Aircraft Description
N515JD is a 2016 John A Dalessandris PITTS S1S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dalessandris John A in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360 SER engine producing 205 horsepower, N515JD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A674CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N515JD was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
John A Dalessandris is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 John A Dalessandris aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PITTS S1S model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N515JD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | GAA19CA596 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC