Aerotek PITTS S-2A
78 Aerotek PITTS S-2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1971–1982. Most are registered in FL, NV and CA.
- Registered today
- 78
- Years built
- 1971–1982
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aerotek PITTS S-2A 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.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 27
- Destroyed
- 8
- Substantial damage
- 17
- Minor damage
- 2
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aerotek PITTS S-2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aerotek PITTS S-2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 26, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · New Holstein, WIN83PS
- Oct 19, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Stoughton, WIN11JC
- May 26, 2017Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Sheboygan Falls, WIN67PN
- Mar 8, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · West Palm Beach, FL
- Jul 19, 2008Destroyed · fatal injuries · Cleveland, TXN80053
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Aerotek PITTS S-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hose1
- turnbuckle1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1971 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4 | |
| 1973 | 6 | |
| 1974 | 11 | |
| 1975 | 7 | |
| 1976 | 2 | |
| 1977 | 4 | |
| 1978 | 8 | |
| 1979 | 6 | |
| 1980 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 4 | |
| 1982 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 20 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aerotek PITTS S-2A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 27 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aerotek PITTS S-2A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Aerotek PITTS S-2A 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
- 115 mph
PITTS S-2A aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N104DF | 1975 | Arcadia, OK | Apr 17, 2020 |
| N111XR | 1979 | North Fort Myers, FL | Dec 8, 2020 |
| N119JM | 1981 | Queen Creek, AZ | Oct 24, 2017 |
| N11JC | 1978 | Stoughton, WI | Aug 17, 2006 |
| N11KA | 1974 | Seattle, WA | Dec 14, 2020 |
| N121GR | 1978 | Palm Springs, CA | May 18, 1998 |
| N13LP | 1974 | Omaha, NE | Jan 27, 2006 |
| N14CB | — | Queen Creek, AZ | Oct 7, 2019 |
| N161DS | 1977 | Honolulu, HI | Apr 15, 2025 |
| N16JM | — | Colleyville, TX | Mar 28, 2013 |
| N1GE | 1972 | Mission Viejo, CA | Jun 21, 2021 |
| N21CM | 1975 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 25, 2018 |
| N23DG | — | Hanover, PA | Aug 29, 1980 |
| N24JL | 1971 | Tecumseh, MI | Jan 27, 2014 |
| N24MC | 1974 | Gardendale, TX | May 26, 2021 |
| N25CF | 1978 | Fernandina Beach, FL | Sep 17, 2014 |
| N26MT | 1974 | Painesville, OH | Mar 26, 2003 |
| N28BT | 1977 | Saint Louis, MO | Aug 20, 2001 |
| N31445 | — | Nezperce, ID | Jan 8, 2019 |
| N31449 | 1978 | Taylorsville, KY | Jul 23, 2019 |
| N31453 | 1979 | Hobe Sound, FL | Feb 14, 2025 |
| N31456 | 1979 | Jenks, OK | Aug 7, 2009 |
| N31465 | 1979 | Waynesville, OH | May 23, 2007 |
| N31474 | 1979 | Scappoose, OR | Aug 31, 2026 |
| N31475 | — | Casper, WY | Jan 29, 2026 |