# Pitts Special S-1C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - 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 - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS SPECIAL - 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: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-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 (26) - [N11011](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11011): [Gilman Trevor J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILMAN%20TREVOR%20J), [North Adams, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Adams), built 1968, S/N 001 - [N116P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116P): [Miller Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ROBERT%20J), [Casselton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Casselton), built 1977, S/N M79470 - [N11RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11RG): [Turner William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20WILLIAM%20R), [Dexter, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Dexter), built 1972, S/N 101 - [N120E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120E): [Sell Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELL%20MARK%20R), [Woodbury, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Woodbury), built 1965, S/N 1 - [N12HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12HG): [Naylor John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAYLOR%20JOHN%20H), [Conway, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Conway), S/N 1 - [N151R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151R): [Linden Richard M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDEN%20RICHARD%20M%20JR), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1966, S/N WA-1 - [N1581](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1581): [California Antique Aircraft Museum DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20ANTIQUE%20AIRCRAFT%20MUSEUM%20DBA), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), S/N JD-1 - [N3100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3100): [Meyer Matthew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20MATTHEW%20D), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1967, S/N 491421 - [N3117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3117): [Daacke Edwards J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAACKE%20EDWARDS%20J), [Glen Rock, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Glen%20Rock), S/N JJD-1 - [N32H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32H): [Hagaman John G Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGAMAN%20JOHN%20G%20TRUSTEE), [Alexandria, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Alexandria), built 1967, S/N 1512 - [N330MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330MM): [Hobbs Phillip E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOBBS%20PHILLIP%20E), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 1983, S/N 444 - [N39MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39MR): [Graupman Gerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAUPMAN%20GERALD), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 1969, S/N EGA-1 - [N4114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4114): [Stauder Gregory P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAUDER%20GREGORY%20P), [Galena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galena), built 1968, S/N 413 - [N4D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4D): [Stinson Brandon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINSON%20BRANDON), [Crowley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crowley), S/N JD1 - [N5191](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5191): [Murray Stewart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20STEWART), [Capay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Capay), built 1968, S/N 432 - [N593A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N593A): [Swift Harvey G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWIFT%20HARVEY%20G), [Clinton, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Clinton), built 1968, S/N S-512 - [N6431](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6431): [Cussen George J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUSSEN%20GEORGE%20J), [Mount Prospect, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mount%20Prospect), built 1971, S/N 6431 - [N6435](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6435): [Weigle Timothy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEIGLE%20TIMOTHY%20S), [East Palestine, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/East%20Palestine), built 1969, S/N TS-1 - [N6610](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6610): [Seyour Lori L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEYOUR%20LORI%20L), [Woodstock, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodstock), built 1969, S/N JSH-1 - [N6Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6Z): [Harris Hayden H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20HAYDEN%20H), [Chelsea, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chelsea), built 1980, S/N JM-2 - [N7601U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7601U): [Roads End Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROADS%20END%20AERO%20LLC), [Erwinna, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erwinna), built 1968, S/N 112 - [N8008A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8008A): [Holbrook Maslen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLBROOK%20MASLEN), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), S/N 5932 - [N8128](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8128): [Kubichek Janet C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUBICHEK%20JANET%20C), [Winnemucca, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Winnemucca), built 1968, S/N AGE-140 - [N8318](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8318): [Rickey Donald Leslie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICKEY%20DONALD%20LESLIE), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), S/N 6223 - [N8L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8L): [Everything Pitts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERYTHING%20PITTS%20LLC), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1963, S/N 11 - [N91TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91TS): [Takacs Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAKACS%20ROBERT%20S), [Oxford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oxford), S/N 101 ## NTSB investigations (25) 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 GAA17CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA144), Feb 18, 2017: Pitts Special S 1C (N591P), Borger, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the biplane during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA181), Jul 4, 1999: Pitts Special S-1C (N69CS), Temple, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB LAX96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA020), Oct 24, 1995: Pitts Special S-1C (N9060N), San Carlos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing. - [NTSB NYC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA110), Jun 13, 1992: James J. Dean Pitts Special S1C (N3117), Newburyport, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS CLEARANCE TO BRUSH AND SMALL TREES DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. - [NTSB ATL91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA005), Oct 17, 1990: Pitts Special S-1 (N1235), Ocala, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT EXPERIENCCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A SPIN MANEUVER AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. - [NTSB MIA83LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA205), Aug 