# Christen Industries PITTS S-2B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2210006 - Manufacturer (registry): CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC - Model: PITTS S-2B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 60 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2b 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 (60, first 50) - [N117CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117CL): [Icenogle Roger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ICENOGLE%20ROGER%20A), [Inver Grove, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Inver%20Grove), built 1984, S/N 5061 - [N12CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12CK): [Amoss Harold Lindsay III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMOSS%20HAROLD%20LINDSAY%20III), [Redmond, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Redmond), built 1990, S/N 5179 - [N149TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149TM): [Boundless Action Sports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUNDLESS%20ACTION%20SPORTS%20LLC), [Gilroy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gilroy), S/N 5165 - [N17PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17PW): [Pastron Willard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PASTRON%20WILLARD%20P), [Camano Island, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Camano%20Island), built 1988, S/N 5148 - [N189PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189PR): [Roye Bart L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROYE%20BART%20L), [Slaton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Slaton), built 1989, S/N 5172 - [N220TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220TA): [Aircraft Partner Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20PARTNER%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Berlin, built 1988, S/N 5134 - [N232CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232CM): [Inverted Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INVERTED%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Newnan, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Newnan), built 1989, S/N 5177 - [N260AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260AB): [Life Inverted LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIFE%20INVERTED%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1989, S/N 5175 - [N260EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260EP): [Gastons White River Resort Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GASTONS%20WHITE%20RIVER%20RESORT%20INC), [Lakeview, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lakeview), built 1987, S/N 5126 - [N260GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260GR): [King Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20MARK%20R), [Oxnard, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oxnard), built 1984, S/N 5059 - [N260JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260JP): [Victor James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTOR%20JAMES%20A), [Kingsville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kingsville), built 1986, S/N 5100 - [N260L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260L): [Montana Wingnuts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTANA%20WINGNUTS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1989, S/N 5171 - [N260MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260MM): [4 Gs Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/4%20GS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Schaumburg, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Schaumburg), built 1990, S/N 5186 - [N260SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260SJ): [Muller Peter E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLER%20PETER%20E), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), S/N 5094 - [N260SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260SL): [Aeroquest LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROQUEST%20LLC), [Harold, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Harold), built 1990, S/N 5187 - [N260WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260WR): [Flight Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), built 1987, S/N 5124 - [N267SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N267SW): [Asadoorian Todd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASADOORIAN%20TODD), [Arlington, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Arlington), S/N 5077 - [N26ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26ER): [Green Hornet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20HORNET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1984, S/N 5044 - [N271DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271DW): [Bundock David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUNDOCK%20DAVID), [Wayne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Wayne), built 1988, S/N 5136 - [N272AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272AF): [Early Roy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EARLY%20ROY%20W), [Beaver, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Beaver), built 1988, S/N 5146 - [N287A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N287A): [Harvey Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20STEVEN%20T), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), S/N 5107 - [N289PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N289PR): [Walker James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20JAMES%20E), [Fuquay Varina, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Fuquay%20Varina), built 1989, S/N 5173 - [N312JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312JT): [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 1988, S/N 5135 - [N321BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321BH): [Kinkel Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINKEL%20PHILIP%20J), [Bow, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bow), S/N 5138 - [N3VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3VG): [Inverted Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INVERTED%20AERO%20LLC), [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill), built 1991, S/N 5198 - [N43BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43BT): [Pearson Ronald P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARSON%20RONALD%20P), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1990, S/N 5178 - [N440BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440BB): [Head James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEAD%20JAMES%20M), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1988, S/N 5154 - [N5051](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5051): [Akland Konrad R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AKLAND%20KONRAD%20R), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1984, S/N 5051 - [N511MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511MF): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1988, S/N 5149 - [N519ZB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N519ZB): [Pittsbird LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTSBIRD%20LLC), [Malvern, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Malvern), built 1988, S/N 5142 - [N51AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51AF): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), S/N 5082 - [N51GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51GF): [North Valley Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20VALLEY%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Valley City, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Valley%20City), S/N 5089 - [N5342U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5342U): [Treat Douglas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREAT%20DOUGLAS%20M), [Janesville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Janesville), S/N 5085 - [N5349U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5349U): [Silver Ace Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVER%20ACE%20AVIATION), [Toccoa, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Toccoa), S/N 5092 - [N5351N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5351N): [Right Right LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGHT%20RIGHT%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), S/N 5064, First renewal notice - [N540F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540F): [Tail Wheel Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAIL%20WHEEL%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1989, S/N 5174 - [N556LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556LG): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1986, S/N 5115 - [N590RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N590RZ): [Hanson Matthew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20MATTHEW%20A), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 1990, S/N 5185 - [N6030Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6030Q): [Csa Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSA%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1987, S/N 5121 - [N6034S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6034S): [Wby Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WBY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 5132 - [N6038S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6038S): [Bernadt Bruce P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNADT%20BRUCE%20P), [Steinauer, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Steinauer), built 1988, S/N 5143 - [N6077C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6077C): [Bossey Joseph M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSSEY%20JOSEPH%20M), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1987, S/N 5119 - [N6082C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6082C): [Ervin Eric A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERVIN%20ERIC%20A), [La Follette, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/La%20Follette), built 1988, S/N 5153, First renewal notice - [N616JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N616JW): [Wilkinson Dane W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20DANE%20W), [Morgan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Morgan), S/N 5091 - [N6235Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6235Z): [Rizzuti Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIZZUTI%20ROBERT%20T), [Theodosia, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Theodosia), built 1987, S/N 5128 - [N69SZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69SZ): [Sleazy Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLEAZY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1990, S/N 5191 - [N76K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76K): [Kozak Joel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOZAK%20JOEL%20L), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1991, S/N 5199 - [N771MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N771MA): [Lucky Dog Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCKY%20DOG%20AIR%20LLC), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 1986, S/N 5104 - [N77TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77TW): [Flagella Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLAGELLA%20MICHAEL), [Oakland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakland), built 1989, S/N 5160 - [N7RN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7RN): [Afs Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AFS%20AERO%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 5098 All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2b/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (29) 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 WPR27LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA018), Oct 5, 2026: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N12CK), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA276), Jul 17, 2026: Christen Industries Pitts S-2 (N7RN), Porter Center, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA146), Apr 10, 2020: Pitts S2 (N487J), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN15FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA282), Jun 27, 2015: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N877UP), Cameron, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level aerobatic flight maneuver. - [NTSB ERA14LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA383), Aug 12, 2014: