Flight Tracker
N515JD
2016 JOHN A DALESSANDRIS PITTS S1S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SMITH MICHAEL K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 30, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 30, 2016
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
JOHN A DALESSANDRIS
Model
PITTS S1S
Year
2016
Serial Number
RB2016
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
205 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A674CE
Mode S Code (Octal)
51472316

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Sep 11, 2019 Accident Substantial Reno, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.

NTSB GAA19CA596