Aircraft Description
N31WK is a 1995 Aviat INC PITTS S-1T, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to King Wesley A in Los Angeles, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 1998. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N31WK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34676 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31WK was last updated on April 1, 2023. 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-1T model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31WK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2019 | WPR19TA068 | MINR | Minor | The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in a ground collision. |
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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