N1PWPITTS S-2S2023-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PITTS S-2SS/N: 1004

Summary

On June 03, 2023, a Pitts S-2S (N1PW) was involved in an incident near Garden Plain, KS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA222. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1PW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA222
Location
Garden Plain, KS
Event ID
20230605192302
Coordinates
37.660970, -97.629211
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PITTS
Serial Number
1004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
S-2SPTMS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
S-2S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WELKIN AERO INC
Address
1822 CUB LANE CIR
City
GARDEN PLAIN
State / Zip Code
KS 67050
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA222