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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8130001

Manufacturer (registry)
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
S-2C
Registry code
8130001
Registered
57 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA8SO
Holder
Aviat Aircraft Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 73

1998Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 57

N107BJJanowsky Bruce G · Lakewood, NYBuilt 2003 · S/N 6054N110BKSomes Jason S · Santa Rosa Valley, CABuilt 2007 · S/N 6077N114PSPitts S2b LLC · Salinas, CABuilt 1998 · S/N 6006
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 7 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA19CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S · Hampton, GAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires during approach.Oct 9, 2018 · N126BB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S-2 · Santa Paula, CAThe tailwheel pilot's failure to see and avoid a stationary airplane performing a run-up, which resulted in a ground collision.Feb 12, 2016 · N57BC · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S 2C · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.Oct 28, 2014 · N340BF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2C · Roseburg, ORThe pilot’s loss of orientation while scanning for airport traffic during the turn from the base to final legs of the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.Jan 26, 2014 · N102ZT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S 2C · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in impact with a runway identifier sign, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to take the controls and initiate a go-around.Dec 9, 2013 · N44HV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S2 · Livermore, CAFailure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…Oct 20, 2013 · N15TA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S-2C · Abingdon, VAThe failure of the Pitts pilot to see and avoid the RV-6 that had landed ahead. Contributing to the accident was the Pitts pilot's inability to hear the RV-6 pilot's radio calls due to the lack of a radio in the Pitts.Nov 6, 2011 · N177CD · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI02FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat S-2C · Sheridan, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 16

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20251104015919IAviat S-2C · Somerset, PAPilot stated He lined up on runway 7. As he was about to land (at the threshold) he noticed the windsock had a tailwind to runway 7. He knew the winds were high and at a heading of 130 degrees. He thought about going around and landing on runway 25 for a…Nov 4, 2025 · N57BC · Minor damageAccident 20181009019669AAviat S-2C · Hampton, GAThe aircraft departed Henry County Airport (khmp) for a landing zone Survey flight for an upcoming airshow at atlanta motor speedway. The survey flight was to evaluate the viability of landing the aircraft on the infield section of the track to facilitate the…Oct 9, 2018 · N126BB · Substantial damageAccident 20160212001922AAviat S-2C · Santa Paula, CAOn 02/12/2016 about 1500 the pilot, william cronick landed N57BC at szp airport. While taxiing back towards runway 22 the pilot did not see a stopped aircraft, N704SL, in the run-up area. N57BC taxied into the tail section of N704SL in the run-up area. The…Feb 12, 2016 · N57BC · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR CA090618012Indicator · unserviceable(CAN) DURING PITOT/STATIC GROUND FUNCTION TEST, IT WAS NOTED THAT PILOTS (AFT) AIRSPEED INDICATOR WOULD ACCURATELY INDICATE AN INCREASE IN AIRSPEED BUT WOULD NOT SHOW A DECREASE ONCE PITOT PRESSURE IS RELIEVED AND BROUGHT BACK TO AMBIENT. THIS WOULD CAUSE THEJun 4, 2009 · Ayres S2C · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR 2005FA0001526Canopy · departedCANOPY ASSEMBLY PN S2C503, DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING NORMAL FLIGHT ATTITUDE AND CRUISE SPEED. NO APPARENT COMPONENT FAILURE NOTED ON AIRCRAFT COCKPIT STRUCTURE OR CANOPY RETAINING COMPONENTS. SINCE CANOPY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT RECOVERED. NO PROBABLE CAUSE FOR SEPNov 3, 2005 · N114RM · Ayres S2C · Flight Compartment Windows
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STCs that may be installed · 76

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Snow S2C6 registered aircraftRegistry code 8380206Aviat PITTS S-2C4 registered aircraftRegistry code 2210409Sky International S-2C2 registered aircraftRegistry code 8130000Aero Commander S2C0 registered aircraftRegistry code 0143006
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'S2C' AND m.code NOT IN ('8130001')
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