Pitts S-2A
9 Pitts S-2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1974–1982.
- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1974–1982
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply4 ADs match the Pitts S-2A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 96-12-03 R2Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B AirplanesNov 20, 1998
- 97-26-20Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A…Jan 22, 1998
- 97-17-07Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly…Oct 3, 1997
- 96-09-08Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (Formerly Pitts Models S-2A…May 20, 1996
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Pitts S-2A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pitts S-2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pitts S-2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 8, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Springfield, IL
- Sep 1, 2003Destroyed · minor injuries · Hillsboro, OR
- Jul 31, 1999Substantial damage · minor injuries · Pittstown, NJN6PS
- May 18, 1998Substantial damage · serious injuries · Benton, KSN31517
- Sep 17, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Carlsbad, CA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Pitts S-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1974 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Pitts S-2A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pitts S-2A 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
- 105 mph
S-2A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N187PS | 1979 | Lees Summit, MO | Feb 27, 1979 |
| N19HC | 1982 | Smithville, OH | Dec 8, 2023 |
| N28PB | 1974 | Jefferson, GA | Jan 6, 2023 |
| N29KT | — | Rialto, CA | Jun 25, 2019 |
| N450GM | — | Rincon, GA | Jul 3, 2025 |
| N49BR | — | Santa Paula, CA | Apr 24, 2013 |
| N51ST | 1981 | Ada, MI | Jun 27, 2023 |
| N719AP | 1981 | Pipersville, PA | Jan 29, 2018 |
| N73CF | — | Beaverton, OR | Nov 30, 1982 |