# Frederickson Charles A PITTS S-2E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72217A5
- Manufacturer (registry): FREDERICKSON CHARLES A
- Model: PITTS S-2E
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/frederickson-charles-a-pitts-s-2e

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)

- [N17CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17CF): [Serenity Transport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SERENITY%20TRANSPORT%20LLC), [North Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Miami%20Beach), built 1984, S/N K0024

## 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 ERA10CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA182), Mar 13, 2010: Frederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E (N17CF), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.

## 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 20100313031949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100313031949A), Mar 13, 2010: Frederickso PITTS S-2E (N17CF), Okeechobbee, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot states that while landing, the aircraft was affected by strong, unexpected cross wind and this caused damage to the aicraft upon crashing.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Dixon Kenneth P PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/dixon-kenneth-p-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603R1
- [Ben Morphew PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/ben-morphew-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637IW
- [Miller-Logan PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-logan-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217A1
- [Lindemann Larry L PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindemann-larry-l-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217A2
- [Blackwood Cosby G PITTS S2-E](https://openairdocs.org/model/blackwood-cosby-g-pitts-s2-e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217A6
- [Morgan Gilbert E JR PITTS S 2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/morgan-gilbert-e-jr-pitts-s-2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217A8
- [Waldsmith Gary R PITTS S-2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/waldsmith-gary-r-pitts-s-2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217A9
- [Werner John A III PITTS S-2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/werner-john-a-iii-pitts-s-2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217B1
- [Dillenschneider Paul G PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/dillenschneider-paul-g-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217B2
- [Hardey/Mcdowell PITTS S2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/hardey-mcdowell-pitts-s2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217B4
- [Becker James C PITTS S-2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/becker-james-c-pitts-s-2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217B8
- [Mcgill Kenneth W PITTS S-2E](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcgill-kenneth-w-pitts-s-2e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72217C4

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