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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 1 S1-C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N56YY | Pitts Special S1-C |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | Sale reported |