N515JD — 2016 John A Dalessandris PITTS S1S
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N515JD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- RB2016
- Manufacturer
- John A Dalessandris
- Model
- PITTS S1S
- Year
- 2016
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Smith Michael K — Grass Valley, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2016 John A Dalessandris PITTS S1S).
- May 30, 2026registered — Smith Michael K
Frequently asked
- Has N515JD been in an accident?
- Yes. N515JD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N515JD?
- N515JD is a 2016 John A Dalessandris PITTS S1S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number RB2016.
- Who is N515JD registered to?
- N515JD is registered to Smith Michael K of Grass Valley, CA. Registration status: active.
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