Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S
30 Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1973–1978. Most are registered in CA, NV and FL.
- Registered today
- 30
- Years built
- 1973–1978
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S 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
- 11
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 6, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Erwinna, PAN49310
- Sep 17, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Reno, NVN91JW
- Dec 27, 2014Substantial damage · serious injuries · Westminster, MDN49294
- May 24, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Beaver Falls, PAN55MF
- Aug 13, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Crawford, CON11CD
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1973 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 9 | |
| 1975 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 2 | |
| 1977 | 4 | |
| 1978 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 11 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S airframes. 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 SPECIAL S-1S aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100MP | 1976 | Colchester, CT | May 11, 2018 |
| N117RG | 1974 | Carson City, NV | Nov 7, 2017 |
| N11CD | 1978 | Pueblo, CO | Jan 8, 2025 |
| N16628 | 1973 | Boca Raton, FL | Aug 16, 1997 |
| N20JB | 1974 | Burns, WY | Feb 7, 2017 |
| N21JK | 1974 | Lancaster, CA | Sep 28, 1995 |
| N222EC | 1976 | Carson City, NV | Jul 26, 2013 |
| N29JL | 1974 | Andrews, NC | Feb 26, 2015 |
| N30JP | 1977 | Newbury Park, CA | Feb 22, 2023 |
| N371WS | 1974 | Sutton, AK | Aug 19, 2025 |
| N44EW | 1978 | Snellville, GA | Oct 24, 2025 |
| N45GP | — | Alexandria, MN | Jun 4, 2020 |
| N49300 | — | Windsor, MA | — |
| N774PM | 1977 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 13, 2021 |
| N7WD | 1973 | Casper, WY | Feb 9, 2026 |
| N7WH | — | Palm City, FL | Jul 17, 2006 |
| N8025 | 1974 | East Aurora, NY | Dec 23, 2011 |
| N8032 | 1974 | Carson City, NV | Jul 5, 2019 |
| N8033 | 1974 | Pottstown, PA | Jun 23, 1992 |
| N8034 | 1974 | Delray Beach, FL | Jan 24, 1975 |
| N8064 | — | Corvallis, OR | Apr 13, 2023 |
| N8074 | 1977 | Occidental, CA | Aug 7, 2012 |
| N8078 | 1977 | Denver, CO | Mar 3, 2022 |
| N82RH | — | Monticello, MN | Aug 18, 2015 |
| N86GP | 1973 | Tehachapi, CA | Jan 29, 2008 |