Christen Industries Pitts S (N50XV), Sarasota, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA379), Aug 9, 2014: Aviat Pitts S2B (N893DC), Lakeville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to favor the right side of the relatively narrow turf runway while landing, resulting in inadvertent contact with tall grass and a berm. - [NTSB WPR14LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA329), Aug 5, 2014: Christen Industries Pitts S 2B (N88EW), Oceanside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB CEN13LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA467), Jul 16, 2013: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N519ZB), Dalton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded… - [NTSB ERA09LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA388), Jul 8, 2009: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N113DW), Oakland, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power while maneuvering (after performing aerobatics) for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC07CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA198), Aug 19, 2007: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N487J), Springfield, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA019), Oct 29, 2006: Aviat S2B (N149TM), Larimore, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered. - [NTSB DEN03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA074), Apr 26, 2003: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N399DB), Longmont, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB MIA01FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA041), Dec 14, 2000: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N260DB), Weston, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An inflight loss of control by both pilots while maneuvering, which resulted in an inverted flat spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain/water. A factor contributing to the accident… - [NTSB NYC00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA053), Dec 12, 1999: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N260XX), Shamokin, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB FTW98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA063), Dec 7, 1997: Pitts S-2B (N693SB), Bozeman, MT, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the pilot of N693SB not following procedures and directives, and the pilot of N693SB using poor judgment. - [NTSB ATL98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA022), Nov 23, 1997: Christen Industries S-2B (N317JK), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The undetermined malfunction of the right brake and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the quartering tailwind. - [NTSB FTW97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA273), Jul 18, 1997: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N5351N), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inaccurate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the CFI pilot in command. A factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA185), Jun 17, 1995: Christen Industries S-2B (N260RG), Elgin, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's incapacitation due to alcohol and drugs which led to a loss of consciousness. - [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083), Apr 17, 1994: Pitts S-2B (N83TH), Spartanburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT. - [NTSB LAX93LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA359), Sep 20, 1993: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N88EW), Hawthorne, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the rudder and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB MIA93WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA186), Aug 28, 1993: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N60698), Cayenne, French Guiana, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB BFO92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA036), Mar 13, 1992: Christen Industries Pitts S2B (N53385), Schellsburg, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE TOTAL BLOCKAGE OF THE OIL BREATHER LINE CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. - [NTSB MIA92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA013), Oct 13, 1991: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N69SZ), Sebring, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH TALL GRASS BESIDE THE RUNWAY. THE TALL GRASS WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB SEA91FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA203), Aug 10, 1991: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N77PW), Scappoose, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF ALTITUDE, WHILE PERFORMING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE. - [NTSB SEA90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA160), Aug 11, 1990: Alfred Stevens KEN Rand KR-2 (N232CM), Ellensburg, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE ABOVE THE TERRAIN OR VISUAL LOOKOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH A TRANSMISSION WIRE. - [NTSB CHI90DEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV07), Aug 5, 1990: Pitts S2B (N260RM), Springfield, IL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL DURING THE BREAK TURN TO DOWNWIND. - [NTSB FTW90FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA037), Nov 23, 1989: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N6031U), La Junta, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION TO RECOVER FROM THE SPIN AND HIS MISJUDGING OF ALTITUDE. - [NTSB FTW89LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA048), Feb 11, 1989: Pitts S2B (N11SE), Walker, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: LOSS OF TOTAL ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE INADEQUATE FUEL QUANITY SIGHT… - [NTSB MIA87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA049), Dec 14, 1986: Christen Industries Pitts S-2B (N117CL), Gulfport, MS, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (39) 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. - [Incident 20220729013589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220729013589I), Jul 29, 