Pitts S1S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Carbondale, IL | N401MS | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 04, 2023 | Trenque Lauquen, OF | LX-X768 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Shobdon, UK | G-BOXV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 2005 | Lake Wales, FL | N5WD | Minor | destroyed |
Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust…Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire. |
| Aug 28, 2000 | WESTMINISTER, CA | N9PJ | Incident | minor | The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna. |
| Jun 28, 1992 | HORNELL, NY | N8025 | Incident | substantial | THE MISJUDGED LANDING BY THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. |
| Dec 21, 1986 | WARSAW, IN | N39XP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1983 | SAN JOSE, CA | N15HR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 1982 | WONEWOC, WI | N22WB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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