Pitts S-2B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 1983 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2013 | Adana, TU | TC-AYT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 2003 | Long Beach, CA | N300PS | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's excessive pull up, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain flying speed and a subsequent stall/mush. |
| Aug 21, 2001 | Shirley, NY | N225SD | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine-…The 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. |
| Jul 05, 1999 | STEAMBOAT SPRGS, CO | N321MB | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Intentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery. |
| Nov 28, 1998 | EASTON, MD | N340PS | Serious (1) | substantial | The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout. |
| Aug 31, 1998 | SHERMAN, TX | N52TW | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condit…The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition. |
| Apr 23, 1998 | GREENFIELD, CA | N6027V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the proximity of high brush located on both sides of the runway. |
| Dec 07, 1997 | BOZEMAN, MT | N693SB | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the pilot of N693SB not following procedures and directives, and the pilot of N69…The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the pilot of N693SB not following procedures and directives, and the pilot of N693SB using poor judgment. |
| Aug 27, 1997 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | N9QT | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 12, 1996 | BOCA RATON, FL | N6082E | Incident | substantial |
the dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. The gusty/crosswind condition was…the dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor. |
| Apr 06, 1996 | FREEHOLD TWSP, NJ | N917JD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landi…the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Aug 12, 1995 | PHOENIX, AZ | N540RJ | Incident | substantial | The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot by allowing the trainee to initiate a late go-around from a simulated forced landing. |
| Apr 26, 1995 | NAPLES, FL | N711BT | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the tail wheel landing gear system for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an on-ground loss of control on landing rollout, ground l…The failure of the tail wheel landing gear system for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an on-ground loss of control on landing rollout, ground loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Apr 01, 1995 | OTTAWA, KS | N876CB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not performing proper stall/spin recovery procedures. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N49335 | Incident | substantial |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PILOT/OWNER'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT RECURRING CRANKSHAFT INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDE…FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PILOT/OWNER'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT RECURRING CRANKSHAFT INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. |
| Dec 27, 1994 | AFTON, WY | N60823 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWA…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Oct 19, 1994 | CHANDLER, AZ | N15KR | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing rollout. A contributing factor was sun glare. |
| Jul 26, 1994 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N8026 | Incident | substantial | THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE INSTRUCTOR AND DUAL STUDENT. FACTORS INCLUDE SUNGLARE AND THE TUG LEFT ON THE TAXIWAY. |
| Jun 15, 1993 | EAST PALESTINE, OH | N54DR | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Mar 07, 1993 | HILLSBORO, MD | N12QW | Serious (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT FLAT SPIN AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCEN…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT FLAT SPIN AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO TERRAIN. |
| May 16, 1991 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N603SB | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. |
| Dec 28, 1985 | CADDO MILLS, TX | N5305A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 1983 | AFTON, WY | N947 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |