# Aerotek PITTS S-2A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0110201
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROTEK
- Model: PITTS S-2A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 115 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 78
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (78, first 50)

- [N104DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104DF): [Hayton Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYTON%20THOMAS%20M), [Arcadia, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Arcadia), built 1975, S/N 2098
- [N111XR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111XR): [Rose Carl William Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20CARL%20WILLIAM%20JR), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), built 1979, S/N 2204
- [N119JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119JM): [Everything Pitts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERYTHING%20PITTS%20LLC), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1981, S/N 2251
- [N11JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11JC): [Wahlin Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAHLIN%20DONALD%20D), [Stoughton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Stoughton), built 1978, S/N 2185
- [N11KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11KA): [Cloudbase Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUDBASE%20INC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1974, S/N 2084
- [N121GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121GR): [Simmons Scott J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20SCOTT%20J), [Palm Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palm%20Springs), built 1978, S/N 2159
- [N13LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13LP): [Vanderhoof Jon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDERHOOF%20JON%20A), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1974, S/N 2077
- [N14CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14CB): [Everything Pitts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERYTHING%20PITTS%20LLC), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), S/N 2001
- [N161DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161DS): [Heffron Neuhold Nicholas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEFFRON%20NEUHOLD%20NICHOLAS%20A), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 1977, S/N 2136
- [N16JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16JM): [Alexander Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20CO), [Colleyville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Colleyville), S/N 2016
- [N1GE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1GE): [Sonburst Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONBURST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Mission Viejo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mission%20Viejo), built 1972, S/N 2033
- [N21CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21CM): [Tj Air Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TJ%20AIR%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1975, S/N 2104
- [N23DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23DG): [Gebhart Daniel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEBHART%20DANIEL%20T), [Hanover, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover), S/N 2061
- [N24JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24JL): [Kisela Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISELA%20ANDREW%20J), [Tecumseh, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Tecumseh), built 1971, S/N 2011
- [N24MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24MC): [Evans William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20WILLIAM%20H), [Gardendale, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gardendale), built 1974, S/N 2065
- [N25CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25CF): [Keoki Gray DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEOKI%20GRAY%20DBA), [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 2162
- [N26MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26MT): [Toman Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMAN%20MICHAEL), [Painesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Painesville), built 1974, S/N 2090
- [N28BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28BT): [Bi-Plane Training LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BI-PLANE%20TRAINING%20LLC), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), built 1977, S/N 2153
- [N31445](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31445): [Kuther Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUTHER%20KENNETH%20J), [Nezperce, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nezperce), S/N 2176
- [N31449](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31449): [Peterman Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERMAN%20KEITH%20A), [Taylorsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Taylorsville), built 1978, S/N 2178
- [N31453](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31453): [Kuhlig Clemens C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUHLIG%20CLEMENS%20C), [Hobe Sound, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hobe%20Sound), built 1979, S/N 2189
- [N31456](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31456): [Flying Time LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20TIME%20LLC), [Jenks, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Jenks), built 1979, S/N 2190
- [N31465](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31465): [Stewarts Aircraft Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWARTS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1979, S/N 2198
- [N31474](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31474): [Nemeroff Jason R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEMEROFF%20JASON%20R), [Scappoose, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scappoose), built 1979, S/N 2205
- [N31475](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31475): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 2207
- [N31482](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31482): [First Flight Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20FLIGHT%20AERO%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1980, S/N 2218
- [N31519](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31519): [Aerobatics Unlimited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROBATICS%20UNLIMITED), [Utica, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Utica), built 1981, S/N 2250
- [N31ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31ML): [Flying Sportsmen Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20SPORTSMEN%20INC), [Sussex, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Sussex), built 1974, S/N 2087
- [N32Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32Z): [White Vernon C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20VERNON%20C), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), S/N 2080
- [N404JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404JB): [Bates John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATES%20JOHN%20W), [Westerly, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Westerly), S/N 2074
