How many accidents has the Pitts S-1S had?

The NTSB has recorded 10 events involving the Pitts S-1S: 0 fatal, 1 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 6 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Pitts S-1S a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Pitts S-1S has 10 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Pitts S-1S Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 10 events recorded from 1983 to 2004.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 03, 2004	Burleson, TX	N9AQ	Incident	substantial	The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landin… The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly.
Dec 19, 2001	Sanford, FL	N522H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing roll in a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over on the runway.
Sep 13, 1996	RENO, NV	N15HR	Incident	substantial	The pilot of N230MP inadequate visual lookout while landing on a runway occupied by another known aircraft. A factor in the accident was the procedur… The pilot of N230MP inadequate visual lookout while landing on a runway occupied by another known aircraft. A factor in the accident was the procedure to allow simultaneous landings by aircraft on the same runway.
Jul 12, 1995	LIVERMORE, CA	N715L	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and subsequent collision with some bales of hay.
Aug 05, 1992	GALION, OH	N88UM	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.
Oct 16, 1988	RIDGEWAY, VA	N66RJ	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.

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