# Pitts SPECIAL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 72201KZ, 72202K4, 72202KL, 72202KP, 72201NM, 72202K0, 72202KT, 72202KU, 72202KX, 72202KZ, 72202L3, 72202MA - Manufacturer (registry): PITTS - Model: SPECIAL - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 97 mph - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special 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 (4) - [N182D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N182D): [Lehrman Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEHRMAN%20RONALD%20L), [Brownsburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Brownsburg), built 1984, S/N 14 - [N2997G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2997G): [Hiemenz Thomas S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIEMENZ%20THOMAS%20S), [Greenwood, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenwood), S/N BM-01 - [N314Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N314Y): [Olson Allen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSON%20ALLEN%20J), [Ludington, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ludington), built 1975, S/N 69 - [N911NJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911NJ): [Stewart Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20MICHAEL%20W), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1968, S/N 1 ## 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 ERA11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA477), Aug 20, 2011: Pitts Special (N2997G), Bessemer, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA003), Oct 5, 1994: Pitts S1C (N2997G), Plant City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT RUNNING OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN. - [NTSB MIA86FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA115), Apr 7, 1986: Pitts Special (N501L), Homestead, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC77FER61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER61), Jul 16, 1977: Pitts S-1S (N2997G), Jordan, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70FBA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBA26), Jun 27, 1970: Pitts S-1 (N13S), Winchester, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN66A0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0067), Mar 19, 1966: Pitts Specl (N5T), Tucson, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN66F0209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0209), Jan 28, 1966: Pitts Specal (N5T), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 20110820020639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110820020639A), Aug 20, 2011: Pitts SPECIAL (N2997G), Bessemer, AL, Substantial damage. On August 20, 2010 at approximately 1030 hrs local a Pitts Special aircraft landed on runway 05 at Bessemer, AL (keky). On rollout from landing the aircraft… - [Incident 19951028040829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951028040829I), Oct 28, 1995: Child S1PITTS (N2195), Red Lodge, MT, Substantial damage. Narrative: 1. Pilot lost control of aircraft on landing roll out due to springs coming loose at tail wheel, pilot stated that aircraft had rolled approx. 600… - [Accident 19941005033359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941005033359A), Oct 5, 1994: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N2997G), Plant City, FL, Substantial damage. Lost control landing in crosswind ran off runway. Nosed over in soft terrain. - [Accident 19860407009989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860407009989A), Apr 7, 1986: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N501L), Homestead, FL, Destroyed. Indicates aircraft stalled when it ran out of fuel during acrobatics. Dived to ground. Pilot was intoxicated. - [Incident 19780702048219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780702048219I), Jul 2, 1978: Child S1SPITTS (N37H), Pinehurst, NC, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing, left main gear collapsed. Elastic cord type bungee failed. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Sheehan Michael F SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/sheehan-michael-f-special): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05627T4 - [Smith Special SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-special-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056011J - [Bleck SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/bleck-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601AX - [Dutton SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/dutton-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601HR - [Meyer SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/meyer-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601T3 - [Oldfield SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/oldfield-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601VX - [Parrish SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/parrish-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601WQ - [Rezich Bros. SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/rezich-bros-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601YK - [Schroeder-Meyer SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/schroeder-meyer-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601Z1 - [Dart SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/dart-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056080T - [Volpi SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/volpi-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611EP - [Dart Robert G SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/dart-robert-g-special): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617GQ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.