# Pitts Special S1L

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 72202V4
- Manufacturer (registry): PITTS SPECIAL
- Model: S1L
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s1l

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## 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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 FTW89DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG01), Oct 6, 1988: Shamgaugh Pitts Special (N3S), San Benito, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE 'B' NUT FITTING ON THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO THE POWERPLANT AT THE FIREWALL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19881006044749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881006044749A), Oct 6, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N3S), San Benito, TX, Substantial damage. Approaching airport engine stopped. Crash landed in open field. A fuel line had separated at the firewall.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mills Michael S1L](https://openairdocs.org/model/mills-michael-s1l): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05621I9

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