# Pitts S-1A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72201PH
- Manufacturer (registry): PITTS
- Model: S-1A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1a

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 (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 IAD01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA003), Oct 13, 2000: Pitts S-1A (N800AS), Mount Pocono, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM07), Jul 31, 1990: Pitts SA-1 (N15Z), East Jordan, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DURING LOW ALTITUDE AEROBATICS.

## 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 20001013039289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001013039289A), Oct 13, 2000: N800AS, Mount Pocono, PA, No damage. (-23) Pilot made a cross wind landing; pilot failed to maintain directional control during roll out; attempted to take off, lost control and crashed.
- [Accident 19900731029309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900731029309A), Jul 31, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1A (N15Z), East Jordan, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Dive inverted into ground while performing low level acrobatics.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Interstate S-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/interstate-s-1a): 66 registered aircraft, registry code 1850202
- [Security National Acft S1-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/security-national-acft-s1-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0620303
- [Callair S-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/callair-s-1a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1850210
- [Pitts Special S-1-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202V7

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