- [N414MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414MB): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), S/N 2236
- [N444MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444MT): [Bill Mcgowan Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILL%20MCGOWAN%20INC), [Covington, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Covington), built 1974, S/N 2079
- [N44LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44LH): [White Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20JEFFREY%20W), [Macon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Macon), built 1978, S/N 2168
- [N45CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45CB): [Bruckman Monty D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCKMAN%20MONTY%20D), [Edgewood, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Edgewood), S/N 2155
- [N46GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46GP): [Paulson Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAULSON%20GARY%20L), [Alexandria, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Alexandria), built 1974, S/N 2076
- [N473SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473SS): [Devuyst Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVUYST%20RICHARD%20C), [Pampa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pampa), built 1977, S/N 2150
- [N47844](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47844): [Koral Arthur](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORAL%20ARTHUR), [Winchester, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Winchester), S/N 2239
- [N48KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48KA): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), S/N 2242
- [N49HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49HA): [Doyle Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20CHRISTOPHER), [Waterbury, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Waterbury), S/N 2193
- [N505MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505MR): [Vance Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANCE%20THOMAS%20E), [Riverhead, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Riverhead), S/N 2021
- [N511P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511P): [Reigle Aviation South LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REIGLE%20AVIATION%20SOUTH%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1973, S/N 2041
- [N526DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526DP): [Allaire Ernest](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLAIRE%20ERNEST), [Groton, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Groton), built 1979, S/N 2206
- [N5300V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5300V): [Walters Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTERS%20TODD%20J), [Darwin, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Darwin), S/N 2262
- [N53078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53078): [Proodian Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROODIAN%20KEVIN%20J), [Wellington, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wellington), built 1982, S/N 2270
- [N57TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57TV): [Pitts Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1982, S/N 2263
- [N5FV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5FV): built 1981, S/N 2254
- [N60LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60LG): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1978, S/N 2169
- [N669U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669U): [Shartle Austin W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARTLE%20AUSTIN%20W), [Fredericksburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fredericksburg), built 1982, S/N 2265
- [N6969B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6969B): [Brown Dennis K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20DENNIS%20K), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1978, S/N 2172
- [N6EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6EM): [Hall Don L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20DON%20L), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1973, S/N 2055

All 78: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (46)

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 CEN25LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA287), Jul 26, 2025: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N83PS), New Holstein, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of direction control during landing due to an unapproved tailwheel assembly and tail spring that resulted in a tailwheel shimmy and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN25LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA024), Oct 19, 2024: Pitts S-2A (N11JC), Stoughton, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA197), May 26, 2017: Aerotek Pitts S 2A (N67PN), Sheboygan Falls, WI, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during…
- [NTSB GAA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA181), Mar 8, 2017: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N1230S), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA124), Jul 19, 2008: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N80053), Cleveland, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during his attempted performance of aerobatic maneuvers shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA153), May 1, 2005: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N5300V), Tracy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB IAD01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA092), Aug 5, 2001: Aerotek Pitts S2 (N8065), Xenia, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane's excessive airspeed during the approach, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA145), May 26, 2000: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N16FJ), Hammonton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353), Sep 20, 1997: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N73EW), San Marcos, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA132), Apr 27, 1996: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N8040), Reidsville, NC, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while performing an acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318), Sep 10, 1995: Aviat Pitts S2R (N79DG), Belvidere, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA141), Apr 28, 1993: Aerotek S-2A (N51ST), Oklahoma City, OK, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT OF THE PITTS, N51ST, MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE TOWER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCE, AND HIS FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE COMMANDER 114B, N194A.
- [NTSB LAX91FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA098), Feb 13, 1991: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N31512), Santa Paula, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE BELL 206B PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE PITTS S-2A. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE S-2A PILOT'S RESTRICTED VISIBILITY FROM THE…
- [NTSB LAX90FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA219), Jun 11, 1990: Aerotek Pitts S2A (N29MC), Thermal, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE DURING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER.