2022: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N77TW), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. The canopy departed the aircraft after takeoff on the climb out. The canopy landed on airport property inside the fencing. No one was near the canopy landing… - [Incident 20211001016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211001016569I), Oct 1, 2021: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N287A), Mansfield, OH, Minor damage. Upon landing at MFD, on runway 32, aircraft veered left. Pilot input power and corrected to the right. Pilot then made one last correction and the aircraft… - [Accident 20200410005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200410005929A), Apr 10, 2020: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N487J), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] PIC of N487J departed 2TE2 with one passenger on board. N487J experience loss of engine power at approximately 2,000 feet MSL. [privacy… - [Incident 20160226001839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160226001839I), Feb 26, 2016: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N6038S), Pocahontas, AR, Minor damage. On February 26, 2016 at 1215 CST, N6038S, a pitts S2B, registered to the operator of the aircraft, experienced a hard landing at the Pocahontas, AR (M70)… - [Accident 20150627009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150627009559A), Jun 27, 2015: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N877UP), Cameron, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot was performing an aerobatics demonstration routine while participating in a part 91 airshow. While performing a maneuver, the pilot was unable to… - [Accident 20140812015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140812015089A), Aug 12, 2014: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N50XV), Sarasota, FL, Substantial damage. On 8/12/2014 the pilot was operating aircraft N50XV and he departed Sarasota airport at around 11:05 am accompanied by a passenger. The pilot stated they… - [Accident 20140809012389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140809012389A), Aug 9, 2014: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N893DC), Lakeville, NY, Substantial damage. On 8/11/2014 I was tasked by my frontline supervisor of an incident which happened at the Lakeville, NY (NY15) airport on 8/09/2014 involving a pitts S-2B… - [Accident 20140805013549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140805013549A), Aug 5, 2014: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N88EW), Oceanside, CA, Substantial damage. I arrived at the north/ east corner of highway 76 and foussat rd. at approximately 1:15 pm August 5, 2014 and greeted by officer randy markham. Aircraft N88EW… - [Accident 20130716013509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130716013509A), Jul 16, 2013: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2B (N519ZB), Dalton, OH, Substantial damage. N519ZB departed akron fulton airport, with [privacy data omitted] acting as PIC with a new student pilot, en route to [privacy data omitted] aerobatic box… - [Incident 20100526041719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100526041719I), May 26, 2010: Christen In PITTS S-2B (N260JP), Ashtabula, OH, Minor damage. The pilot reported he was flying a pitts S-2B at Ashtabula airport (hzy), practicing touch and go landings on runway 08 with his father in the other seat.… - [Accident 20090708012769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090708012769A), Jul 8, 2009: Aviat PITTSS2B (N113DW), Oakland, MS, Destroyed. As indicated by witness the pilot had been performing aerobatic manueveurs over a wooded area as inicated by witnesses. The pilot indicated the aerobatics were… - [Accident 20070819016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070819016319A), Aug 19, 2007: Aviat PITTSS2B (N487J), Springfield, TN, Substantial damage. (-23) On landing rollout to a grass landing strip pilot encountered sudden and strong right cross wind. Corrective action did not hold aircraft on runway and… - [Accident 20061029026549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061029026549A), Oct 29, 2006: Aviat PITTSS2B (N149TM), Larimore, ND, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was landing at his private sod strip which is quite narrow and surrounded by some areas of wet ground. After touching down the aircraft got off… - [Accident 20030426008109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030426008109A), Apr 26, 2003: Aviat PITTSS2B (N399DB), Longmont, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) At approximately 1215 MDT boulder county sheriff's office received a call regarding an aircraft accident at the south east corner of yellowstone road and… - [Accident 20001214039899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001214039899A), Dec 14, 2000: Aviat PITTSS2B (N260DB), Weston, FL, No damage. (-23)No narrative - [Accident 19991212044309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991212044309A), Dec 12, 1999: Aviat PITTSS2B (N260XX), Shamokin, PA, No damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] piloted N260XX, a pitts S-2B, on December 12, 1999, with one passenger on board. The a/c took off from Northumberland County… - [Incident 19990528017309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990528017309I), May 28, 1999: Child S2BPITTS (N5351N), Sterling, CO, Minor damage. During landing at Sterling, Colorado the aircraft swerved to the left, the pilot corrected with right rudder. The aircraft swerved again to the left and the… - [Accident 19971207037391A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971207037391A), Dec 7, 1997: Aviat PITTSS2B (N693SB), Bozeman, MT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft collided in mid air with N2664X, pilotsuffered fatal inj and acft was destroyed. Bozeman, MT. (.4)a witness observed an aircraft performing aerobatics… - [Accident 19971123044329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971123044329A), Nov 23, 1997: Child S2BPITTS (N317JK), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Right main gear collapsed on landing roll. Report no brake. Veered left. Quartering tailwind factor. Gear overload. (-23) aircraft rolled approximately 500 ft… - [Incident 