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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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