Pitts S-2
13 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1974 to 1986; half of them date from 1981 or earlier. Georgia has the most (3). 38% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (4), Lycoming Aeio-540-D4A5 (2), Lycoming Aeio-540 Ser (2)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 105 mph
- Maker on the register
- Pitts
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 27, 1979; newest July 3, 2025
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 · 4 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
Accident history NTSB records · 41 cases since 1982, 10 fatal
The 8 most recent of 41 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 S-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Pitts S-2s?
Georgia, with 3.
Who owns the Pitts S-2?
38% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.