19971004046679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971004046679I), Oct 4, 1997: Aviat PITTSS2B (N53385), Temple, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot lost control while landing and ground looped resulting in gear collapse and wing damage. Pilot stated in written statement "it had been a long time… - [Accident 19970718047509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970718047509A), Jul 18, 1997: Aviat PITTSS2B (N5351N), Englewood, CO, Substantial damage. (-16)[privacy data omitted] - [Incident 19960519010829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960519010829I), May 19, 1996: Child S2BPITTS (N5351N), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: after doing a touch & go landing at apa the wind started to gust & the pilot decided to make the next landing a full stop. The pilot landed on… - [Incident 19960413013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960413013539I), Apr 13, 1996: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S (N317JK), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Narrative: the pilot reported he was on final for rwy 08 fxe at 1100 ft. engine would not develop power. Pilot made a precautionary landing on prospect street.… - [Incident 19960124002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960124002119I), Jan 24, 1996: Child S2BPITTS (N317JK), Coral Springs, FL. Narrative: while instructing student for aerobatics flight in S-2B, pilot reports engine "sputtered" and stopped operating. The pilot Ms. Dagmar kress managed… - [Accident 19951024034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951024034609A), Oct 24, 1995: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N17PW), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot started takeoff roll, canopy flew off, swerved off runway into grass, nosed down. - [Accident 19950617020539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950617020539A), Jun 17, 1995: Child S2BPITTS (N260RG), Elgin, IL, Destroyed. Pilot reported lost consciousness on climbout after performing at airshow. Pilot test showed intoxicated. Medical dr (-23) aircraft had departed crystal lake,… - [Incident 19940708033539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940708033539I), Jul 8, 1994: Child S2BPITTS (N6082C), Arlington, WA, Minor damage. Canopy came off during acrobatics. Struck tail. Locking pin guide worn. - [Accident 19940417007972A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940417007972A), Apr 17, 1994: Pitts S2B (N83TH), Spartanburg, SC, Substantial damage. Other aircraft taxied onto runway. Failed to see N83TH on final. Plane hit his wing and fuselage. - [Accident 19930920035249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930920035249A), Sep 20, 1993: Child S2BPITTS (N88EW), Hawthorne, CA, Substantial damage. Student lost directional control landing. CFI tried to correct but aircraft ground looped. - [Incident 19920713030799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920713030799I), Jul 13, 1992: Child S2BPITTS (N6077C), Bullhead City, AZ, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped aircraft on landing rollout. Stated wind gust hit aircraft. - [Accident 19920313006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920313006229A), Mar 13, 1992: Child S2BPITTS (N53385), Schellsburg, PA, Destroyed. Oil on windshield and belly. Lost oil pressure. Crash landed. Oil breather line ice blocked. Blew crankshaft seal. - [Accident 19911013045849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911013045849A), Oct 13, 1991: Child S2BPITTS (N69SZ), Sebring, FL, Substantial damage. Swerved on landing. Began go arund. Spade hit weeds seperated allowed roll to left as ailerons went to left turn. - [Incident 19911011057959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911011057959I), Oct 11, 1991: Child S2BPITTS (N56FC), Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Pilot taxied through intersection marked closed. Braked hard. Aircraft ended up on its nose. - [Accident 19910810033019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910810033019A), Aug 10, 1991: Child S2BPITTS (N77PW), Scappoose, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Failed to recover from a dive while performing low altitude acrobatics. Waiver had a 1000 foot acrobatic minimum. - [Accident 19900805030049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900805030049A), Aug 5, 1990: Child S2BPITTS (N260RM), Springfield, IL, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Stalled making a steep turn to downwind from an overhead approach. Went into a spin and never recovered. - [Accident 19891123046399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891123046399A), Nov 23, 1989: Child S2BPITTS (N6031U), La Junta, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Observed to perform acrobatics then hammerhead stall. Entered spin and failed to recover. - [Accident 19890211002509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890211002509A), Feb 11, 1989: Child S2BPITTS (N11SE), Walker, LA, Destroyed. Ran out of fuel en route. Impacted trees and terrain on the forced landing. Had just purchased aircraft. - [Incident 19871117080889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871117080889I), Nov 17, 1987: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N5351N), Plano, TX, Minor damage. Engine quit en route to airport. Forced landing in a wet plowed field. Mud on wheels caused aircraft to flip over. - [Accident 19861214067349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861214067349A), Dec 14, 1986: Child S2BPITTS (N117CL), Gulfport, MS, Substantial damage. The aircraft overshot and hit a fence. The pilot made a long, fast touchdown but delayed a go around until too late ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2004FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000229), Feb 17, 2004: DOPE FILM. DELAMINATED. ALL OF THE DOPE FILM DELAMINATED FROM THE CECONITE 102 FABRIC. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IMPROPER APPLICATION METHOD WAS USED. THE RANDO ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerotek PITTS S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2b): 16 registered aircraft, registry code 0110304 --- 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.