# Stits SA6B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 865042A, 86504Y7, 86504YS, 86504Z4, 86504ZQ, 865040J, 865042R, 86504TF, 86504TH, 86504TK, 86504W0, 86504X4, 86504XF, 86504ZN, 86504ZW - Manufacturer (registry): STITS - Model: SA6B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-sa6b 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 (5) - [N1370N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1370N): [Brown Warren W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20WARREN%20W), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), built 1957, S/N 117 - [N4915E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4915E): [Rodgers Phillip L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODGERS%20PHILLIP%20L), [Williford, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Williford), built 1960, S/N 1 - [N903Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N903Z): [Levers Earl H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVERS%20EARL%20H), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1963, S/N P-2057 - [N91272](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91272): [Metzger James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METZGER%20JAMES%20R), [Payette, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Payette), built 1965, S/N P-2105 - [N957Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N957Z): [Madsen Steven L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADSEN%20STEVEN%20L), [Colgate, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Colgate), S/N P-2009 ## NTSB investigations (5) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA079), Mar 10, 1994: Kelley Stits SA6B (N4696), Snohomish, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTORS INCLUDE A POLE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. - [NTSB LAX90DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ09), Aug 23, 1990: Stits SA6B (N4203), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. - [NTSB FTW76DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG05), Jul 3, 1975: Stits SA6B (N6111U), Spearman, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FVG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG43), Apr 14, 1974: Stits SA6B (N6733C), Clear Lake, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC71FGM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM22), Nov 22, 1970: Stits SA6B (N1292V), Finleyville, PA, 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19940309004309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940309004309A), Mar 9, 1994: Amtr SA6B (N4696), Snohomish, WA, Substantial damage. Landed long fast and bounced. Began late go around. Stalled trying climb over powerlines. Struck power pole. - [Accident 19900823035309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900823035309A), Aug 23, 1990: Amtr SA6B (N4203), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Stalled and impacted inverted turning base to final. No recent flight time. Homebuilt not registered or inspected. - [Incident 19811028077909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811028077909I), Oct 28, 1981: Amtrsa STITSSA6B (N1370N), Falcon, CO, Minor damage. Pilot made hard landing in crosswind. Pilot thought wind shear hit aircraft. - [Accident 19750703023349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750703023349A), Jul 3, 1975: Amtr 86504TK (N6111U), Spearman, TX, Substantial damage. Flew into grnd while writing note. - [Accident 19740414012499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740414012499A), Apr 14, 1974: Amtr 8650441 (N6733C), Clear Lake, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Low level acrobatics ovr lake. Acft sank. Plts urine alcohol lvl 0.14 . ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bishop Marvin L SA 6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bishop-marvin-l-sa-6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056189J - [Ewing-Stits SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/ewing-stits-sa6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 865040Z - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 865043T - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 865045D - [Wilson-Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 865048Z - [Bay Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bay-stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86504CB - [Stits-Elkins 85 SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-elkins-85-sa6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8650426 - [Stits SA-6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-sa-6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 865042Z - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8650430 - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8650432 - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 865043M - [Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-flut-r-bug-sa6b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 865044H --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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