# Blatter Richard PITTS S2S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72216B2
- Manufacturer (registry): BLATTER RICHARD
- Model: PITTS S2S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/blatter-richard-pitts-s2s

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI96FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA005), Oct 8, 1995: Blatter-Pitts S2S (N61AC), Waukegan, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were: an improper weight and balance with a center of gravity aft of the rear…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19951008036179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951008036179A), Oct 8, 1995: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N61AC), Chicago/Waukega, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Collided with runway during series of low level rolls. Over gross weight. Aft center gravity. Low skill level. (-23) on October 8, 1995, at approximately 1217…
- [Incident 19840729044229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840729044229I), Jul 29, 1984: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N61AC), Centralia, IL, Minor damage. Damaged the aircraft on a hard landing. Blamed a gusty wind and downdrafts.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerotek PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s2s): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 0110202
- [Christen Industries PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2s): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2210005
- [Skip Stewart PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/skip-stewart-pitts-s-2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056302I
- [Aerobatic Aircraft Texas PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerobatic-aircraft-texas-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056336P
- [Hodges-Dodd PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/hodges-dodd-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A1
- [Grahn J/Grahn G PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/grahn-j-grahn-g-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A3
- [Gillis Charles C PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/gillis-charles-c-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A6
- [Oliver Steven R PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/oliver-steven-r-pitts-s-2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A7
- [Williams Ray L PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-ray-l-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216B1
- [Wolford Leland PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wolford-leland-pitts-s-2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05621VO
- [Wells-Kelly-Wells PITTS S-2-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wells-kelly-wells-pitts-s-2-s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 722020D
- [Bury-Lacey PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/bury-lacey-pitts-s2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A2

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