# Morphew Ben L PITTS MODEL 12

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603X6
- Manufacturer (registry): MORPHEW BEN L
- Model: PITTS MODEL 12
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/morphew-ben-l-pitts-model-12

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 MIA00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA149), May 9, 2000: Morphew Pitts Model 12 (N69BM), New Smyrna Bch, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.

## 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 20000509041009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000509041009A), May 9, 2000: Amtr PITTSMODEL12 (N69BM), Newsmyrnabeach, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.4) N69BM was discovered in a burnt out area, with two occupants in the wreckage. Subsequent investigation by the sheriff's office revealed that the pilot had…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eicher Robert L PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/eicher-robert-l-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612SO
- [Phillips Keith E PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/phillips-keith-e-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612Z4
- [Mason Jeremy PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/mason-jeremy-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143J
- [Digiulio Albert C PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/digiulio-albert-c-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056178D
- [Chatman Ira Douglas PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/chatman-ira-douglas-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617QH
- [Jim Kimball Enterprises PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-kimball-enterprises-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617VE
- [Bailey Jon C PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/bailey-jon-c-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620WV
- [Wooden Jim PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/wooden-jim-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623IM
- [Huston Charles D PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/huston-charles-d-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056265H
- [Hancock James PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/hancock-james-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056270B
- [Young Daniel R PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/young-daniel-r-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627K0
- [Freeman Robin S PITTS MODEL 12](https://openairdocs.org/model/freeman-robin-s-pitts-model-12): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627NJ

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