- [NTSB FTW88DPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPJ04), Apr 10, 1988: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N8076), Elk City, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027), Nov 27, 1987: Pitts S-2A (N526DP), Tacoma, WA, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA026), Oct 24, 1987: Pitts S2A (N44LH), Ramseur, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA203), Jul 10, 1986: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N31496), Pompano Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA237), Jun 27, 1986: Pitts S2A (N70JJ), Peru, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA034), Nov 6, 1985: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N42XX), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX85LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA342), Aug 3, 1985: Pitts S-2A (N88M), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX85FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FUM01), Jul 29, 1985: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N56PS), Ramona, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI84LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA385), Sep 8, 1984: Pitts S-2A (N899), Oak Harbor, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX84LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA331), Jun 3, 1984: Pitts S2A (N6JP), Redlands, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX84LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA331), Jun 3, 1984: Pitts S2A (N80053), Redlands, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA83FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA231), Sep 15, 1983: Pitts S-2A (N80041), Green Cove Spr., FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI83FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA387), Aug 20, 1983: Aerotek Pitts S-2A (N80016), Waukegan, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC82FNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC07), Apr 23, 1982: Aerotek-Pitts S-2A (N388N), Warren, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD04), Nov 4, 1980: Pitts S-2A (N333BD), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG46), Jul 1, 1980: Pitts S2A (N21CM), Redlands, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKJ13), Jun 21, 1980: Pitts S-2S (N555JG), Alabaster, AL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA004), Oct 20, 1979: Pitts S-2A (N17DG), Bunnell, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79FCG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG60), Jul 20, 1979: Pitts S2A (N60LG), Ottawa, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE55), May 12, 1979: Pitts S-2A (N7UD), Rockford, IL, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FYA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYA07), Jan 17, 1979: Pitts S-2A (N79DG), Montpelier, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA78DLD74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD74), Sep 10, 1978: Aerotec S-2A (N13GT), Largo, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM29), May 21, 1978: Pitts S2S (N44LH), Latrobe, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG56), Jun 25, 1977: Pitts S-2A (N6PT), New Braunfels, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKT28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT28), Mar 12, 1977: Pitts S2A (N23WB), Ft.Lauderdale, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX77FUM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUM16), Feb 19, 1977: Pitts S-2A (N80053), Santee, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET03), Oct 30, 1976: Pitts Spcl S-2A (N3186S), Kendallville, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEG06), Oct 15, 1975: Pitts S2A (N80032), Harrison, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL054), Apr 19, 1975: Pitts S-2A (N13AS), Riverside, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA75DKJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ24), Sep 19, 1974: Pitts S-2A (N32Z), Gurley, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC45), Jun 8, 1974: Pitts S-2A (N388N), Jaffrey, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKT11), Aug 3, 1972: Pitts Spcl S-2A (N8028), Miami, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (68, newest 50)

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 20250726013969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250726013969A), Jul 26, 2025: Aerotek PITTS S-2A (N83PS), New Holstein, WI, Substantial damage. On July 26, 2025, at 1533Z (1033 CDT), an Aerotek pitts S-2A aircraft, piloted from the rear seat with a passenger in the front, diverted after takeoff from…
- [Incident 20250628008819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250628008819I), Jun 28, 2025: Aerotek PITTS S-2A (N8PB), Scottsdale, AZ, Minor damage. The flight was a repositioning operation to deliver the aircraft to its new owner. The aircraft involved was a pitts S-2A equipped with a sliding canopy in the…
- [Accident 20170526004629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526004629A), May 26, 2017: Aerotek PITTS S-2A (N67PN), Sheboygan Falls, WI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On may 26, 2017, about 1230 central daylight time, a Aerotek pitts s 2A biplane, N67PN, impacted terrain during a descent near Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. The…
- [Accident 20170308001209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170308001209A), Mar 8, 2017: Pitts PITTS-S2A (N1230S), West Palm Beach, FL, Substantial damage. ^Mr. Jacobson^ landed on turf rwy 26R at F45 after a dozen uneventful touch & go's. on last landing the aircraft departed the runway on the right hand side,…
- [Incident 20150503006159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006159I), May 3, 2015: Aerotek PITTS S-2A (N8PB), Scottsdale, AZ, No damage. While taxiing out for take-off, a turnbuckle on the right rudder cable broke. This resulted in the loss of the right brake causing the aircraft to spin around.
- [Incident 20080814845819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814845819I), Aug 14, 2008: Aviat PITTSS2A (N24JL), Wichita, KS, No damage. (-23) Pilot experienced in-flight mechanical problem with rudder/toe brake pedal linkage while practicing aerobatic maneuvers. Pilot determined the cause to be…
- [Accident 20080719841209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080719841209A), Jul 19, 2008: Ayres S2A (N80053), Cleveland, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot departed runway 16 at Cleveland Municipal Airport (6R3). Just after take off the aircraft headed into the tree line to the right of the runway.…
- [Accident 20050501008479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050501008479A), May 1, 2005: Aviat PITTSS2A (N5300V), Tracy, CA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing at touch down aircraft began to drift left off of runway center line. Pilot applied right rudder to correct drift. Left wing contacted…
