# Kucki Nick J PITTS S-1S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72206BM
- Manufacturer (registry): KUCKI NICK J
- Model: PITTS S-1S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kucki-nick-j-pitts-s-1s

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 (3)

- [N37XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37XP): [Lacey Scott M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LACEY%20SCOTT%20M), [Morris, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Morris), built 1976, S/N K-037
- [N39XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39XP): [Mason Samuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20SAMUEL), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), built 1976, S/N K-039
- [N40XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40XP): [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1976, S/N K-040, Registration pending

## 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 IAD99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA049), Jun 5, 1999: Kucki Pitts S-1S (N86RK), Mitchellville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the loss of braking action on the left side due to a broken brake caliper.
- [NTSB CHI87DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET01), Dec 21, 1986: Pitts S1S (N39XP), Warsaw, IN, 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.

- [Incident 20110309003249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110309003249I), Mar 9, 2011: Kucki Nick PITTS S-1S (N39XP), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft during slight tail-wind (landing)
- [Accident 19990605047589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990605047589A), Jun 5, 1999: Aviat PITTSS1S (N86RK), Mitchellville, MD, Substantial damage. (.4) After landing, the pilot applied the brakes and experienced no braking action on the left side. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck…
- [Accident 19861221077279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861221077279A), Dec 21, 1986: Child S1SPITTS (N39XP), Warsaw, IN, Substantial damage. The aircraft veered off the runway during landing. Pilot reported difficulty keeping feet off brakes.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2005FA0001013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001013), Jul 1, 2005: PLATE. BROKEN. AT APPROX 200 MPH, LT AILERON SPADE PLATE FRONT ATTACH POINT BROKE, ALLOWING SPADE PLATE TO PIVOT DOWNWARD TO A FULL VERTICAL POSITION WHERE IT STAYED UNTIL LAN

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Lawler Christopher PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/lawler-christopher-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056141V
- [Miller Jeffrey L PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-jeffrey-l-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615FO
- [Dewitt Donald B PITTS S-1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/dewitt-donald-b-pitts-s-1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619FO
- [Messeder Thomas A PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/messeder-thomas-a-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620KZ
- [Smith Winston R PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-winston-r-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056224U
- [Blackwell Daniel D PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/blackwell-daniel-d-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623AD
- [Cobb Lawrence L PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cobb-lawrence-l-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623RN
- [Wynter David PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wynter-david-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623W7
- [Unger Daniel S PITTS S-1-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/unger-daniel-s-pitts-s-1-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623WX
- [Lacey James A PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/lacey-james-a-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625F0
- [Summer Noel B PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/summer-noel-b-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625MM
- [Tellier G F/Tellier J G PITTS S1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/tellier-g-f-tellier-j-g-pitts-s1s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625QY

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