# Gettig PITTS SPEC SIC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220246
- Manufacturer (registry): GETTIG
- Model: PITTS SPEC SIC
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gettig-pitts-spec-sic

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 LAX95LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA300), Aug 19, 1995: Gettig Pitts Special S1C (N7RG), Goodyear, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX80FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA072), Apr 1, 1980: Pitts S1S (N7RG), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19950819025699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950819025699A), Aug 19, 1995: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N7RG), Goodyear, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost power. On landing hit road sign. Fuel injection unit misaligned on engine case. Caused driveshaft failure.
- [Accident 19800401090681A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800401090681A), Apr 1, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N7RG), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. Collision occurred as both aircraft were landing. N7RG was flaring for landing, N5536T was on landing roll.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Davis Michael D PITTS SPEC SIC](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-michael-d-pitts-spec-sic): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625T7

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