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Pitts Special S-1C

26 Pitts Special S-1C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1983. Most are registered in CA, IL and PA.

Registered today
26
Years built
1963–1983
Seats
1
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Pitts Special S-1C 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
4
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
4
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pitts Special S-1C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pitts Special S-1C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Feb 18, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Borger, TXN591P
  • Jul 4, 1999Substantial damage · minor injuries · Temple, TXN69CS
  • Oct 24, 1995Substantial damage · none injuries · San Carlos, CAN9060N
  • Oct 17, 1990Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Ocala, FL

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Pitts Special S-1C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19631
19651
19661
19672
19686
19693
19711
19721
19771
19801
19831
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA3
IL3
PA3
AR2
TX2
AZ1
CT1
FL1
GA1
ID1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Pitts Special S-1C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pitts Special S-1C 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.
See the registered Pitts Special S-1C aircraft

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

S-1C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N110111968North Adams, MAMar 26, 2015
N116P1977Casselton, NDJan 3, 2017
N11RG1972Dexter, MOFeb 16, 2016
N120E1965Woodbury, PAAug 12, 2026
N12HG—Conway, ARJan 31, 2025
N151R1966Dallas, TXAug 22, 2006
N1581—San Martin, CAFeb 13, 2017
N31001967Redding, CAMay 9, 2025
N3117—Glen Rock, PAJun 6, 2024
N32H1967Alexandria, VADec 12, 2013
N330MM1983Saint Augustine, FLFeb 29, 2016
N39MR1969Chicago, ILAug 18, 2025
N41141968Galena, ILJun 30, 2000
N4D—Crowley, TXFeb 9, 2019
N51911968Capay, CAJul 29, 2025
N593A1968Clinton, ARJul 27, 2017
N64311971Mount Prospect, ILMay 14, 1999
N64351969East Palestine, OHJun 10, 1994
N66101969Woodstock, GASep 23, 2014
N6Z1980Chelsea, MIMay 13, 1980
N7601U1968Erwinna, PAAug 23, 2026
N8008A—Caldwell, IDJun 24, 2023
N81281968Winnemucca, NVJan 28, 2023
N8318—Murfreesboro, TNJul 14, 2026
N8L1963Queen Creek, AZMay 18, 2018

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