Aircraft type
Pitts S-1 accidents and incidents
Occurrences involving a Pitts S-1, with variants merged.
121 records from 1967 to 2025, 40 of them fatal. Most often in California.
Leaves out 108 unreviewed and minor records. Include them
By year
| Year | Occurrences | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1980 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 | |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Airports most often reported
| Airport | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) | 1.7% | 0 | 0 | |
| Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) | 0.8% | 1 | 1 | |
| Bartlesville Municipal Airport (BVO) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Bowman Field (LOU) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Chalet Suzanne Air Strip (X25) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Dodge County Airport (UNU) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Doylestown Airport (DYL) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Easton Airport / Newnam Field (ESN) | 0.8% | 0 | 0 | |
| Fallbrook Community Airpark (L18) | 0.8% | 1 | 1 |
US states and territories
| State | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 17.4% | 9 | 9 | |
| Florida | 14.0% | 5 | 5 | |
| Texas | 8.3% | 2 | 2 | |
| Nevada | 4.1% | 0 | 0 | |
| Wisconsin | 4.1% | 1 | 1 | |
| Indiana | 3.3% | 3 | 3 | |
| North Carolina | 3.3% | 1 | 1 | |
| Ohio | 3.3% | 2 | 2 | |
| Oklahoma | 3.3% | 1 | 1 | |
| Arizona | 2.5% | 2 | 2 |
Deadliest occurrences
| Occurrence | Date | Total fatalities | Location | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPR25FA253 · Pitts S-1T | 12 Aug 2025 | 1 | Goodyear, AZ, United States | 1 |
| ATL04LA158 · Pitts S-1 | 17 Jul 2004 | 1 | Durham, NC, United States | 1 |
| MIA00LA252 · Pitts S1-T | 27 Aug 2000 | 1 | Vero Beach, FL, United States | 1 |
| LAX95LA162 · Pitts S-1E | 15 Apr 1995 | 1 | Auburn, CA, United States | 1 |
| CHI93DER01 · Pitts S1 | 11 May 1993 | 1 | Madison, MN, United States | 1 |
| ATL87DKG06 · Pitts S-1 | 3 Sept 1987 | 1 | Brooks, GA, United States | 1 |
| ATL86FKG09 · Pitts S-1 | 24 May 1986 | 1 | Atmore, AL, United States | 1 |
| LAX82FUM09 · Pitts S1-S | 3 Jul 1982 | 1 | Fallbrook, CA, United States | 1 |
| Pitts S-1C · Kadoka, SD | 9 Dec 1981 | 1 | Kadoka, SD, United States | 1 |
| Pitts S1-C · Livermore, CA | 1 Nov 1981 | 1 | Livermore, CA, United States | 1 |
All occurrences
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- CEN26LA074 · Pitts S1SShow on map
31 Dec 2025 · Carbondale, IL, United States
- ERA26LA004 · Pitts S1CShow on map
6 Oct 2025 · Mount Washington, KY, United States
- ERA25LA381 · Pitts S-1TShow on map
2 Sept 2025 · Danbury, CT, United States
- WPR25FA253 · Pitts S-1TShow on map
12 Aug 2025 · Goodyear, AZ, United States · 1 fatal
- CEN25LA043 · Pitts S1EShow on map
17 Nov 2024 · Seguin, TX, United States
- WPR24FA287 · Pitts S1Show on map
25 Aug 2024 · Santa Paula, CA, United States
- CEN22LA302 · Pitts S1 SShow on map
1 Jul 2022 · Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States
- CEN22LA123 · Pitts S-1TShow on map
17 Feb 2022 · Spring, TX, United States
- GAA20CA056 · Pitts S1 CShow on map
3 Nov 2019 · Monument Valley, UT, United States
- GAA19CA596 · Pitts S1 SShow on map
11 Sept 2019 · Reno, NV, United States
- WPR19TA068 · Pitts S1 TShow on map
