Pitts S1-T Aircraft in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
The Pitts S-1 is the classic single-seat aerobatic biplane — small, light and ferociously agile, the mount that dominated competition aerobatics and still delivers one of the best roll rates and aerobatic experiences for the money. Variants range from the symmetrical-wing S-1S and constant-speed S-1T to the high-performance S-1-11 ("Super Stinker"). Most are amateur-built or factory biplanes flown for sport and competition aerobatics.
1 used Pitts S1-T aircraft for sale in United States · 1-seat · Reference price ~$85,000 ($50,000–$150,000) · updated yesterday
Pitts S1-T Specifications
Model specThe Pitts S1-T is a 1-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), a range of 350 nm (648 km), and a useful load of 400 lbs (181 kg).
Pitts S1-T for Sale
Pitts S1-T asking prices range from $82,900 to $82,900, with a median of $82,900 (market reference $85,000).
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How much does a Pitts S1-T cost? Used S1-T prices: from $82K; market reference $85K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Pitts S1-T
Buying a Pitts S1-T comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Pitts S1-T
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Pitts S1-T Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Pitts S1-T by Decade
| 1980s | 1 |
Pitts S1-T Safety Record
Across all S1-T variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2000. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
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Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
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| Aug 27, 2000 | VERO BEACH, FL | Fatal (1) | the pilot's failure to maintain control in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the gro… |
NTSB records 2000–2000. Includes all Pitts S1-T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.