Pitts Special SC-1
6 on the U.S. register. Built from 1968 to 1979; half of them date from 1970 or earlier. South Carolina has the most (1). 17% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SC-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 (3), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (1), Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- Pitts Special
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 3, 1971; newest July 15, 2026
Where they are owner's state
South Carolina1Pennsylvania1Michigan1Illinois1District of Columbia1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual5 (83%)Corporation1 (17%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-1 | 6 | 1968 to 1979 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid6 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental6 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Reigle Aviation1
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2001-08-15SEA01LA151 · SC-1 N8351 · accident near Jerome, ID · no injuries
The 1 most recent of 1 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 SC-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Pitts Special SC-1s?
South Carolina, with 1.
Who owns the Pitts Special SC-1?
17% 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 · 6 SC-1 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2232 | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Reigle Aviation Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2026-07-15 | Valid |
| N8351 | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2025-06-09 | Valid |
| N1812 | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Individual owner District of Columbia |
Experimental | 2025-03-21 | Valid |
| N69MJ | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Experimental | 2017-02-02 | Valid |
| N714V | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2014-12-10 | Valid |
| N8XN | Pitts Special SC-1 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Experimental | 1971-03-03 | Valid |