NTSB investigations: Aviat PITTS S-2B
30 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aviat PITTS S-2B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 1 |
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| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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
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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'))
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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
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NTSB ERA25LA107AccidentClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Fellsmere, FLOn 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 ERA15LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane landing on top of the other airplane.NTSB CEN14CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Pitts S 2B · Grants, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR11LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Redlands, CAThe 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 ERA11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SCThe Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.NTSB CHI06LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Darmstadt, INThe 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 LAX06LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Antioch, CAThe 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 NYC04LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Hamilton, OHThe 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 MIA04CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Parkland, FLThe 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 CHI04LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MNThe 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 NYC03FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PAThe 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 LAX03LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's excessive pull up, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain flying speed and a subsequent stall/mush.NTSB CHI02LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.NTSB LAX02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Hawthorne, CAFailure 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 NYC01FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Shirley, NYThe 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 CHI01LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, ILThe 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 DEN99FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Steamboat Sprgs, COIntentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.NTSB IAD99LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Easton, MDThe failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW98LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Sherman, TXThe 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 FTW98LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dallas, TXThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.NTSB FTW97LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Mountain View, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include snow covered terrain at the edge of the runway.NTSB MIA94LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe poor welding quality of the manufacturer, resulting in the fatigue failure of the aileron attachment bracket.NTSB MIA94LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Keystone Height, FLThe pilot-in-command's exceeding of the design limitations of the airplane.NTSB LAX94LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Kahuku, HIThe 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 NYC94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Albion, NYthe 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 FTW93LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-T · Sherman, TXFailure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.NTSB ATL93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB CHI92LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Aurora, NEThe 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 LAX84FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2B · Elk Grove, CADuring 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.'…