# Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0110301 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROTEK - Model: PITTS SPECIAL S-1S - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 115 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 30 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-special-s-1s 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 (30) - [N100MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100MP): [Meyer Christopher R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20CHRISTOPHER%20R), [Colchester, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Colchester), built 1976, S/N 1-0038 - [N117RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117RG): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1974, S/N 1-0027 - [N11CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CD): [Travelaire Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAVELAIRE%20SERVICE%20INC), [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), built 1978, S/N 1-0056 - [N16628](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16628): [Dungan Gregory D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNGAN%20GREGORY%20D), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1973, S/N 1-0010 - [N20JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20JB): [Bastian Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASTIAN%20RICHARD%20L), [Burns, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Burns), built 1974, S/N 1-0031 - [N21JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21JK): [Kaminski Charles D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAMINSKI%20CHARLES%20D), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1974, S/N 1-0019 - [N222EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222EC): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1976, S/N 1-0041 - [N29JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29JL): [Griffin Justin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20JUSTIN%20B), [Andrews, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Andrews), built 1974, S/N 1-0024 - [N30JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30JP): [Philpott Connor J Ryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILPOTT%20CONNOR%20J%20RYAN), [Newbury Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newbury%20Park), built 1977, S/N 1-0052 - [N371WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N371WS): [Harney Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARNEY%20PATRICK), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), built 1974, S/N 1-0015 - [N44EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44EW): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1978, S/N 1-0058 - [N45GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45GP): [Paulson Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAULSON%20GARY%20L), [Alexandria, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Alexandria), S/N 1-0012 - [N49300](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49300): [Windsor, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Windsor), S/N 1-0051, Sale reported - [N774PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N774PM): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1977, S/N 1-0055 - [N7WD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7WD): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1973, S/N 1-0007 - [N7WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7WH): [Carney John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARNEY%20JOHN%20A), [Palm City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20City), S/N 1-0005 - [N8025](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8025): [Buergel Sandra J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUERGEL%20SANDRA%20J), [East Aurora, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Aurora), built 1974, S/N 1-0018 - [N8032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8032): [Kelly Patrick E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLY%20PATRICK%20E), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1974, S/N 1-0020 - [N8033](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8033): [Stafy Ronald F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAFY%20RONALD%20F), [Pottstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pottstown), built 1974, S/N 1-0021 - [N8034](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8034): [Lumley William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUMLEY%20WILLIAM%20B), [Delray Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Delray%20Beach), built 1974, S/N 1-0022 - [N8064](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8064): [Corvallis Aerobatics Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORVALLIS%20AEROBATICS%20GROUP%20LLC), [Corvallis, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Corvallis), S/N 1-0033 - [N8074](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8074): [Turner Bryan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20BRYAN%20J), [Occidental, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Occidental), built 1977, S/N 1-0049 - [N8078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8078): [Tkg Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TKG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1977, S/N 1-0054 - [N82RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82RH): [Holte Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLTE%20BRIAN%20J), [Monticello, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Monticello), S/N 1-0003 - [N86GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86GP): [Nichols Clint T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CLINT%20T), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1973, S/N 1-0011 - [N88UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88UM): [Schefer Charles W L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHEFER%20CHARLES%20W%20L), [Warrenton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Warrenton), built 1975, S/N 1-0035 - [N8FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8FS): [Thorsgard Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORSGARD%20KEITH%20A), [Mcville, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Mcville), built 1975, S/N 1-0034 - [N91JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91JW): [Dash Marilyn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DASH%20MARILYN), [Sparks, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Sparks), S/N 1-0023 - [N99PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99PF): [3g Classic Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3G%20CLASSIC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1-0006 - [N9JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9JT): [Everything Pitts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERYTHING%20PITTS%20LLC), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1973, S/N 1-0001 ## NTSB investigations (21) 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 ERA22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA364), Aug 6, 2022: Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S (N49310), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the… - [NTSB GAA16CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA500), Sep 17, 2016: Aerotek Pitts Special (N91JW), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA084), Dec 27, 2014: Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S (N49294), Westminster, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on final approach to land. - [NTSB ERA09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA307), May 24, 2009: Aerotek Pitts Spec (N55MF), Beaver Falls, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX00LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA315), Aug 28, 2000: Pitts S1S (N9PJ), Westminister, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna. - [NTSB MIA98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA099), Mar 11, 1998: Pitts S1-S (N99PF), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper use of flight controls (ailerons) during a touch-and-go landing with a crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor… - [NTSB IAD96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA126), Aug 4, 1996: Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S (N2HT), Pittsburgh, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing… - [NTSB NYC92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA143), Aug 5, 1992: Pitts S-1S (N88UM), Galion, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. - [NTSB NYC92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA131), Jun 28, 1992: Pitts S1S (N8025), Hornell, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE MISJUDGED LANDING BY THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. - [NTSB BFO92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA061), May 14, 1992: Aerotek Pitts S-1S (N4MG), Hopkinsville, KY, destroyed. