# Simpson PITTS SPECIAL S1C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220245
- Manufacturer (registry): SIMPSON
- Model: PITTS SPECIAL S1C
- 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/simpson-pitts-special-s1c

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 MKC80FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA047), Jul 22, 1980: Pitts S1 (N1012S), Centerville, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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 19800720029989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800720029989A), Jul 20, 1980: Amtrpt PITTSPECS1C (N1012S), Centerville, IA, Destroyed. Failed to recover from secondary stall during acrobatic manuevers. Engine lackedfull power. Found worn-out piston.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bede PITTS SPECIAL S1-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-pitts-special-s1-c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220226
- [Walker PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/walker-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722022A
- [Cooper PITTS SPECIAL S1-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cooper-pitts-special-s1-c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220242
- [Morrison PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/morrison-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722024K
- [Potter PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/potter-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220276
- [Brandt PITTS SPECIAL S1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/brandt-pitts-special-s1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202DH
- [Prochaska PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/prochaska-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202M9
- [George G Johnston PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/george-g-johnston-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202SS
- [Mann PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/mann-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221105
- [Shea PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/shea-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7221106
- [M Asadoorian PITTS SPECIAL S1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/m-asadoorian-pitts-special-s1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722110A
- [O'Brien Michael PITTS SPECIAL S-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/o-brien-michael-pitts-special-s-1c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722111F

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