# N44LH: 1978 Aerotek PITTS S-2A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerotek PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a) (registry code 0110201, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming GSO-435 SERIE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-gso-435-serie) (registry code 41523)
- Serial number: 2168
- Year built: 1978
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, acrobatic
- Airworthiness date: April 25, 1978
- Certificate issued: August 22, 1986
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A54946
- Registered owner: [White Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20JEFFREY%20W)
- Location: [Macon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Macon)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.9076° N, 83.7351° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 31210, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=44LH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44LH

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerotek PITTS S-2A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming GSO-435 SERIE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA026), Oct 24, 1987: Pitts S2A (N44LH), Ramseur, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM29), May 21, 1978: Pitts S2S (N44LH), Latrobe, PA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19871024065969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871024065969A), Oct 24, 1987: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N44LH), Ramseur, NC, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped. Caused substantial damage to the aircrafts undercarriage.
- [Accident 19780521013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780521013199A), May 21, 1978: Child S2PITT/ (N44LH), Latrobe, PA, Substantial damage

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Aerotek PITTS S-2A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming GSO-435 SERIE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-gso-435-serie.md

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