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 OIL RING IN THE NUMBER 4 ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND ENGINE POWER LOSS. - [NTSB DEN86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA114), Apr 11, 1986: Aerotek PITTS-S-1S (N14RN), Loveland, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA83LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA175), Aug 13, 1983: Pitts S-1S (N8067), Madras, OR, destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLT10), Jun 9, 1981: Pitts S1S (N8020), Savannah, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ATL80FLT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLT08), May 26, 1980: Pitts S1A (N99MS), Oakland, TN, destroyed - [NTSB NYC79FGM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM41), Aug 1, 1979: Pitts S1S (N8004), Bedford, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ30), Mar 4, 1978: Pitts S-1S (N30JP), Marana, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DA003), Oct 11, 1976: Pitts Spcl S-1S (N7WH), Durant, OK, minor damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI76AC009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC009), Aug 2, 1975: Pitts S-1S (N3R), New Castle, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI76DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE07), Jul 20, 1975: Pitts S-1S (N76NZ), Gilberts, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75FKQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ33), May 25, 1975: Pitts S1S (N1NN), Clarksdale, MS, minor damage - [NTSB CHI74DEA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEA38), Mar 23, 1974: Pitts S-1S (N3R), New Castle, IN, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (19) 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 20220806020311A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220806020311A), Aug 6, 2022: Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S (N49310), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. This accident was due to a ground collision between two aircraft. The pilot of the pitts, (this report AEA0522020) stated that he made a radio call that he was… - [Accident 20160917025059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160917025059A), Sep 17, 2016: Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S (N91JW), Stead, NV, Substantial damage. During the national championship air races N91JW had completed the race event an during the landing rollout airmen made inproper inputs causing the aircraft to… - [Accident 20141227023042A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141227023042A), Dec 27, 2014: Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S (N49294), Westminster, MD, Destroyed. Piper cherokee, N95297 was inbound runway 16 approx 100FT MSL. The pitts, N49294 struck the left side pilots compartment roof area, the right main landing gear… - [Accident 20090524011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090524011839A), May 24, 2009: Amtr PITTSSPECIAL (N55MF), Beaver Falls, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) PIC was conducting a flight after a condition inspection and installation of a new prop. During the landing, the PIC lost control of the aircraft, tipped… - [Accident 20000827028721A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000827028721A), Aug 27, 2000: Amtr PITTSSPECS1S (N9PJ), Westmister, CA, No damage. (-23) Two a/c flying in formation collided in the air. A Cessna 172 rg was the lead a/c. a pitts S1-S was flying in trail. The pilot of the pitts S1-S was… - [Accident 19980311006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980311006849A), Mar 11, 1998: Child S1SPITTS (N99PF), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. Lost control taking off in crosswind. Swerved. Hit brakes. Nosed over. - [Accident 19960804020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960804020599A), Aug 4, 1996: Child S1SPITTS (N2HT), Pittsburgh, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Performing aerobatics, went into river, witness saw part of wing break off while in flight. (.4)the pilot received clearance into the approved airshow… - [Incident 19950915047579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950915047579I), Sep 15, 1995: Child S1SPITTS (N9PJ), Scribner, NE, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot departed the north omaha airport on a flight to test an aircraft for the purpose of purchasing it. Some airwork was accomplished enroute to… - [Accident 19920805029049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920805029049A), Aug 5, 1992: Child S1SPITTS (N88UM), Galion, OH, Substantial damage. Over controlled corrections to runway alignment. Lost control and ground looped. - [Accident 19920628021989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920628021989A), Jun 28, 1992: Child S1SPITTS (N8025), Hornell, NY, Substantial damage. Bounced and porpoised on landing. Lost control. Added power for go around too late and ground looped. - [Accident 19920513014829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920513014829A), May 13, 1992: Child S1SPITTS (N4MG), Hopkinsville, KY, Destroyed. Lost oil pressure. Struck guy wire landing on a road. NR4 cylinder worn and broken rings. Pressurized crankcase. - [Accident 19860411014259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860411014259A), Apr 11, 1986: Child S1SPITTS (N14RN), Fort Collins, CO, Substantial damage. Accelerated during downhill downwind landing rollout. Applied brakes and nosed over on runway. - [Incident 19860222012229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860222012229I), Feb 22, 1986: Child S1SPITTS (N49294), Wichita Falls, TX, Minor damage. Struck a mobil helicopter pad while taxiing for takeoff. - [Accident 19830813043609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830813043609A), Aug 13, 1983: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N8067), Madras, OR, Destroyed. Lost control and flew into ground on an inverted low pass over airport. Was practicing under a waiver for aerobatics - [Incident 19810817062169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810817062169I), Aug 17, 1981: Child S1SPITTS (N2HT), Latrobe, PA, Minor damage. Pilot attempting right turn during rollout aircraft flipped on back. - [Accident 19810609031639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810609031639A), Jun 9, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N8020), Savannah, TN, Destroyed. Dived into ground from inverted flight during practice aerobatics. Possible incorrect elevator input. - [Accident 19800526015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800526015659A), May 26, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N99MS), Oakland, TN, Destroyed. Ran out of fuel en route. Hit ditch short of emergency landing area, after gliding under a power line. - [Accident 19790801017509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790801017509A), Aug 1, 1979: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N8004), Bedford, PA, Substantial damage. Plt made 2 hard landings, damaged landing gear on each. Tried another go around and ran off end of rwy,over cliff. - [Incident 19780204005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780204005889I), Feb 4, 1978: Child S1SPITTS (N30JP), Grand Junction, CO, Minor damage. Pilot allowed tail to come up during engine run-up. Prop was damaged. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Fugate Joseph C PITTS SPECIAL S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/fugate-joseph-c-pitts-special-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624Q4 - [Pilkenton Robin PITTS SPECIAL S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/pilkenton-robin-pitts-special-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625WA - [Curtis Cumberland PITTS SPECIAL S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtis-cumberland-pitts-special-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056349T - [Dearing PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/dearing-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72201A6 - [Coleman PITTS SPECIAL S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/coleman-pitts-special-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220261 - [Cole PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cole-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220602 - [Williams PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220612 - [Schmidt PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/schmidt-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220613 - [Csolkovits PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/csolkovits-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220614 - [Eberle John S PITTS SPECIAL S1-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/eberle-john-s-pitts-special-s1-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220629 - [Wooten PITTS SPECIAL S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wooten-pitts-special-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220633 - [Shiner PITTS SPECIAL S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/shiner-pitts-special-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220638 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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