# Way PITTS S-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7220765
- Manufacturer (registry): WAY
- Model: PITTS S-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/way-pitts-s-1

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)

- [N21JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21JV): [Matula John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATULA%20JOHN%20K), [Carlsbad, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carlsbad), built 1977, S/N 137

## 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 LAX81DVD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVD42), Sep 7, 1981: Pitts S-1C (N21JV), Tracy, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVD26), May 25, 1981: Pitts S-1 (N21JV), Tracy, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19810907056069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907056069A), Sep 7, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N21JV), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing roll, no mechanical malfunctions.
- [Accident 19810524938879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810524938879A), May 24, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N21JV), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Strong gust of wind pushed airplane sideways on taxi turn around at start of runway. Side load collapsed gear.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerotek PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0110100
- [Hildebrant Earl L PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hildebrant-earl-l-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560509
- [Young David E PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/young-david-e-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607JU
- [Henderson Lance L PITTS S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/henderson-lance-l-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617K1
- [Clute William A PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/clute-william-a-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628KF
- [Sutton Todd K PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sutton-todd-k-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628Q8
- [Farion Donald PITTS S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/farion-donald-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056292K
- [Germann David E PITTS S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/germann-david-e-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629VY
- [Michael W Stewart PITTS S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-w-stewart-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634AL
- [Edward Malley III PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/edward-malley-iii-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634VW
- [Frank Jerry W PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/frank-jerry-w-pitts-s-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056415O
- [Jimmie Kevin Alderman PITTS S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/jimmie-kevin-alderman-pitts-s1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642SZ

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