Pitts S-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 35 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Goodyear, AZ | N51HC | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Durham, NC | N177J | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | AUBURN, CA | N301SH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN PERFORMING A ROLL AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ASSURE A SAFE COMPLETION. |
| Nov 17, 1988 | DELPHI, IN | N3RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER DUE TO LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF FLIGHT REGIME. |
| Sep 03, 1987 | BROOKS, GA | N11HJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1986 | ATMORE, AL | N83JW | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 1983 | LARAMIE, WY | N6CQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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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