Pitts S-2B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 1983 to 2013.

23

All Events

11

Incidents

2

Minor

3

Serious

7

Fatal (11 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.
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.
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.

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.
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