Aircraft Description
N15PU is a 1989 Christen Industries INC PITTS S-2S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to North Valley Aircraft INC in Valley City, ND. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N15PU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C92E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15PU was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Christen Industries INC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 164 Christen Industries INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PITTS S-2S model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N15PU. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2012 | CEN13CA077 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC