Pitts S-2A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | Stoughton, WI | N11JC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 08, 2009 | Springfield, IL | N18BT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the unintentional obstruction of the rudder by the passenger. |
| Sep 01, 2003 | Hillsboro, OR | N5301W | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance and altitude while on final approach which led to touching down short of the runway. The pilot's …The pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance and altitude while on final approach which led to touching down short of the runway. The pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor. |
| Jul 31, 1999 | PITTSTOWN, NJ | N6PS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. |
| May 18, 1998 | BENTON, KS | N31517 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 17, 1998 | NEW SMYRNA BEAC, FL | N32TP | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the jammed engine starter drive assembly, that prevented an engine restart in flight. A factor…The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the jammed engine starter drive assembly, that prevented an engine restart in flight. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | KAHUKU, HI | N54TA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHILE PERFORMING AN ACROBATIC ROUTINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT W…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. |
| Sep 17, 1985 | CARLSBAD, CA | N13AS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1985 | VAN NUYS, CA | N88M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1984 | OAK HARBOR, OH | N899 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1984 | BOULDER, CO | N80040 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1983 | GREEN COVE SPR., FL | N80041 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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