N491X is a Sorrell M/Mcilraith G PITTS MODEL 12 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 96, registered in Lake Stevens, WA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Apr 30, 2031; the renewal window opens on Oct 30, 2030. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Sep 7, 2026.
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Registration expiresApr 30, 2031
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2031
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Lake Stevens, WA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Seattle FSDO (SEA FSDO) · (206) 231-3828 or (800) 354-1940
- Certificate issued
- Apr 26, 2024
- Last FAA action
- Apr 26, 2024
- Mode S code (hex)
- A615DC
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51412734
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SORRELL M/MCILRAITH G
- Model
- PITTS MODEL 12
- Serial number
- 96
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- 4 cycle
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
Public airports near Lake Stevens
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Field Snohomish, WA | S43 | 7 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| First Air Field Monroe, WA | W16 | 10 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Seattle Paine Field International Everett, WA | KPAE | 11 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Lake Stevens, WA | Amateur-built MODEL 12 this airframe | Substantial | Serious | ANC26LA098 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.