# NTSB LAX81DVD42: Pitts S-1C, N21JV, Tracy, CA, September 7, 1981

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: September 7, 1981
- Place: Tracy, CA · TRACY, CA
- Location: 37.7274° N, 121.4522° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Tracy, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.7274&lon=-121.4522&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 17, 1981
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 123835
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX81DVD42
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVD42

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2387   81/9/7    TRACY,CA            PITTS S-1C          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 46, 1525
        TIME - 1435                    N21JV               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 105 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - NEW JERUSALEM
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          SAN JOSE,CA                 TRACY,CA
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
        FACTOR(S)
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT CONDITIONS: OTHER
        REMARKS- RAN INTO FARM CROP BESIDE RWY.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N21JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21JV), registered now, S/N 137, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PITTS S-1C
- Registry model: [Way PITTS S-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/way-pitts-s-1) (registry code 7220765) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: New Jerusalem

## 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 19810907056069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907056069A), Sep 7, 1981: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL, Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing roll, no mechanical malfunctions.

## Other investigations on N21JV (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 LAX81DVD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVD26), May 25, 1981: Pitts S-1 (N21JV), Tracy, CA, 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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