# Erickson PITTS SPECIAL S-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220726
- Manufacturer (registry): ERICKSON
- Model: PITTS SPECIAL S-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 108 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/erickson-pitts-special-s-1

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 (1)

- [N22JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22JE): [Reynolds Stuart N II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20STUART%20N%20II), [Sutherland, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Sutherland), built 1972, S/N RAS3

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW86FPA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA26), Aug 24, 1986: Erickson S-1 (N22JE), Garland, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DLD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD38), Feb 12, 1979: Pitts S-1 (N22JE), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19860823041829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860823041829A), Aug 23, 1986: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N22JE), Garland, TX, Substantial damage. The engine failed from fuel starvation. The pickup tube had deteriorated causing the filter and screen to be fouled
- [Incident 19810922073409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810922073409I), Sep 22, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N22JE), St Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. During rollout pilot had no braking action, ground looped, broke left landing gear. Found brake line leaking.
- [Accident 19790212002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790212002859A), Feb 12, 1979: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N22JE), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot's first flght in this airplane. Overcontrolled on landing. Flipped over on it's back.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Barker Terry M PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/barker-terry-m-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056158N
- [Robert A Meadows PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-a-meadows-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634J9
- [Terence Patrick Mcevoy PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/terence-patrick-mcevoy-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634R3
- [Murphy Frank PITTS SPECIAL S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/murphy-frank-pitts-special-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056430M
- [Smisek-Kime PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smisek-kime-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220205
- [Garred PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/garred-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722020B
- [Cott PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cott-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722024N
- [Letendre PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/letendre-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202B9
- [Stroup PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stroup-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C8
- [Banks PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/banks-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C9
- [Knapp PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/knapp-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202DF
- [Bost PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bost-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202Q8

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