# Christen Industries PITTS S-2S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2210005
- Manufacturer (registry): CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC
- Model: PITTS S-2S
- 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: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2s

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 (3)

- [N156CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156CB): [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), S/N 3011
- [N15PU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15PU): [North Valley Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20VALLEY%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Valley City, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Valley%20City), built 1989, S/N 3015
- [N1LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1LU): [Boho LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1989, S/N 3014

## 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 CEN13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA077), Nov 24, 2012: Christen Industries Pitts S-2S (N15PU), Grain Valley, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20121124028069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121124028069A), Nov 24, 2012: Christen Industries Inc PITTS S-2S (N15PU), Grain Valley, MO, Substantial damage. After 30 min of flying in the practice area, the PIC returned for landing. At touchdown on rwy 9 with a right x/wind, he applied aft stick to "pin" the tail…

## 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
- [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
- [Browning Averille A PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/browning-averille-a-pitts-s2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A4

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