# Eberle John S PITTS SPECIAL S2A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7221401
- Manufacturer (registry): EBERLE JOHN S
- Model: PITTS SPECIAL S2A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eberle-john-s-pitts-special-s2a

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)

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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 ATL84LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA131), Mar 10, 1984: Pitts Special S2A (N83798), Apex, NC, substantial damage

## 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 19840310008159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840310008159A), Mar 10, 1984: Child S2APITTS (N83798), Apex, NC, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing due to brake loss. Struck a hangar. Brake assembly broke off. Unauthorized dual

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