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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Pitts Special S-1C
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Pitts Special S-1C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1963 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 6 | |
| 1969 | 3 | |
| 1971 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11011 | 1968 | North Adams, MA | Mar 26, 2015 |
| N116P | 1977 | Casselton, ND | Jan 3, 2017 |
| N11RG | 1972 | Dexter, MO | Feb 16, 2016 |
| N120E | 1965 | Woodbury, PA | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N12HG | — | Conway, AR | Jan 31, 2025 |
| N151R | 1966 | Dallas, TX | Aug 22, 2006 |
| N1581 | — | San Martin, CA | Feb 13, 2017 |
| N3100 | 1967 | Redding, CA | May 9, 2025 |
| N3117 | — | Glen Rock, PA | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N32H | 1967 | Alexandria, VA | Dec 12, 2013 |
| N330MM | 1983 | Saint Augustine, FL | Feb 29, 2016 |
| N39MR | 1969 | Chicago, IL | Aug 18, 2025 |
| N4114 | 1968 | Galena, IL | Jun 30, 2000 |
| N4D | — | Crowley, TX | Feb 9, 2019 |
| N5191 | 1968 | Capay, CA | Jul 29, 2025 |
| N593A | 1968 | Clinton, AR | Jul 27, 2017 |
| N6431 | 1971 | Mount Prospect, IL | May 14, 1999 |
| N6435 | 1969 | East Palestine, OH | Jun 10, 1994 |
| N6610 | 1969 | Woodstock, GA | Sep 23, 2014 |
| N6Z | 1980 | Chelsea, MI | May 13, 1980 |
| N7601U | 1968 | Erwinna, PA | Aug 23, 2026 |
| N8008A | — | Caldwell, ID | Jun 24, 2023 |
| N8128 | 1968 | Winnemucca, NV | Jan 28, 2023 |
| N8318 | — | Murfreesboro, TN | Jul 14, 2026 |
| N8L | 1963 | Queen Creek, AZ | May 18, 2018 |