- [Incident 20020621016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020621016949I), Jun 21, 2002: Aviat PITTSS2A (N2CQ), Zelienople, PA, Minor damage. (-23) On June 21, 2002 at 18:30E while rolling out after landing at zilienopal pa. 8G7 on runway 35 a pitts S-2A N2QC was hit by a deer. The aircraft was…
- [Accident 20010805026179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010805026179A), Aug 5, 2001: Aviat PITTSS2A (N8065), Xenia, OH, No damage. (-23) During landing the pilot lost directional control and hit the west edge embankment of a very deep drainage ditch at about 40 mph. Aircraft damage was…
- [Incident 20010526011279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010526011279I), May 26, 2001: Aviat PITTSS2A (N60CP), Johnstown, PA, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot stated that on landing, cross wind pushed aircraft off left side of runway. Aircraft hit runway light before he was able to get aircraft back on the…
- [Accident 20000526043549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000526043549A), May 26, 2000: Aviat PITTSS2A (N16FJ), Hammonton, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 26, 2000, at about 09:00 eastern daylight time, an Aviat pitts S-2A was substantially damaged while landing at the Hammonton Municipal Airport,…
- [Accident 19970920027629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970920027629A), Sep 20, 1997: Child S2APITTS (N73EW), San Marcos, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Failed timely recovery from a airshow spin. (-23) on September 20, 1997, at 1315 central daylight time, an erotek pitts S-2A aerobatics airplane, N73EW, was…
- [Incident 19961109041089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961109041089I), Nov 9, 1996: Child S2APITTS (N80049), Easton, MD, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot was flying into Easton airport and landed on runway 22. During the final approach the aircraft right main tire struck a night light at the…
- [Incident 19960531018739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960531018739I), May 31, 1996: Ayres S2A (N45CB), Thermal, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: monty bruckman, PIC, was performing touch and goes, on downwind to runway 17, noticed three dust devils. Chp #61 was behind pitts and witnessed dust…
- [Accident 19960427012009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960427012009A), Apr 27, 1996: Child S2APITTS (N8040), Reidsville, NC, Destroyed. During inverted ribbon cutting at airshow collided with ground. Burned.
- [Incident 19960408011309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960408011309I), Apr 8, 1996: Child S2APITTS (N60LG), Fayetteville, NC, Minor damage. Narrative: during a routine landing at a private airstrip near parkton, n.c., Mr. Boyd who was piloting the plane struck a runway landing light with the right…
- [Accident 19950910028241A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950910028241A), Sep 10, 1995: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N79DG), Belvidere, IL, Substantial damage. During landing flare struck N5669P that was on takeoff roll unseen on same runway. Reported radio CTAF call made. (-23) on September 10, 1995 at 1145 CDT, a…
- [Incident 19911020060039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020060039I), Oct 20, 1991: Child S2APITTS (N31475), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway. Found brake and rotor badly gouged.
- [Accident 19910213002322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910213002322A), Feb 13, 1991: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N31512), Santa Paula, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Failed to observe N2282T that was hovering onto runway. Fuselage collided with rotors on climbout. Visiblity factor
- [Incident 19900614034239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900614034239I), Jun 14, 1990: Child S2APITTS (N60CP), Patton, PA, Minor damage. Landed to right on sod strip to clear mowing equipment. Wing hit grass and aircraft veered off runway. Overturned.
- [Accident 19900611019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900611019859A), Jun 11, 1990: Child S2APITTS (N29MC), Thermal, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Inverted GR0UND impact. Was practicing aerobatic manuevers.
- [Accident 19890426010079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890426010079A), Apr 26, 1989: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N31512), Fairfield, CA, Substantial damage. Gear up landing.
- [Incident 19890128009209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890128009209I), Jan 28, 1989: Child S2APITTS (N80049), Burlington, VT. Thought might have engine failure due to fuel leakage. Unable to contact ATC. Entered pattern and landed safely.
- [Accident 19880410008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880410008099A), Apr 10, 1988: Child S2APITTS (N8076), Elk City, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed during inverted spin. Had been practicing acrobatics. Reason for non recovery may have been low skill level
- [Incident 19880324045579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880324045579I), Mar 24, 1988: Child S2APITTS (N51ST), Beaver Falls, PA, Minor damage. On landing rollout, wind gust raised tail of aircraft. Propeller hit runway engine shutdown. Pushed to hanger.
- [Incident 19880131009009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880131009009I), Jan 31, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N32Z), Hollywood, FL. Aircraft engine lost power at cruise altitude. Forced landing on a street. Engine failure cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19871127080471A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871127080471A), Nov 27, 1987: Child S2APITTS (N526DP), Tacoma, WA, Minor damage. While taxiing for takeoff the prop hit the wing of a holding Cessna N9134H. Pilot blamed vision over aircraft nose.
- [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.
- [Incident 19861214084399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861214084399I), Dec 14, 1986: Child S2APITTS (N31474), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Jacket or parachute straps of passenger prevented full travel of rudder. Aircraft was ground looped to solve problem
- [Accident 19860710036399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860710036399A), Jul 10, 1986: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N31496), Pompano Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Student over controlled rudder on the takeoff roll. Aircraft left the runway and nosed over. CFI failed to correct.
