# Pitts Special SC-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 72202PB, 72202Q5, 72202RH, 72202RV, 72202RZ, 72202RF, 72202RK, 72202RQ
- Manufacturer (registry): PITTS SPECIAL
- Model: SC-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: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-sc-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 (6)

- [N1812](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1812): [Marsh John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSH%20JOHN%20E), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), S/N RG-1
- [N2232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2232): [Reigle Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REIGLE%20AVIATION), [Palmyra, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Palmyra), built 1971, S/N 1-GP
- [N69MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69MJ): [Kerr Peter John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERR%20PETER%20JOHN%20H), [North Charleston, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/North%20Charleston), built 1970, S/N SLA-1
- [N714V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N714V): [Jones Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20STEPHEN%20C), [Wadsworth, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Wadsworth), built 1968, S/N B-2
- [N8351](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8351): [Zeller Francis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZELLER%20FRANCIS%20J), [Rosamond, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rosamond), S/N 314F210
- [N8XN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8XN): [Clisham Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLISHAM%20DANIEL%20J), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1979, S/N DC-2

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 SEA01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA151), Aug 15, 2001: Pitts Special SC-1 (N8351), Jerome, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors included: an incorrectly manufactured or adjusted rudder travel setting, resulting in restricted movement of the left…
- [NTSB NYC77FGM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM47), Sep 29, 1977: Pitts Spcl (N2232), Franklin, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DIA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIA10), Mar 19, 1977: Pitts S1 (N4111), Clinton, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC45), Jun 8, 1974: Pitts S-1C (N4111), Jaffrey, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEG26), May 20, 1973: Pitts SPL SC-1 (N11PL), Versailles, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB DIA70D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA70D0041), Jul 2, 1969: Pitts Spec S1C (N2215), Hendersonville, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0177), Aug 31, 1968: Pitts Spec SC-1 (N4111), Sanford, ME, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20050615012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050615012459I), Jun 15, 2005: Amtr PITTSSPECSC1 (N2215), Grain Valley, MO, Minor damage. (-23) N2215 landed on runway 09 at Grain Valley - East Kansas City Airport (3GV), in visual conditions with light and variable winds. Pilot stated that the…
- [Accident 20010815022799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010815022799A), Aug 15, 2001: N8351, Jerome, ID, No damage. (-23) On August 15, 2001, at approximately 1730 MDT, an amateur built S-1, piloted by boyd w. simmons was landing east bound on the Jerome airport, Jerome, ID.…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cirigliano SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirigliano-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601E3
- [Fergus SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/fergus-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C2
- [Pitts SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202HP
- [Pitts SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202HS
- [Pitts SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202JN
- [Kipp-Pitts Special SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/kipp-pitts-special-sc-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202Q7
- [Rice R P SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/rice-r-p-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056209N
- [Wolkoff-Pitts SC1](https://openairdocs.org/model/wolkoff-pitts-sc1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 722021A
- [Geldersma-Pitts SC1](https://openairdocs.org/model/geldersma-pitts-sc1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C5
- [Pitts SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202HK
- [Pitts SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202HM
- [Sweeney-Pitts Special SC-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sweeney-pitts-special-sc-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202MY

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