Aerotek PITTS S-2A

FAA incident reports · 68

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Accident 20250726013969AAerotek Pitts S-2A · New Holstein, WIOn 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 wittman regional airport (kosh), WI, to the uncontrolled New Holstein Municipal Airport (8D1), WI. The…Jul 26, 2025 · N83PS · Substantial damageIncident 20250628008819IAerotek Pitts S-2A · Scottsdale, AZThe 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 rear cockpit. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft exhibited reduced performance—likely due to high…Jun 28, 2025 · N8PB · Minor damageAccident 20170526004629AAerotek Pitts S-2A · Sheboygan Falls, WIOn 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 purpose of the flight was part 91 recreational flight. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were…May 26, 2017 · N67PN · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20170308001209APitts PITTS-S2A · West Palm Beach, FL^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, the main gear pant fairing bogged down causing the aircraft to flip. Minor injuries were sustained but…Mar 8, 2017 · N1230S · Substantial damageIncident 20150503006159IAerotek Pitts S-2A · Scottsdale, AZWhile 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.May 3, 2015 · N8PB · No damageIncident 20080814845819IAviat PITTSS2A · Wichita, KS(-23) Pilot experienced in-flight mechanical problem with rudder/toe brake pedal linkage while practicing aerobatic maneuvers. Pilot determined the cause to be a problem with the left toe brake master cylinder after leveling off in flight. There was no…Aug 14, 2008 · N24JL · No damageAccident 20080719841209AAyres S2A · Cleveland, TX(-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. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained fatal injuries.Jul 19, 2008 · N80053 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20050501008479AAviat PITTSS2A · Tracy, CA(-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 runway surface resulting in aircraft loss of control. Aircraft experienced a prop strike and became…May 1, 2005 · N5300V · Minor damageIncident 20020621016949IAviat PITTSS2A · Zelienople, PA(-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 pushed off the runway to the ramp. Damage to the aircraft was limited to minor cracking on the right gear…Jun 21, 2002 · N2CQ · Minor damageAccident 20010805026179AAviat PITTSS2A · Xenia, OH(-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 substantial and the pilot was seriously injured.Aug 5, 2001 · N8065 · No damageIncident 20010526011279IAviat PITTSS2A · Johnstown, PA(-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 runway. Pilot was not injured but aircraft sustained minor damage. Submission of this report closes…May 26, 2001 · N60CP · Minor damageAccident 20000526043549AAviat PITTSS2A · Hammonton, NJ(-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, Hammonton, NJ. The certificated private pilot and a passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological…May 26, 2000 · N16FJ · Substantial damageAccident 19970920027629AChild S2APITTS · San Marcos, TXFailed 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 destroyed following a loss of control while maneuvering near San Marcos, Texas. The airline transport…Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19961109041089IChild S2APITTS · Easton, MDNarrative: 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 U.S. 50 and airport road intersection. The light was subsequently damaged and the landing was…Nov 9, 1996 · N80049 · Minor damageIncident 19960531018739IAyres S2A · Thermal, CANarrative: 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 devils. Bruckman went around, landed okay on next attempt. During roll out, left main gear came off…May 31, 1996 · N45CB · Minor damageAccident 19960427012009AChild S2APITTS · Reidsville, NCDuring inverted ribbon cutting at airshow collided with ground. Burned.Apr 27, 1996 · N8040 · DestroyedIncident 19960408011309IChild S2APITTS · Fayetteville, NCNarrative: 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 wing. Damage incurred to the right wing consisted of the leading edge of the wings sustaining a…Apr 8, 1996 · N60LG · Minor damageAccident 19950910028241AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS2S · Belvidere, ILDuring 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 pitts, S2A, N79DG, was substantially damaged when it collided with another airplane while landing at…Sep 10, 1995 · N79DG · Substantial damageIncident 19911020060039IChild S2APITTS · Houston, TXLost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway. Found brake and rotor badly gouged.Oct 20, 1991 · N31475 · Minor damageAccident 19910213002322AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS2S · Santa Paula, CAFailed to observe N2282T that was hovering onto runway. Fuselage collided with rotors on climbout. Visiblity factorFeb 13, 1991 · N31512 · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19900614034239IChild S2APITTS · Patton, PALanded to right on sod strip to clear mowing equipment. Wing hit grass and aircraft veered off runway. Overturned.Jun 14, 1990 · N60CP · Minor damageAccident 19900611019859AChild S2APITTS · Thermal, CAInverted GR0UND impact. Was practicing aerobatic manuevers.Jun 11, 1990 · N29MC · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19890426010079AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Fairfield, CAGear up landing.Apr 