Pitts SPECIAL airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): PITTS
Model: SPECIAL
Registry codes: 72201KZ, 72202K4, 72202KL, 72202KP, 72201NM, 72202K0, 72202KT, 72202KU, 72202KX, 72202KZ, 72202L3, 72202MA
Registered: 4 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
Seats: 1
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed: 97 mph
Certification: Not type certificated

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.

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Aircraft by year built · 15

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 15 aircraft
1946	1
1966	1
1968	5
1969	2
1970	1
1971	1
1975	1
1984	1
1988	1
1996	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 4

N182DLehrman Ronald L · Brownsburg, INBuilt 1984 · S/N 14 N2997GHiemenz Thomas S · Greenwood, INS/N BM-01 N314YOlson Allen J · Ludington, MIBuilt 1975 · S/N 69 N911NJStewart Michael W · Snellville, GABuilt 1968 · S/N 1

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Loss of control on ground1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA11CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts Special · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 20, 2011 · N2997G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Plant City, FLThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the side of the runway and nosing over in soft terrain.Oct 5, 1994 · N2997G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts Special · Homestead, FLThe plt was on a flt to practice aerobatic mnvrs in a designated practice area. A witness, who was driving nearby, stated that he saw the acft 'falling straight down' & crash in a tomato field. An investigation revealed evidence that the acft had impacted in…Apr 7, 1986 · N501L · Destroyed NTSB MKC77FER61Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts S-1S · Jordan, MNJul 16, 1977 · N2997G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FBA26Accident · 1 fatalClosedPitts S-1 · Winchester, INJun 27, 1970 · N13S · Destroyed NTSB DEN66A0067Accident · 1 fatalClosedPitts Specl · Tucson, AZMar 19, 1966 · N5T · Destroyed NTSB DEN66F0209Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts Specal · Casa Grande, AZJan 28, 1966 · N5T · Substantial damage

Query with SQL

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20110820020639APitts Special · Bessemer, ALOn August 20, 2010 at approximately 1030 hrs local a Pitts Special aircraft landed on runway 05 at Bessemer, AL (keky). On rollout from landing the aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway striking the A2 taxiway sign. The aircraft sustained…Aug 20, 2011 · N2997G · Substantial damage Incident 19951028040829IChild S1PITTS · Red Lodge, MTNarrative: 1. Pilot lost control of aircraft on landing roll out due to springs coming loose at tail wheel, pilot stated that aircraft had rolled approx. 600 feet when tail wheel started to shimmy and then he lost control. Damage was to left wing and landing…Oct 28, 1995 · N2195 · Substantial damage Accident 19941005033359AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Plant City, FLLost control landing in crosswind ran off runway. Nosed over in soft terrain.Oct 5, 1994 · N2997G · Substantial damage Accident 19860407009989AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Homestead, FLIndicates aircraft stalled when it ran out of fuel during acrobatics. Dived to ground. Pilot was intoxicated.Apr 7, 1986 · N501L · Destroyed Incident 19780702048219IChild S1SPITTS · Pinehurst, NCPilot made a hard landing, left main gear collapsed. Elastic cord type bungee failed.Jul 2, 1978 · N37H · Minor damage

Query with SQL

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Query with SQL

SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code WHERE m.match_key = 'SPECIAL' AND m.code NOT IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA') GROUP BY ALL ORDER BY aircraft DESC LIMIT 12

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'SPECIAL' AND m.code NOT IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'SPECIAL' AND m.code NOT IN ('72201KZ', '72202K4', '72202KL', '72202KP', '72201NM', '72202K0', '72202KT', '72202KU', '72202KX', '72202KZ', '72202L3', '72202MA')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.