# Aerotek PITTS S-2B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0110304 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROTEK INC - Model: PITTS S-2B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 16 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2b 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 (16) - [N160FU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160FU): [Extreme Attitude Recovery & Aerobatics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXTREME%20ATTITUDE%20RECOVERY%20%26%20AEROBATICS%20LLC), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1983, S/N 5021 - [N18PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18PK): [Wittenborn Grant A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITTENBORN%20GRANT%20A), [Olathe, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Olathe), built 1983, S/N 5018 - [N222JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222JD): [Acro Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACRO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1983, S/N 5016 - [N260JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260JG): [Sworts Virgilea](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWORTS%20VIRGILEA), [Chapmansboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chapmansboro), S/N 5002 - [N260JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260JH): [Spaller James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPALLER%20JAMES%20M), [Cortland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cortland), built 1983, S/N 5012 - [N34PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34PZ): [Pitts S2-B Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTS%20S2-B%20AERO%20LLC), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1983, S/N 5022 - [N5305A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5305A): [Rathbun Daniel F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RATHBUN%20DANIEL%20F), [Odessa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Odessa), built 1983, S/N 5009 - [N5310S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5310S): [Gordon William S III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORDON%20WILLIAM%20S%20III), [Aurora, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aurora), built 1984, S/N 5004 - [N5311G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5311G): [Long Jill A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20JILL%20A), [Apo Ae, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Apo%20Ae), S/N 5013 - [N5311J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5311J): [Mullins Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLINS%20MICHAEL), [Seaford, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Seaford), built 1983, S/N 5026 - [N5324X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5324X): [Echelon Flight Support LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHELON%20FLIGHT%20SUPPORT%20LLC), [Decatur, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Decatur), built 1983, S/N 5011 - [N5329X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5329X): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 5056 - [N69PU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69PU): [Go&Fly World Wide Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%26FLY%20WORLD%20WIDE%20INC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1983, S/N 5014 - [N800DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800DS): [Gorin Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORIN%20EUGENE), [Cedar Grove, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Cedar%20Grove), built 1983, S/N 5008 - [N888BN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888BN): [Unlimited Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNLIMITED%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Webster, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Webster), built 1984, S/N 5047 - [N901Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901Z): [Braddock Zachary J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADDOCK%20ZACHARY%20J), [Ladson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Ladson), built 1987, S/N 5125 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 GAA19CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA577), Sep 28, 2019: Pitts S2 (N5310S), Morrisville, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down. - [NTSB CEN19FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA270), Aug 16, 2019: Pitts S2 (N600DF), New Orleans, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA245), Aug 31, 1986: Aerotek Pitts S-2B (N260PS), Salt Lake City, UT, destroyed - [NTSB FTW86FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA027), Dec 28, 1985: Pitts S-2B (N5305A), Caddo Mills, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHI85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA179), Apr 28, 1985: Pitts Pitts S2B (N260JH), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA84LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA127), Apr 2, 1984: Pitts S-2-B (N5302M), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA034), May 7, 1980: Pitts S2S (N22EL), Olathe, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (12) 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. - [Incident 20200804013389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200804013389I), Aug 4, 2020: Aerotek Inc PITTS S-2B (N222JD), Brighton, CO, Minor damage. On August 4, 2020, at 0830 local time, pitts S-2B, N222JD suffered a hard landing at CO12 Van Aire Airport. There were two crewmembers on board the aircraft,… - [Accident 20190928023119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190928023119A), Sep 28, 2019: Aerotek Inc PITTS S-2B (N5310S), Morrisville, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot in command and only occupant of this aerobatic bi-wing airplane stated that he had completed aerobatic flight in the aerobatic box adjacent to runway… - [Accident 20190816008939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190816008939A), Aug 16, 2019: Aerotek Inc PITTS S-2B (N600DF), New Orleans, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft was totally destroyed after it impacted the ground and burst into flames. Lycoming engines? Air safety investigator examined the engine on August 18,… - [Incident 19960519021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960519021919I), May 19, 1996: Child S2BPITTS (N9WQ), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft was landing on rwy 11L. Ran off the left side of the runway. Rt. Rudder was applied with no response. Suspect damage to the steerable… - [Incident 19900629033649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900629033649I), Jun 29, 1990: Child S2BPITTS (N901Z), Kaunakakai, HI, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing on second approach to runway. Right tire blew out and gear damaged. Veered off runway. - [Incident 19891005058239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891005058239I), Oct 5, 1989: Child S2BPITTS (N260JG), Springfield, TN, Minor damage. Struck a deer on landing rollout. Lower right wing damaged. - [Incident 19880709039429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880709039429I), Jul 9, 1988: Child S2BPITTS (N5305A), Rockwall, TX. Engine lost power. Forced landing in a field. Landed safely. Cause of engine failure undetermined. - [Accident 19860831043309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860831043309A), Aug 31, 1986: Child S2BPITTS (N260PS), Salt Lake City, UT, Destroyed. Pilot failed to recover from a loop after engine lost power. Cartwheeled off runway. Suspect fuel contamination. - [Accident 19851228066862A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851228066862A), Dec 28, 1985: Child S2BPITTS (N5305A), Caddo Mills, TX, Substantial damage. Turning final overtook and collided with N6876X severing its tail. N6876X had made incorrect straight in pattern. - [Accident 19850428019379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850428019379A), Apr 28, 1985: Child S2BPITTS (N260JH), Indianapolis, IN, Destroyed. Wingtip struck runway during a series of unauthorized aileron rolls. Aircraft cartwheeled to a stop. - [Accident 19840402008212A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840402008212A), Apr 2, 1984: Child S2BPITTS (N5302M), St Augustine, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft collided with N1947G during practice of dual aerobatic maneuvers for an airshow. - [Accident 19800507012509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800507012509A), May 7, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N22EL), Olathe, KS, Destroyed. Aerobatic pilot crashed out of control after a long practice session. Possible unconsciousness, prolonged g force. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2004FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000229), Feb 17, 2004: DOPE FILM. DELAMINATED. ALL OF THE DOPE FILM DELAMINATED FROM THE CECONITE 102 FABRIC. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IMPROPER APPLICATION METHOD WAS USED. THE RANDO ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Christen Industries PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2b): 60 registered aircraft, registry code 2210006 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.