# Stits Playmate SA-11-A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 86509MB
- Manufacturer (registry): STITS PLAYMATE
- Model: SA-11-A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-playmate-sa-11-a

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)

- [N6515](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6515): [South Dakota Aviation Hall Of Fame](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20DAKOTA%20AVIATION%20HALL%20OF%20FAME), [Spearfish, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Spearfish), built 1968, S/N HCB-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 CHI92LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA221), Aug 2, 1992: Stitts SA-11A (N6515), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNED APPROACH.
- [NTSB SEA75FYC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYC13), Dec 1, 1974: Mullan SA-11A (N3304), Mcminnville, OR, 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 19920802028509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920802028509A), Aug 2, 1992: Amtrsa STITSSA11A (N6515), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. Landed on taxiway downwind. Realized error,tried to side step to runway and lost control. Ford trimotor on taxiway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stits Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-playmate-sa-11a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 86509PC
- [Cochran-Stitts SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cochran-stitts-sa-11a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MD
- [Helsop-Stitts Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/helsop-stitts-playmate-sa-11a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86509ME
- [Berkey Jess B SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/berkey-jess-b-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601BC
- [Barnhart SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnhart-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509BA
- [Stits SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509J4
- [Grubert-Stitts Playmate SA11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grubert-stitts-playmate-sa11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509LZ
- [Hartley-Stits Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hartley-stits-playmate-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MC
- [Deweese-Stitts SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/deweese-stitts-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MF
- [Carlson Stitts Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/carlson-stitts-playmate-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MG
- [Stevenson-Stitts Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stevenson-stitts-playmate-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MH
- [Nicholas-Stits Playmate SA-11A](https://openairdocs.org/model/nicholas-stits-playmate-sa-11a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86509MK

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