# NTSB investigations: Pitts Special S-1C

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 GAA17CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA144.md): Pitts Special S 1C · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N591P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the biplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA181.md): Pitts Special S-1C · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N69CS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets during maneuvering with a low fuel level, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA020.md): Pitts Special S-1C · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N9060N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA110.md): James J. Dean Pitts Special S1C · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N3117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his clearance to brush and small trees during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ATL91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA005.md): Pitts Special S-1 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N1235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experiencced spatial disorientation, lost control of the airplane during a spin maneuver and collided with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA83LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA205.md): Pitts S-1C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N77R · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 2000 ft MSL the eng lost pwr. The plt restarted the eng 3 times but was forced to lnd when it would not develop pwr. During lndg roll in a cow pasture the acft collided with a fence post, ground looped, and turned our on its back. The fuel…
- [NTSB CHI79FEI33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI33.md): Pitts S1 · Warren, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N2543 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FRA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA24.md): Pitts S1C · Morgan Point, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N7EH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG41.md): Pitts Spec S-1 · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1979 · N42R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78DEI25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEI25.md): Pitts S-1C · Archbold, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1978 · N203Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FID07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID07.md): Pitts S-1 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N6160 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FID44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FID44.md): Pitts Spcl S-1C · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1976 · N2153 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG14.md): Pitts S1C · Erie, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1974 · N7422 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG09-134327.md): Pitts SPL S-1C · Highgrove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1974 · N7021 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FLD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD12.md): Pitts SC1 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1974 · N4114 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER16.md): Zimmerman S-1C · Waseca, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N5191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG79.md): Pitts S1C · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1973 · N1581 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD13.md): Pitts Spec S-1C · Tracey, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1972 · N8L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM10.md): Pitts S1C · Santa Cruz, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1970 · N8L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0197.md): Pitts Spcl SC-1 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1969 · N43S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0309.md): Pitts Spec S1C · Kendall, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1968 · N203Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0228.md): Pitts S1C · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1968 · N6969 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69F0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0155.md): Pitts Spec S-K · Napoleon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1968 · N82R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0108.md): Pitts SPL S-1C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N314M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66F0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0176.md): Pitts Spcl S1C · Sunland Pk, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1965 · N8L · Substantial damage

## 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 ('72202TG', '72202S9', '72202SL', '72202UC', '72202VU', '72202R7', '72202SE', '72202SJ', '72202SR', '72202ST', '72202SW', '72202SX', '72202TR', '72202TY', '72202UP', '72202UT', '72202VE', '72202VS', '72202VW', '72202VX', '72202R8', '72202R9', '72202RJ', '72202S1', '72202SF', '72202SH', '72202SM', '72202SN', '72202SZ', '72202TC', '72202TH', '72202TJ', '72202TW', '72202TX', '72202UM', '72202VP', '72202VZ'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=72202TG

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