# Lightcap PITTS S-1D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7221207
- Manufacturer (registry): LIGHTCAP
- Model: PITTS S-1D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lightcap-pitts-s-1d

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)

- [N64585](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64585): [Lay Lawrence W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAY%20LAWRENCE%20W), [Douglass, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Douglass), built 1977, S/N 7-0311

## 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 MKC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA102), May 7, 1990: Lightcap PITTS-S-1D (N64585), Larned, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT STRUT, DUE TO FATIGUE.
- [NTSB MKC78FCQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCQ19), Apr 23, 1978: Pitts S1D (N64585), Offerle, KS, 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 19900506014799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900506014799A), May 6, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1D (N64585), Larned, KS, Substantial damage. Weld on right main gear shock strut broke on landing causing gear to collapse. Aircraft ground looped, nosed over.
- [Incident 19870918069679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870918069679I), Sep 18, 1987: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1D (N64585), Larned, KS, Minor damage. Engine quit in the pattern. Damage to left gear during runway landing. Cause of malfunction undetermined.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Merriam Paul PITTS S1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/merriam-paul-pitts-s1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604W1
- [Teach Ted L PITTS S1-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/teach-ted-l-pitts-s1-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056066Y
- [Herbison R/Petryk R/Mckay D PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/herbison-r-petryk-r-mckay-d-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617AI
- [Moman Guy E JR PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/moman-guy-e-jr-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0562400
- [Enochs PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/enochs-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221201
- [Beckman-Mahoney PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beckman-mahoney-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221209
- [Hoye PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/hoye-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221212
- [Pierce PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/pierce-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221213
- [Norris PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/norris-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221215
- [Hickle PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/hickle-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221217
- [Blackburn William A PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/blackburn-william-a-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221219
- [Mclellan James R PITTS S-1D](https://openairdocs.org/model/mclellan-james-r-pitts-s-1d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221231

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