Arctic Aircraft Co Inc S-1B2 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 29 Arctic Aircraft Co Inc S-1B2 airframes on record (built 1976–1985), 15 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Arctic Aircraft Co Inc S-1B2 accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits.
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset.