Pitts Special S-1
38 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1963 to 1983; half of them date from 1969 or earlier. California has the most (5). 24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (13), Lycoming 0-290 Series (7), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (6)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- Pitts Special
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 13, 1980; newest August 23, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California5Florida4Pennsylvania3Illinois3Texas2Tennessee2Georgia2Arizona2Arkansas2Virginia1Utah1Ohio1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual29 (76%)LLC4 (11%)Corporation4 (11%)Partnership1 (3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid37 (97%)Sale reported1 (3%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental36 (95%)None on file2 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Unavex CORP1Seyour Lori L1Roads End Aero LLC1Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee1Kenan Aviation LLC1Jf Aerosports LLC1Everything Pitts LLC1California Antique Aircraft Museum DBA1Antique Preservation Association Of Greenfield1
Fleet pages: Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee · Everything Pitts LLC · California Antique Aircraft Museum DBA · Antique Preservation Association Of Greenfield
Accident history NTSB records · 10 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
1999-07-04FTW99LA181 · S-1C N69CS · accident near Temple, TX · minor injuries
1995-10-24LAX96LA020 · S-1C N9060N · accident near San Carlos, CA · no injuries
1991-08-31CHI91DEV04 · S-1 N237V · accident near Lincoln, IL · minor injuries
1990-10-17ATL91FA005 · S-1 N1235 · accident near Ocala, FL · 1 killed
1985-05-26FTW85LA232 · S-1C N22BD · accident near Lubbock, TX · minor injuries
1984-10-15MIA85FA009 · S-1C N54JB · accident near Punta Gorda, FL · serious injuries
1984-05-05FTW84FA220 · S-1 N31DF · accident near La Marque, TX · 1 killed
1983-11-09FTW84LA046 · S-1 N237V · accident near Mcgregor, TX · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 10 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Pitts Special S-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
38 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Pitts Special S-1s?
California, with 5.
Who owns the Pitts Special S-1?
24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 26 S-1C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7601U | Pitts Special S-1C |
Roads End Aero LLC Erwinna, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2026-08-23 | Valid |
| N120E | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2026-08-12 | Valid |
| N8318 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Experimental | 2026-07-14 | Valid |
| N39MR | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2025-08-18 | Valid |
| N5191 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2025-07-29 | Valid |
| N3100 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2025-05-09 | Valid |
| N12HG | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Experimental | 2025-01-31 | Valid |
| N3117 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2024-06-06 | Valid |
| N8008A | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Idaho |
None on file | 2023-06-24 | Valid |
| N8128 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Nevada |
Experimental | 2023-01-28 | Valid |
| N91TS | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Experimental | 2022-07-30 | Valid |
| N4D | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2019-02-09 | Valid |
| N8L | Pitts Special S-1C |
Everything Pitts LLC Queen Creek, Arizona |
Experimental | 2018-05-18 | Valid |
| N593A | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Experimental | 2017-07-27 | Valid |
| N1581 | Pitts Special S-1C |
California Antique Aircraft Museum DBA San Martin, California |
Experimental | 2017-02-13 | Valid |
| N116P | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Experimental | 2017-01-03 | Valid |
| N330MM | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2016-02-29 | Valid |
| N11RG | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Missouri |
Experimental | 2016-02-16 | Valid |
| N11011 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2015-03-26 | Valid |
| N6610 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Seyour Lori L Woodstock, Georgia |
Experimental | 2014-09-23 | Valid |
| N32H | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2013-12-12 | Valid |
| N151R | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2006-08-22 | Valid |
| N4114 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2000-06-30 | Valid |
| N6431 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 1999-05-14 | Valid |
| N6435 | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 1994-06-10 | Valid |
| N6Z | Pitts Special S-1C |
Individual owner Michigan |
Experimental | 1980-05-13 | Valid |