# Laux PITTS MODEL S-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220243
- Manufacturer (registry): LAUX
- Model: PITTS MODEL S-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/laux-pitts-model-s-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 FTW90DRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA08), Sep 9, 1990: Blaine Laux Pitts S-1 (N2MN), Edna, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A POWER LOSS DUE TO FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD BOLT. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

## 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 19900909038529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900909038529A), Sep 9, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N2MN), Edna, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Nosed over on forced landing in soft field. Connecting rod bolt failed.

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