Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 57 Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S airframes on record (built 1973–1982), 30 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S accidents
The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also contributing was the failure of the pilot of the black airplane to adequately utilize his radio to announce his taxi on the common traffic advisory frequency and his failure to recognize that an airplane was departing from a converging runway.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on final approach to land.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.