# NTSB ATL88LA026: Pitts S2A, N44LH, Ramseur, NC, October 24, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 24, 1987, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Ramseur, NC
- Coordinates: 35.729419, -79.649192 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7294&lon=-79.6492&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 24, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7667
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88LA026
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7667/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA026

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE MAKING A NORMAL LANDING. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE GROUND LOOP CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT'S UNDERCARRIAGE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N44LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44LH), registered now, S/N 2168, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PITTS S2A
- Registry model: [Aerotek PITTS S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotek-pitts-s-2a) (registry code 0110201) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming GSO-435 SERIE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-gso-435-serie) (registry code 41523, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2168
- Airframe hours: 600
- Engines: LYCOMING AEIO-360 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Jeffrey W. White
- Registered owner: Jeffrey White
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: W66, MIDLAND, VA
- Airport: NC13, York, runway 18, 3,000 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: rear; flight hours: 310 total, 60 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19871024065969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871024065969A), Oct 24, 1987: Amtrpt PITTSSPECS2S, Ramseur, NC, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped. Caused substantial damage to the aircrafts undercarriage.

## Other investigations on N44LH (1)

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 NYC78FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM29), May 21, 1978: Pitts S2S (N44LH), Latrobe, PA, substantial damage

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.

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