- Manufacturer (registry)
- PITTS SPECIAL
- Model
- S-1C
- Registry codes
- 72202TG, 72202S9, 72202SL, 72202UC, 72202VU, 72202R7, 72202SE, 72202SJ, 72202SR, 72202ST, 72202SW, 72202SX, 72202TR, 72202TY, 72202UP, 72202UT, 72202VE, 72202VS, 72202VW, 72202VX, 72202R8, 72202R9, 72202RJ, 72202S1, 72202SF, 72202SH, 72202SM, 72202SN, 72202SZ, 72202TC, 72202TH, 72202TJ, 72202TW, 72202TX, 72202UM, 72202VP, 72202VZ
- Registered
- 26 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 108 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.
On this page
Aircraft by year built · 57
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 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 · 26
N11011Gilman Trevor J · North Adams, MAN116PMiller Robert J · Casselton, NDN11RGTurner William R · Dexter, MO
See all 26 registered aircraftQuery 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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
ORDER BY n_numberRun 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.
NTSB investigations · 25
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA17CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts Special S 1C · Borger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the biplane during takeoff.NTSB FTW99LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1C · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets during maneuvering with a low fuel level, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB LAX96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1C · San Carlos, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing.
See all 25 investigationsQuery with SQL
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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 · 15
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20170628013749IPitts Special S-1C · Redding, CAPilot stated that he was making a typical landing had normal touchdown rt landing gear collasped without warning. Damage done to propeller and wing tip as well.Accident 20170217001699APitts Special S-1C · Borger, TXOn February 17, 2017, at 1800 CDT, N591P, a Pitts Special S-1C, registered to private owner, experienced a loss of control, consistent with a ground-loop during the take off roll at hutchinson county airport in Borger, TX. Aircraft was operated on a personal…Incident 20160502003489IPitts Special S-1C · Kenosha, WIOn may 2, 2016 at 1158 CDT a Pitts Special S-1C, N6431, had a landing that resulted in a right main gear collapse at Kenosha regional airport, Kenosha, WI. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and received no injuries. The aircraft was being…Accident 19990704008219AAmtr S1C · Temple, TXAcft experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing on a highway, other circumstances are unknown. (.19)on July 4, 1999, at 1400 central daylight time, a pitts special S-1C aerobatic airplane, N69CS, was substantially damaged during impact with…Accident 19951024034309AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · San Carlos, CAToo high and fast to land. Began belated go around. Struck rocks off end runway.Incident 19941226045109IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Orland, CALeft main gear struck wires on final. Landed ok on runway. Two hundred dollar damage to gear.Incident 19920710024839IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Naperville, ILLeft landing gear failed on landing rollout. Left gear cabane strut failed at weld below shock cord assembly.Accident 19920613019859AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Newburyport, MAOn final right wing hit small trees and brush. Misjudged clearance.Accident 19901017046209AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Ocala, FLPractice acrobatics. Entered spin from immelman. Spin somewhat flat. Did not recover prior impact. No defects notedIncident 19900324014449IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · San Jose, CAPilot stated wing dropped during landing. Wing hit runway and ground looped off runway onto grass.Accident 19830805044959AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Kissimmee, FLRan out of fuel. Struck a fence post and flipped inverted on forced landing.Incident 19820620036089IAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1C · Arthur, NDNoise in aircraft, prepared to land in a field, found pop can under pedals. Flew thru powerline. Landed at base.Accident 19790717016489AAmtrpt PITTSSPECS1 · Warren, OHPilot unable to recover from inadvertent inverted spin while practicing aerobatics.Accident 19790519017659AChild S1SPITTS · Morgan Point, TXEngine stopped during aerobatic flight. Aircraft crash landed. Found fuel tank improperly installed by pilot.Accident 19790515012069AAmtrpt Pittsspecial · Warner Robbins, GAPracticing low altitude aerobatics, made inverted pull-up over runway. Stalled and spun in.
Query with SQL
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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun 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 · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'S1C' ORDER BY difficulty_date 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 sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'S1C' ORDER BY difficulty_date 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.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Pitts S-1C2 registered aircraftPitts S-1C2 registered aircraftBlackburn S-1C1 registered aircraftCurtiss Pitts Special S-1C1 registered aircraftHegy Pitts Special S-1C1 registered aircraftRoss-Pitts S-1C1 registered aircraftPitts S1-C1 registered aircraftPitts S-1C1 registered aircraftCantrell-Pitts Special S-1C1 registered aircraftPitts Special S1C1 registered aircraftPitts Special S1-C1 registered aircraftPitts Special S1C1 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
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 = 'S1C' AND m.code NOT IN ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
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 = 'S1C' AND m.code NOT IN ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run 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.