# Hamilton PITTS SPECIAL SC-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 722024Y
- Manufacturer (registry): HAMILTON
- Model: PITTS SPECIAL SC-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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hamilton-pitts-special-sc-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

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 LAX99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA179), May 11, 1999: Hamilton Pitts Special SC-1 (N23NL), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged flare, which led to bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the bounced landing recovery.

## 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 19990511004969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990511004969A), May 11, 1999: Amtr PITTSSPECSC1 (N23NL), Sacramento, CA, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot reported that he began the flare higher than normal and the airplane subsequently stalled about 3 to 4 feet above the runway surface. After the…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Sherrod PITTS SPECIAL SC1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sherrod-pitts-special-sc1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202ZS
- [Benger PITTS SPECIAL SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/benger-pitts-special-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221113
- [Delort PITTS SPECIAL SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/delort-pitts-special-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202Z3
- [Mantel PITTS SPECIAL SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mantel-pitts-special-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7221147
- [Givens-Day PITTS SPECIAL SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/givens-day-pitts-special-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7221152

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