# Pitts S-1C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 72202LS, 72202LV, 72202LR, 72202KV, 72202LF, 72202LK, 72202LN - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS - Model: S-1C - 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: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1c Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 (5) - [N11BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11BP): [Vito John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VITO%20JOHN%20T), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1982, S/N 11BP - [N1381](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1381): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1967, S/N 69 - [N30125](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30125): [Ladd Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LADD%20ROBERT), [Rock Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Rock%20Rapids), built 1969, S/N 2 - [N3527](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3527): [Link James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINK%20JAMES%20L), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1971, S/N ELC-1 - [N9AQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9AQ): [Robinson Dennis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20DENNIS%20R), [Valley Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Valley%20Center), built 1975, S/N 568-H ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 FTW04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA056), Jan 3, 2004: Pitts S-1S (N9AQ), Burleson, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB FTW82KPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82KPG01), Oct 24, 1981: Pitts S-1 (N10S), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI78FET32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FET32), Aug 5, 1978: Pitts S-1C (N170H), Lake Village, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74FYG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYG40), May 19, 1974: Pitts Spcl S-1C (N5S), Mead, WA, destroyed - [NTSB SEA74FYG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYG17), Sep 9, 1973: Pitts S-1C (N5S), Spokane, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI73FER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FER04), Sep 4, 1972: Pitts SPL S1C (N51AC), Osceola, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20040103000369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040103000369A), Jan 3, 2004: Amtr S1C (N9AQ), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Inspector's statement: my name is willis h. power; I'm employed as an aviation safety inspector at the forth Worth flight standards district office. On… - [Incident 20010813024289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010813024289I), Aug 13, 2001: Amtr S1C (N136R), Marshaltown, IA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported engine power loss while flying south of Marshaltown, Iowa. Off airport landing was made in a grassy water way in a corn field. Minor… - [Accident 19811024069339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811024069339A), Oct 24, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N10S), Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage. Aircraft did not recover from spin and crashed during aerobatic practice session by pilot. - [Incident 19800907069649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800907069649I), Sep 7, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSPECS1C (N170H), Romero, MI, Minor damage. Engine failed due to a broken exhaust valve. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2002FA0000810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000810), Jun 18, 2002: SEAL. FAILED. PUSH ROD SHROUD SEAL FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1c): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 72202TG - [Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202S9 - [Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202SL - [Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202UC - [Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202VU - [Blackburn S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/blackburn-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72201A8 - [Curtiss Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202CG - [Hegy Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/hegy-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202DA - [Ross-Pitts S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ross-pitts-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202KS - [Pitts S1-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s1-c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202LP - [Cantrell-Pitts Special S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cantrell-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202M4 - [Pitts Special S1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202Q9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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