# Pitts Special S-1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 72202TB, 72202LT, 72202R2, 72202R3, 72202RD, 72202SB, 72202SG - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS SPECIAL - Model: S-1 - 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: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1 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 (7) - [N1114R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114R): [Unavex Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNAVEX%20CORP), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1967, S/N 102 - [N1JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1JE): [Willis Nelson W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIS%20NELSON%20W), [Lebanon, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lebanon), built 1973, S/N 510-4 - [N39RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39RL): [Adams Nathan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20NATHAN%20M), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), built 1972, S/N 416-H - [N67D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67D): [Street Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STREET%20MARK%20D), [Rch Palos Vrd, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rch%20Palos%20Vrd), built 1972, S/N 1333514 - [N7713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7713): [Jf Aerosports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JF%20AEROSPORTS%20LLC), [Vineland, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Vineland), S/N 101H - [N77XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77XX): [Kenan Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1971, S/N 3459 - [N781](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N781): [Suderman Spencer H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUDERMAN%20SPENCER%20H), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 1972, S/N 500 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 SEA98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA169), Jul 22, 1998: Wiles S1-C (N43JW), Yelm, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel exhaustion due to overflying an intermediate fuel stop. Factors include high grass in the forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI91DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV04), Aug 31, 1991: Pitts Special S-1 (N237V), Lincoln, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB FTW84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA046), Nov 9, 1983: Pitts Special S-1 (N237V), Mcgregor, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FLA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA16), Oct 12, 1975: Pitts S-1 (N3514), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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. - [Incident 20190427003539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190427003539I), Apr 27, 2019: Pitts Special S-1 (N781), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. While in cruise flight the aircraft propeller and spinner assembly departed from the aircraft. An emergency landing was made at whp without further incident.… - [Accident 19980722025989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980722025989A), Jul 22, 1998: Amtr S1C (N43JW), Yelm, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) While enroute to the western airpark, aircraft suffered fuel exhaustion, and was landed in a field one mile from the airport. After landing, the aircraft… - [Accident 19910831037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910831037339A), Aug 31, 1991: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N237V), Lincoln, IL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Turned back,flipped landing in corn. No defects found. Modified to use ethanol in engine. - [Accident 19890707020899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890707020899A), Jul 7, 1989: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N1382), Everett, PA, Substantial damage. Running low on fuel. Made emergency landing. Lost control. Hit guard rails, overturned. - [Incident 19880821057459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821057459I), Aug 21, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N24DB), Tampa, FL. Made hard landing. Gear bunge cord may have snapped. Gear later collapsed on touchdown and aircraft slid to a stop. - [Incident 19861111077199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861111077199I), Nov 11, 1986: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N67D), Kettle Falls, WA, Minor damage. Lost elevator control and force landed in a field. Connecting bolt found improperly installed. - [Accident 19831109057011A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831109057011A), Nov 9, 1983: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N237V), Mcgregor, TX, Substantial damage. Collided with a Mooney N9667M during the landing roll. Mooney had taxied onto runway. Pitts had no radio or lights. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Swift S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/swift-s1): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1130861 - [Ross/Pitts S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ross-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625MB - [John P Pike S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-p-pike-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056373W - [Pitts S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202K8 - [Sierra S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sierra-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056010S - [Smith Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-special-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056011H - [Smith S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560178 - [Peerless S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/peerless-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601XC - [Seastron Gyrocopter S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/seastron-gyrocopter-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056024H - [Stephenson Autogyro S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stephenson-autogyro-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056026K - [Stewart Aircraft Industries S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stewart-aircraft-industries-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05635NX - [National Aviation Ind S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/national-aviation-ind-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056372O --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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