# Smith PITTS SPECIAL S-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 7220744, 7220729
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH
- Model: PITTS SPECIAL S-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-pitts-special-s-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 (1)

- [N292Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292Y): [Laurie Kip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAURIE%20KIP), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1976, S/N 3-29-38

## 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 WPR26LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA362), Sep 29, 2026: Smith Pitts Special S-1 (N292Y), Madison, GA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Barker Terry M PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/barker-terry-m-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056158N
- [Robert A Meadows PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-a-meadows-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634J9
- [Terence Patrick Mcevoy PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/terence-patrick-mcevoy-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634R3
- [Murphy Frank PITTS SPECIAL S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/murphy-frank-pitts-special-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056430M
- [Smisek-Kime PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smisek-kime-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7220205
- [Garred PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/garred-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722020B
- [Cott PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/cott-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 722024N
- [Letendre PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/letendre-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202B9
- [Stroup PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stroup-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C8
- [Banks PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/banks-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202C9
- [Knapp PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/knapp-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202DF
- [Bost PITTS SPECIAL S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bost-pitts-special-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 72202Q8

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