Aircraft Description
N80053 is a 1975 Aerotek PITTS S-2A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to White John R in Abingdon, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N80053 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAE500 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80053 was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aerotek is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 134 Aerotek aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PITTS S-2A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N80053. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2008 | DEN08LA124 | Destroyed | Fatal | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during his attempted performance of aerobatic maneuvers shortly after takeoff. |
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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