26, 1989 · N31512 · Substantial damageIncident 19890128009209IChild S2APITTS · Burlington, VTThought might have engine failure due to fuel leakage. Unable to contact ATC. Entered pattern and landed safely.Jan 28, 1989 · N80049Accident 19880410008099AChild S2APITTS · Elk City, OKCrashed during inverted spin. Had been practicing acrobatics. Reason for non recovery may have been low skill levelApr 10, 1988 · N8076 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19880324045579IChild S2APITTS · Beaver Falls, PAOn landing rollout, wind gust raised tail of aircraft. Propeller hit runway engine shutdown. Pushed to hanger.Mar 24, 1988 · N51ST · Minor damageIncident 19880131009009IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS2S · Hollywood, FLAircraft engine lost power at cruise altitude. Forced landing on a street. Engine failure cause undetermined.Jan 31, 1988 · N32ZAccident 19871127080471AChild S2APITTS · Tacoma, WAWhile taxiing for takeoff the prop hit the wing of a holding Cessna N9134H. Pilot blamed vision over aircraft nose.Nov 27, 1987 · N526DP · Minor damageAccident 19871024065969AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS2S · Ramseur, NCLost directional control on rollout. Ground looped. Caused substantial damage to the aircrafts undercarriage.Oct 24, 1987 · N44LH · Substantial damageIncident 19861214084399IChild S2APITTS · Tucson, AZJacket or parachute straps of passenger prevented full travel of rudder. Aircraft was ground looped to solve problemDec 14, 1986 · N31474 · Minor damageAccident 19860710036399AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Pompano Beach, FLStudent over controlled rudder on the takeoff roll. Aircraft left the runway and nosed over. CFI failed to correct.Jul 10, 1986 · N31496 · Substantial damageAccident 19860627028359AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Peru, ILThe aircraft overshot on a long, fast landing. Thunderstorms in the area shifted winds. Downwind landing.Jun 27, 1986 · N70JJ · Substantial damageAccident 19851106058261AChild S2APITTS · Chandler, AZDuring landing flare, aircraft struck 2315V that was on the runway. Sun, radio calls and plane design were factors.Nov 6, 1985 · N42XX · Substantial damageAccident 19850803036919AChild S2APITTS · Van Nuys, CABounced on landing. Started a go around and struck a taxiway sign after becoming airborne. Landed safely.Aug 3, 1985 · N88M · Substantial damageAccident 19850728034589AChild S2APITTS · Ramona, CAAircraft in nose down attitude collided with hill. Local aerobatics flight.Jul 28, 1985 · N56PS · DestroyedIncident 19841215071589IChild S2APITTS · Fullerton, CAWent into grass area hitting arrowbox, taxiway and runway light before going around.Dec 15, 1984 · N414MB · Minor damageAccident 19840908047739AChild S2APITTS · Oak Harbor, OHPilot was practicing aerobatic maneuvers when aircraft entered inverted spin and did not recover before crashing.Sep 8, 1984 · N899 · DestroyedAccident 19840603040521AChild S2APITTS · Redlands, CAOvertook and collided with the lead pitts N65P during a formation takeoff. Lead pitts engine had hesitated briefly.Jun 3, 1984 · N80053 · Substantial damageIncident 19831108070539IAyres S2A · Pompano Beach, FLSwerved off the runway on the landing roll. Tail wheel steering centering cam malfunctioned.Nov 8, 1983 · N31496 · Minor damageAccident 19830915049329AChild S2APITTS · Green Cove Spri, FLNear vertical impact into a wooded area. No witnesses. Was low on fuel. Placard against acrobatics with low fuel.Sep 15, 1983 · N80041 · DestroyedAccident 19830820043049AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Waukegan, ILPilot stalled aircraft at an altitude at which he was unable to recover.Aug 20, 1983 · N80016 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19821207065489IAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Pompano Beach, FLAircraft bounced on landing. Unable to recover. Came down hard on runway. Came to rest off side of runway.Dec 7, 1982 · N32Z · Minor damageIncident 19821030065249IAyres S2A · San Carlos, CALeft main gear bungee broke, allowed partial gear collapse on landing.Oct 30, 1982 · N80050Incident 19820821047859IAyres S2A · Norman, OKLanded on unmowed runway. Vegetation caught in wheels and brakes. Veered off runway into a ditch.Aug 21, 1982 · N31425 · Minor damageAccident 19820423011129AAyres S2A · Warren, VTDowndraft encountered on final. Approach caused aircraft to crash short of runway during landing.Apr 23, 1982 · N388N · Substantial damageIncident 19810718058739IAyres S2A · Palm Beach, FLAircraft touched down on concrete part of drainage area on new airport. Damaged gear propeller and wing.Jul 18, 1981 · N31496 · Minor damageIncident 19810621056919IAyres S2A · Joshua Tree, CALanding gear collapsed on touchdown. Bungee cords and safety cable failed. Damage to propeller,belly structure,gear.Jun 21, 1981 · N8PB · Minor damageAccident 19801104067791AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · New Orleans, LAStruck N737XJ during taxi for take off. N737XJ was holding on taxi way for runup. Pilots view restricted in pitts.Nov 4, 1980 · N333BD · Substantial damageIncident 19800831065999IAyres S2A · Grain Valley, MOAirplane caught fire during attempted start. It was destroyed.Aug 31, 1980 · N6EM · DestroyedAccident 19800701024311AChild S2APITTS · Redlands, CAUsing wrong UNICOM frequency, landed on top of other airplane on short final.Jul 1, 1980 · N21CM · Substantial damage
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