19 Jan 2019 · Torrance, CA, United States
- MIA05LA106 · Pitts S1SShow on map
21 May 2005 · Lake Wales, FL, United States
- ATL04LA158 · Pitts S-1Show on map
17 Jul 2004 · Durham, NC, United States · 1 fatal
- FTW04LA056 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
3 Jan 2004 · Burleson, TX, United States
- ATL02LA085 · Pitts S1CShow on map
15 Apr 2002 · Gainesville, FL, United States
- ATL02LA018 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
19 Dec 2001 · Sanford, FL, United States
- IAD01LA003 · Pitts S-1AShow on map
13 Oct 2000 · Mount Pocono, PA, United States
- LAX00LA315 · Pitts S1S
27 Aug 2000 · WESTMINISTER, CA, United States · not on the map
- MIA00LA252 · Pitts S1-TShow on map
27 Aug 2000 · Vero Beach, FL, United States · 1 fatal
- MIA00LA039 · Pitts S1CShow on map
4 Dec 1999 · CREEDMORE, NC, United States
- SEA99LA009 · Pitts S-1Show on map
23 Oct 1998 · McCall, ID, United States
- LAX98LA228 · Pitts S1-SShow on map
11 Jul 1998 · Tracy, CA, United States
- MIA98LA099 · Pitts S1-SShow on map
11 Mar 1998 · Zephyrhills, FL, United States
- LAX98LA077 · Pitts S1Show on map
25 Jan 1998 · Prescott, AZ, United States
- NYC97LA087 · Pitts S1CShow on map
7 May 1997 · Salem, OH, United States
- LAX96LA336 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
13 Sept 1996 · Reno, NV, United States
- LAX95LA252 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
12 Jul 1995 · Livermore, CA, United States
- LAX95LA162 · Pitts S-1EShow on map
15 Apr 1995 · Auburn, CA, United States · 1 fatal
- NYC95LA017 · Pitts S-1CShow on map
22 Oct 1994 · Galeville, NY, United States
- MIA95LA003 · Pitts S1CShow on map
5 Oct 1994 · Plant City, FL, United States
- NYC94LA129 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
15 Jul 1994 · Stevensville, MD, United States
- SEA94LA172 · Pitts S1Show on map
5 Jul 1994 · Heber City, UT, United States
- MIA94LA120 · Pitts S1-CShow on map
13 Apr 1994 · Lakeland, FL, United States
- FTW93LA265 · Pitts S1-TShow on map
23 Sept 1993 · Sherman, TX, United States
- CHI93DER01 · Pitts S1Show on map
11 May 1993 · Madison, MN, United States · 1 fatal
- NYC93LA086 · Pitts S1TShow on map
18 Apr 1993 · Halifax, MA, United States
- FTW93LA069 · Pitts S1CShow on map
15 Jan 1993 · Godley, TX, United States
- NYC92LA143 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
5 Aug 1992 · Galion, OH, United States
- NYC92LA131 · Pitts S1SShow on map
28 Jun 1992 · Hornell, NY, United States
- ATL92LA055 · Pitts S-1Show on map
1 Mar 1992 · Reidsville, NC, United States
- FTW91LA094 · Pitts S1CShow on map
9 Jun 1991 · Houston, TX, United States
- LAX91DXQ01 · Pitts S-1EShow on map
17 Nov 1990 · Carson City, NV, United States
- MIA90LA174 · Pitts S1-SShow on map
25 Aug 1990 · Palm City, FL, United States
- LAX90LA103 · Pitts S1TShow on map
23 Feb 1990 · Ramona, CA, United States
- ATL89DLT04 · Pitts S-1Show on map
9 Jul 1989 · BUTLER, TN, United States
- FTW89FA107 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
2 Jun 1989 · Henryetta, OK, United States
- FTW89DRA02 · Pitts S1AShow on map
22 Jan 1989 · Santa Fe, TX, United States
- BFO89LA002 · Pitts S-1SShow on map
16 Oct 1988 · Ridgeway, VA, United States
- SEA88FA060 · Pitts S-1CShow on map
19 Mar 1988 · Carson City, NV, United States
- MIA88LA039 · Pitts S-1CShow on map
25 Oct 1987 · Clearwater, FL, United States