# N52TW: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: March 19, 2008
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=52TW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52TW

## Aircraft that carried N52TW

- [Cancelled 2008-03-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N52TW-2008-03-19): Aviat PITTS S-2B, S/N 5323. Exported to Iceland. Owner: [Turn-N-Slip Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURN-N-SLIP%20INC), [Newburgh, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Newburgh)

## NTSB investigations on N52TW (1)

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 FTW98LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA414), Aug 31, 1998: Pitts S-2B (N52TW), Sherman, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N52TW (1)

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 19980831047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980831047039A), Aug 31, 1998: Aviat PITTSS2B (N52TW), Sherman-Denison, TX, No damage. (-23) Pilot was on a practice flight at F39 gca. On approach to runway, pilot encountered a 90 degree 12-15 knot cross-wind. Pilot slightly bounced aircraft…

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