# Ross/Pitts S1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05625MB
- Manufacturer (registry): ROSS/PITTS
- Model: S1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ross-pitts-s1

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 (1)

- [N2363](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2363): [Scheidel Bailey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHEIDEL%20BAILEY%20B), [Pleasant Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Grove), built 1971, S/N 1

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX83LVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVM05), Dec 9, 1982: Pitts S1C (N2363), 6 N.W. Half Moo, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVM10), Feb 3, 1981: Pitts S-1 (N2363), San Carlos, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19880814045199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880814045199I), Aug 14, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1 (N2363), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing. Veered off runway and nosed over in dirt. Reported brake locked.
- [Accident 19821209063449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821209063449A), Dec 9, 1982: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS1C (N2363), Half Moon Bay, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control on crosswind landing. Veered off runway and nosed over. Gusts not forecast in briefing.
- [Accident 19810203002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810203002759A), Feb 3, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N2363), San Carlos, CA, Substantial damage. Right foot slipped off brake on landing roll. Left braking action veered airplane off runway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Swift S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/swift-s1): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1130861
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 72202TB
- [John P Pike S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/john-p-pike-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056373W
- [Pitts S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202K8
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202LT
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202R2
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202R3
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202RD
- [Pitts Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202SB
- [Sierra S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sierra-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056010S
- [Smith Special S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-special-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056011H
- [Smith S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-s-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560178

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