# NTSB investigations: Aviat PITTS S-2B

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA107.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 30, 2025 · N8ZT
  > On January 30, 2025, at 1034 eastern standard time, an Aviat Inc Pitts S-2B, N8ZT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fellsmere, Florida. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA15LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA210.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2015 · N110PS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane landing on top of the other airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA533.md): Aviat Pitts S 2B · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N9YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA458.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Redlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N46BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA043.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8ZT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA150.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Darmstadt, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N55H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA190.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N117PS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure due to metal pieces from the number 5 piston skirt in the oil system, which prevented the oil valve top ball valve from seating. The muddy terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA140.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N963CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake system malfunction during landing. Factors related to the accident were the malfunction of a landing gear brake as reported by the pilot, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA055.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2004 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to preclude fuel exhaustion, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA007.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N68PS · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA088.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N6085U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA081.md): Pitts S-2B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N300PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pull up, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain flying speed and a subsequent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA091.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N29RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB LAX02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA074.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2002 · N300PS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing rollout and failure of the CFI to adequately supervise the flight. A contributing factor was the decreased tension of the right main landing gear shock cord/bungee.
- [NTSB NYC01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA212.md): Pitts S-2B · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N225SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N169DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB DEN99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA113.md): Pitts S-2B · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N321MB · Destroyed
  > Intentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB IAD99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA022.md): Pitts S-2B · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N340PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA414.md): Pitts S-2B · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1998 · N52TW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA317.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N47354 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA332.md): Pitts S-2B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9QT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA032.md): Pitts S-2B · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N60823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include snow covered terrain at the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA171.md): Pitts S2B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The poor welding quality of the manufacturer, resulting in the fatigue failure of the aileron attachment bracket.
- [NTSB MIA94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA154.md): Pitts S2B · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exceeding of the design limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA194.md): Pitts S-2A · Kahuku, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N54TA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation while performing an acrobatic routine. A factor in the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was performing the acrobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA070.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N60827 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain and nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the snowbanks on either side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW93LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA265.md): Pitts S1-T · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N7FD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA190.md): Pitts S2B · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N92BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's restricted visual lookout from smoke entering the cockpit. Factors were smoke in the cockpit which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.
- [NTSB LAX84FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA055.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2B · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N700ME · Destroyed
  > During an aerobatic flt, the plt-in-command was asked to demonstrate recovery from an inverted flat spin. The maneuver was initiated at aprx 5000 ft. after the acft made aprx 3/4 of an inverted turn, it rolled upright as the PIC started to 'feed in throttle.'…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2210308', '2210403'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2210308

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