5, 1983: Pitts S-1C (N77R), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEI33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI33), Jul 17, 1979: Pitts S1 (N2543), Warren, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW79FRA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA24), May 19, 1979: Pitts S1C (N7EH), Morgan Point, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA79FKG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG41), May 15, 1979: Pitts Spec S-1 (N42R), Warner Robins, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI78DEI25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEI25), Jun 26, 1978: Pitts S-1C (N203Z), Archbold, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FID07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID07), Jun 4, 1978: Pitts S-1 (N6160), Fredericksburg, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76FID44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FID44), Sep 26, 1976: Pitts Spcl S-1C (N2153), Weyers Cave, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC75FTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG14), Oct 26, 1974: Pitts S1C (N7422), Erie, ND, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74FUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG09-134327), Sep 8, 1974: Pitts SPL S-1C (N7021), Highgrove, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA75FLD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD12), Aug 24, 1974: Pitts SC1 (N4114), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER16), Aug 18, 1974: Zimmerman S-1C (N5191), Waseca, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DRG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG79), May 7, 1973: Pitts S1C (N1581), Boerne, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73DVD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD13), Sep 13, 1972: Pitts Spec S-1C (N8L), Tracey, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM10), Aug 12, 1970: Pitts S1C (N8L), Santa Cruz, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN69D0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0197), Mar 16, 1969: Pitts Spcl SC-1 (N43S), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69F0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0309), Dec 29, 1968: Pitts Spec S1C (N203Z), Kendall, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0228), Oct 20, 1968: Pitts S1C (N6969), Tampa, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI69F0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0155), Aug 13, 1968: Pitts Spec S-K (N82R), Napoleon, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX67A0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0108), May 21, 1967: Pitts SPL S-1C (N314M), Hesperia, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN66F0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0176), Dec 5, 1965: Pitts Spcl S1C (N8L), Sunland Pk, NM, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) 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 20170628013749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170628013749I), Jun 28, 2017: Pitts Special S-1C (N5191), Redding, CA, Minor damage. Pilot 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 20170217001699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170217001699A), Feb 17, 2017: Pitts Special S-1C (N591P), Borger, TX, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Incident 20160502003489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160502003489I), May 2, 2016: Pitts Special S-1C (N6431), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 19990704008219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704008219A), Jul 4, 1999: Amtr S1C (N69CS), Temple, TX, Substantial damage. Acft experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing on a highway, other circumstances are unknown. (.19)on July 4, 1999, at 1400 central daylight… - [Accident 19951024034309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951024034309A), Oct 24, 1995: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N9060N), San Carlos, CA, Substantial damage. Too high and fast to land. Began belated go around. Struck rocks off end runway. - [Incident 19941226045109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941226045109I), Dec 26, 1994: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N5191), Orland, CA, Minor damage. Left main gear struck wires on final. Landed ok on runway. Two hundred dollar damage to gear. - [Incident 19920710024839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920710024839I), Jul 10, 1992: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N7601U), Naperville, IL, Minor damage. Left landing gear failed on landing rollout. Left gear cabane strut failed at weld below shock cord assembly. - [Accident 19920613019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613019859A), Jun 13, 1992: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N3117), Newburyport, MA, Substantial damage. On final right wing hit small trees and brush. Misjudged clearance. - [Accident 19901017046209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901017046209A), Oct 17, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N1235), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Practice acrobatics. Entered spin from immelman. Spin somewhat flat. Did not recover prior impact. No defects noted - [Incident 19900324014449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900324014449I), Mar 24, 1990: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N9060N), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. Pilot stated wing dropped during landing. Wing hit runway and ground looped off runway onto grass. - [Accident 19830805044959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830805044959A), Aug 5, 1983: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N77R), Kissimmee, FL, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel. Struck a fence post and flipped inverted on forced landing. - [Incident 19820620036089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820620036089I), Jun 20, 1982: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N7422), Arthur, ND, Minor damage. Noise in aircraft, prepared to land in a field, found pop can under pedals. Flew thru powerline. Landed at base. - [Accident 19790717016489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790717016489A), Jul 17, 1979: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N2543), Warren, OH, Destroyed. Pilot unable to recover from inadvertent inverted spin while practicing aerobatics. - [Accident 19790519017659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790519017659A), May 19, 1979: Child S1SPITTS (N7EH), Morgan Point, TX, Destroyed. Engine stopped during aerobatic flight. Aircraft crash landed. Found fuel tank improperly installed by pilot. - [Accident 19790515012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790515012069A), May 15, 1979: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N42R), Warner Robbins, GA, Destroyed. Practicing low altitude aerobatics, made inverted pull-up over runway. Stalled and spun in. ## 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 S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202LS - [Pitts S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1c): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202LV - [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 - [Pitts S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202LR - [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 - [Pitts Special S1-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s1-c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202RW - [Pitts Special S1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202V1 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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