databases (Start Here)
Federal aviation databases cover aircraft registration, pilot certification, accident investigations, and airspace data. Maintained primarily by the FAA and the NTSB.
What this page covers: FAA aircraft registration (N-number lookup), pilot certificate verification, NTSB accident/incident reports, and airworthiness directives. What it does not cover: Airline ticket or flight booking information, or military aviation records.
Where to start: For aircraft ownership, use the FAA N-number registry. For pilot credentials, use the FAA Airmen Certification database. For accident reports, use the NTSB Aviation Accident Database (covers 1962 to present).
Aircraft Ownership
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Provided by landings.com. Use this service to search nationwide by registration number, serial number or owner for aircraft registration in the.
Airmen / Pilot Certification | Landings.com
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Search the landings.com database for FAA registered U.S. aircraft airmen / pilots.
Airworthiness Directives
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Use his Federal Aviation Administration service to search for Airworthiness Directives by date, make, appliance, or number.
Aviation Accidents | NTSB
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Index of civil aviation accidents and incidents from the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB).
Aviation Medical Examiners | FAA Database
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FAA international index of Aviation Medical Examiners.
FAA Airmen Certification Lookup
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airmen Certification inquiry for certified airmen / pilots.
FDA Aircraft Watering & Servicing Sanitation
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database of aircraft watering points and servicing area sanitary conditions database.
Pilots | Federal Aviation Administration
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airmen Certification inquiry for certified pilots.
Pilots | Landings.com
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Search the landings.com database for FAA registered U.S. aircraft pilots. Includes a search feature that allows you to search for different types of.
Regulatory & Guidance Databases | FAA
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Hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration, The Regulatory & Guidance Library (RGL) is a set of searchable databases that contain regulatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I look up who owns a specific aircraft? ▼
Yes. The FAA Aircraft Registry lets you search by N-number (tail number), serial number, or registered owner name.
What does the NTSB accident database cover? ▼
Civil aviation accidents and selected incidents from 1962 to present within the United States. Military aviation is not included.
Can I verify a pilot's license? ▼
Yes. The FAA Airmen Certification database lets you verify a pilot holds a valid certificate and check their ratings.
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