Aircraft Description
N169DM is a 1995 Aviat INC PITTS S-2B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Most Toys Wins LLC in Joliet, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-540 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N169DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11374 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N169DM was last updated on November 5, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 170 Aviat INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PITTS S-2B model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N169DM. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2000 | CHI01LA030 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable terrain given the low altitude. |
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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