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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| May 16, 1991 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N603SB | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. |