- [Accident 19860627028359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860627028359A), Jun 27, 1986: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N70JJ), Peru, IL, Substantial damage. The aircraft overshot on a long, fast landing. Thunderstorms in the area shifted winds. Downwind landing.
- [Accident 19851106058261A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851106058261A), Nov 6, 1985: Child S2APITTS (N42XX), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. During landing flare, aircraft struck 2315V that was on the runway. Sun, radio calls and plane design were factors.
- [Accident 19850803036919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850803036919A), Aug 3, 1985: Child S2APITTS (N88M), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. Bounced on landing. Started a go around and struck a taxiway sign after becoming airborne. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19850728034589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850728034589A), Jul 28, 1985: Child S2APITTS (N56PS), Ramona, CA, Destroyed. Aircraft in nose down attitude collided with hill. Local aerobatics flight.
- [Incident 19841215071589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841215071589I), Dec 15, 1984: Child S2APITTS (N414MB), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. Went into grass area hitting arrowbox, taxiway and runway light before going around.
- [Accident 19840908047739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840908047739A), Sep 8, 1984: Child S2APITTS (N899), Oak Harbor, OH, Destroyed. Pilot was practicing aerobatic maneuvers when aircraft entered inverted spin and did not recover before crashing.
- [Accident 19840603040521A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840603040521A), Jun 3, 1984: Child S2APITTS (N80053), Redlands, CA, Substantial damage. Overtook and collided with the lead pitts N65P during a formation takeoff. Lead pitts engine had hesitated briefly.
- [Incident 19831108070539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831108070539I), Nov 8, 1983: Ayres S2A (N31496), Pompano Beach, FL, Minor damage. Swerved off the runway on the landing roll. Tail wheel steering centering cam malfunctioned.
- [Accident 19830915049329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830915049329A), Sep 15, 1983: Child S2APITTS (N80041), Green Cove Spri, FL, Destroyed. Near vertical impact into a wooded area. No witnesses. Was low on fuel. Placard against acrobatics with low fuel.
- [Accident 19830820043049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830820043049A), Aug 20, 1983: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N80016), Waukegan, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot stalled aircraft at an altitude at which he was unable to recover.
- [Incident 19821207065489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821207065489I), Dec 7, 1982: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N32Z), Pompano Beach, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft bounced on landing. Unable to recover. Came down hard on runway. Came to rest off side of runway.
- [Incident 19821030065249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821030065249I), Oct 30, 1982: Ayres S2A (N80050), San Carlos, CA. Left main gear bungee broke, allowed partial gear collapse on landing.
- [Incident 19820821047859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820821047859I), Aug 21, 1982: Ayres S2A (N31425), Norman, OK, Minor damage. Landed on unmowed runway. Vegetation caught in wheels and brakes. Veered off runway into a ditch.
- [Accident 19820423011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820423011129A), Apr 23, 1982: Ayres S2A (N388N), Warren, VT, Substantial damage. Downdraft encountered on final. Approach caused aircraft to crash short of runway during landing.
- [Incident 19810718058739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810718058739I), Jul 18, 1981: Ayres S2A (N31496), Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft touched down on concrete part of drainage area on new airport. Damaged gear propeller and wing.
- [Incident 19810621056919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810621056919I), Jun 21, 1981: Ayres S2A (N8PB), Joshua Tree, CA, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on touchdown. Bungee cords and safety cable failed. Damage to propeller,belly structure,gear.
- [Accident 19801104067791A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801104067791A), Nov 4, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N333BD), New Orleans, LA, Substantial damage. Struck N737XJ during taxi for take off. N737XJ was holding on taxi way for runup. Pilots view restricted in pitts.
- [Incident 19800831065999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800831065999I), Aug 31, 1980: Ayres S2A (N6EM), Grain Valley, MO, Destroyed. Airplane caught fire during attempted start. It was destroyed.
- [Accident 19800701024311A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800701024311A), Jul 1, 1980: Child S2APITTS (N21CM), Redlands, CA, Substantial damage. Using wrong UNICOM frequency, landed on top of other airplane on short final.

All 68: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a/incidents.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Christen Industries PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2210007
- [Thompson Roger L PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-roger-l-pitts-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221404
- [Petrocelli John M PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/petrocelli-john-m-pitts-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221407
- [Olson Vernon R PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/olson-vernon-r-pitts-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221410
- [Niklaus PITTS S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/niklaus-pitts-s2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636G1
- [Razorback Air Services PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/razorback-air-services-pitts-s-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7221403
- [Long Dennis L PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/long-dennis-l-pitts-s-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7221411

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