# Hodges-Dodd PITTS S2S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72216A1
- Manufacturer (registry): HODGES-DODD
- Model: PITTS S2S
- 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/hodges-dodd-pitts-s2s

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)

- [N3WD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3WD): [Morphew Ben](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORPHEW%20BEN), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1978, S/N 01

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19900702023439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900702023439I), Jul 2, 1990: Child S2SPITTS (N3WD), Allegan, MI, Minor damage. Left brake failed on landing rollout. Ground looped and nosed over. Brake line had failed.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerotek PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s2s): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 0110202
- [Christen Industries PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-pitts-s-2s): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2210005
- [Skip Stewart PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/skip-stewart-pitts-s-2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056302I
- [Aerobatic Aircraft Texas PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerobatic-aircraft-texas-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056336P
- [Grahn J/Grahn G PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/grahn-j-grahn-g-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A3
- [Gillis Charles C PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/gillis-charles-c-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A6
- [Oliver Steven R PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/oliver-steven-r-pitts-s-2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A7
- [Williams Ray L PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-ray-l-pitts-s2s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72216B1
- [Wolford Leland PITTS S-2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wolford-leland-pitts-s-2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05621VO
- [Wells-Kelly-Wells PITTS S-2-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wells-kelly-wells-pitts-s-2-s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 722020D
- [Bury-Lacey PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/bury-lacey-pitts-s2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A2
- [Browning Averille A PITTS S2S](https://openairdocs.org/model/browning-averille-a-pitts-s2s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72216A4

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