Pitts Special S-1
7 Pitts Special S-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1967–1973.
- Registered today
- 7
- Years built
- 1967–1973
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Pitts Special S-1 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.
Watch new ADs for the Pitts Special S-1
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pitts Special S-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pitts Special S-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Pitts Special S-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1967 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 3 | |
| 1973 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Pitts Special S-1 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pitts Special S-1 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
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 108 mph