# FAA incident reports: Aviat S-2C A list on [Aviat S-2C](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-s-2c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20251104015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251104015919I.md): Aviat S-2C · Somerset, PA · Nov 4, 2025 · N57BC · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20181009019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181009019669A.md): Aviat S-2C · Hampton, GA · Oct 9, 2018 · N126BB · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20160212001922A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160212001922A.md): Aviat S-2C · Santa Paula, CA · Feb 12, 2016 · N57BC · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20141028021399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141028021399A.md): Aviat S-2C · Rutland, VT · Oct 28, 2014 · N340BF · Substantial damage > Pilot landed at rut airport with substantial gusting winds. Upon touchdown, aircraft ground looped, causing damage to tail, elevator, right wing tip, right main gear, and tail wheel. Tail structure frame was substantially bent and would require major repair.… - [Incident 20140601008769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140601008769I.md): Aviat S-2C · Camarillo, CA · Jun 1, 2014 · N57BC · Minor damage > Lower right aileron connection bolt failed or came undone. Aileron folded vertically, bending left side bracket/hinge. Pilot landed safely. - [Accident 20140126000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126000919A.md): Aviat S-2C · Roseburg, OR · Jan 26, 2014 · N102ZT · Substantial damage > While in his turn for final for runway 35 (while keeping visual with runway) the PIC adjusted his turn to avoid other aircraft in pattern yet failed to notice tree just off the south west end of the runway. Aircraft collided with top 5 feet of the tree… - [Accident 20131209025819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131209025819A.md): Aviat S-2C · Chandler, AZ · Dec 9, 2013 · N44HV · Substantial damage > A pitts S2-C airplane was damaged following a loss of control during an instructional flight. Substanial damage was confirmed by airworthiness inspector. The flight instructor reported that he and the private pilot were practicing touch-and-go landings. On… - [Accident 20131020021452A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131020021452A.md): Aviat S-2C · Livermore, CA · Oct 20, 2013 · N15TA · Substantial damage > Pitts aircraft landed on runway 25R at Livermore, CA. Tower instructed to turn left on taxiway golf, hold short of 25L and remain on tower frequency. Pilot held for clearance to cross 25L while waiting for a rv to land and exit 25L. Tower cleared aircraft to… - [Incident 20120724015939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120724015939I.md): Aviat S-2C · Meadow Lake, CO · Jul 24, 2012 · N19FC · Minor damage > 07/24/2012 Colorado springs, CO (kfly), Aviat S-2C, N19FC, ground looped during taxi operations. Substantial damage, no injuries. - [Accident 20111106028632A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111106028632A.md): Aviat S-2C · Abingdon, VA · Nov 6, 2011 · N177CD · Minor damage > On November 6, 2011 the following aircraft were involved in a collision this accident was not reported to the national transportation safety board NTSB as required by CFR title 49 part 830.5 (a)(5). The aforementioned accident came to this offices attention… - [Incident 20070813017289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070813017289I.md): Amtr PITTSS2C · San Jose, CA · Aug 13, 2007 · N148F · Minor damage > (-23) While taxiing the aircraft for takeoff on taxiway "z" the pilot clipped a blue taxiway light in the run up area. The aircraft only knocked off the lens but did not break the bulb of the light assembly. The aircraft received some minor damage to the… - [Incident 20050907023739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050907023739I.md): Ayres S2C · Elizabeth City, CO · Sep 7, 2005 · N114RM · Minor damage > (-23) Canopy departed aircraft 6-8 miles south/southeast of Elizabeth, CO. Just after finishing a loop, 10-15 seconds after straight and level during a demonstration by the pilot [privacy data omitted]. Canopy hinged on right side popped off the nylon guides… - [Incident 20040524023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040524023039I.md): Ayres S2C · Pottsville, PA · May 24, 2004 · N102ZT · Substantial damage > (-23) On final approach during flare the pilot added power thus raising the nose and obscuring his view of the runway. The aircraft drifted to the right. The right wing began to contact treetops along the right edge of the runway as the aircraft descended.… - [Incident 20030425014779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030425014779I.md): Ayres S2C · Sebring, FL · Apr 25, 2003 · N340BF · Substantial damage > (-23) Events of 25 April at approximately 4:00 pm at the Sebring airport, Sebring, Florida. I was taxiing on a yellow lined marked taxiway to the run up area to do an engine check and then, if successful, to fly. I was "s turning" down the taxi way at idle… - [Accident 20020925037989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020925037989A.md): Amtr PITTSS2C · Sheridan, IN · Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On September 25, 2002, at 1708 central daylight time, an Aviat S-2C, N116PS, operated by fly aerobatic, was destroyed on impact with terrain during an aerobatic flight near Sheridan, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the… - [Incident 20010416037279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010416037279I.md): Amtr PITTSS2C · Lakeland, FL · Apr 16, 2001 · N19FC · Minor damage > (-23) On Monday 16 April 2001 at approximately 17:35 dst, Mr. Fred r. cabanas, holder of pilot certificate number 2234088, was pilot in command operating his pitts S-2 aircraft, N19FC. Mr. Cabanas was taxiing 19FC for departure from the Lakeland linder… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8130001') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-s-2c/incidents --- 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.