# Christen Industries PITTS S-1T - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2210002 - Manufacturer (registry): CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC - Model: PITTS S-1T - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-1t 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 (14) - [N49319](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49319): [Anderson Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20RICHARD%20P), [De Leon Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/De%20Leon%20Springs), built 1985, S/N 1029 - [N49325](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49325): [Qualiair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALIAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1985, S/N 1031 - [N49329](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49329): [Carmel, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel), built 1985, S/N 1037, Registration pending - [N49330](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49330): [Cjw Hydrodynamics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJW%20HYDRODYNAMICS%20INC), [Fresno, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fresno), built 1986, S/N 1035 - [N49332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49332): [Blue Eagle Pitts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20EAGLE%20PITTS%20LLC), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), S/N 1039 - [N49337](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49337): [Herrmann Ralf D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRMANN%20RALF%20D), Dahlem, built 1986, S/N 1046 - [N49339](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49339): [Goble John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOBLE%20JOHN%20H), [Cresson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cresson), built 1987, S/N 1047 - [N49342](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49342): [Robinson Mitchell W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20MITCHELL%20W), [Watsonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Watsonville), S/N 1049 - [N49343](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49343): [Schroeder James Conrad](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROEDER%20JAMES%20CONRAD), [Redondo Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redondo%20Beach), built 1987, S/N 1050 - [N49351](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49351): [Midway Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDWAY%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1054 - [N55GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55GG): [All Attitude Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALL%20ATTITUDE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), built 1985, S/N 1030 - [N57W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57W): [Tj Air Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TJ%20AIR%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1990, S/N 1056 - [N6RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6RX): [G&M Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%26M%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kokomo, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Kokomo), built 1989, S/N 1053 - [N85WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85WS): [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 1985, S/N 1028 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 WPR11LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA290), Jun 26, 2011: Christen Industries Pitts S-1T (N77MN), Alkali Lake, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine oil during cruise flight due to the failure of the front bearing oil seal. - [NTSB LAX05CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA200), Jun 12, 2005: Aviat Pitts S-1T (N647J), Fillmore, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to affect timely recovery from an intentional inverted flat spin. - [NTSB MIA93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA088), Mar 21, 1993: Christen Industries Pitts S1-T (N218MC), Naples, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER DESIGNED INTAKE TUBE AND AIR FILTER BY THE NONMECHANIC RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND, WHICH RESULTED IN MOISTURE BUILD UP AND COLLAPSE OF THE AIR FILTER, WHICH RESULTED IN… - [NTSB LAX90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA103), Feb 23, 1990: Pitts S1T (N49351), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 20110626013549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110626013549A), Jun 26, 2011: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-1T (N77MN), Alkali Lake, OR, Destroyed. During cruise flight at approx 6500 MSL the pilot experienced a substantial amount of oil on the windscreen. Within about 5 seconds the pilot scanned the… - [Accident 20050611011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050611011449A), Jun 11, 2005: Amtr PITTSS1T (N647J), Santa Paula, CA, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot entered an inverted spin and could not recover. Pilot parachuted from aircraft. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injury to pilot when he landed in river… - [Incident 20050502006249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050502006249I), May 2, 2005: Amtr PITTSS1T (N77MN), Guymon, OK. (-23) During descent into Guymon for a fuel stop the aircraft began to vibrate extremely. The pilot stated she pulled the power and set the aircraft down in a… - [Accident 19930321005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930321005679A), Mar 21, 1993: Child S1TPITTS (N218MC), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power on takeoff. Crash landed on side of runway. Had installed wrong engine air intake. Cut off air to engine - [Accident 19900223002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900223002629A), Feb 23, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N49351), Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. Windshift on landing roll raised a wing. Lost control. Left the runway into soft dirt and nosed over. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerotek PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-1t): 11 registered aircraft, registry code 0110303 - [Tilton Edwin J PITTS S1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/tilton-edwin-j-pitts-s1t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72206CG - [Teulon Arthur P PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/teulon-arthur-p-pitts-s-1t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72206CK - [Maxwell Jack A PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/maxwell-jack-a-pitts-s-1t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221319 - [Mccoy Randy PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/mccoy-randy-pitts-s-1t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221320 - [Duncan James A PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/duncan-james-a-pitts-s-1t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221325 - [Summer Joel G PITTS S1-T](https://openairdocs.org/model/summer-joel-g-pitts-s1-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605M4 - [Younger William G PITTS S1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/younger-william-g-pitts-s1t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05626KY - [Jack Thomas PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/jack-thomas-pitts-s-1t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72206AT - [Clark James D PITTS S1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/clark-james-d-pitts-s1t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72206CF - [Hess Roger J PITTS S-1T](https://openairdocs.org/model/hess-roger-j-pitts-s-1t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72207B1 - [Silvaroli Anthony J PITTS S-1-T](https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaroli-anthony-j-pitts-s-1-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7221313 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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