N742MAAviat Aircraft S-1T2025-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Aviat Aircraft S-1TS/N: 1005

Summary

On September 02, 2025, a Pitts S-1T (N742MA) was involved in an incident near Danbury, CT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA381. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N742MA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA381
Location
Danbury, CT
Event ID
20260122202328
Coordinates
41.371534, -73.482189
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Aviat Aircraft
Serial Number
1005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
S-1TPTS1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S-1T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DINNING GREGORY J
Address
28 BROWN RD
City
SHIRLEY
State / Zip Code
MA 01464-2700
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# ERA25LA381