N83PS

Substantial
None

AEROTEK PITTS S-2AS/N: 2143

Summary

On July 26, 2025, a Aerotek PITTS S-2A (N83PS) was involved in an incident near New Holstein, WI. All 2 people 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 loss of direction control during landing due to an unapproved tailwheel assembly and tail spring that resulted in a tailwheel shimmy and a subsequent ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83PS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA287
Location
New Holstein, WI
Event ID
20250726200634
Coordinates
43.943422, -88.112606
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of direction control during landing due to an unapproved tailwheel assembly and tail spring that resulted in a tailwheel shimmy and a subsequent ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
2143
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-2AL29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PITTS S-2A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURT DONALD H
Address
417 COPPERSMITH DR
City
MASON
State / Zip Code
MI 48854-1378
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# CEN25LA287