Aircraft Description
N88EW is a 1985 Christen Industries INC PITTS S-2B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviat Aircraft INC in Afton, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1985. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-540 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N88EW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1BF5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88EW was last updated on February 2, 2019. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Christen Industries INC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 164 Christen Industries INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PITTS S-2B model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N88EW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2014 | WPR14LA329 | Substantial | None | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Sep 20, 1993 | LAX93LA359 | Substantial | None | dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the rudder and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the rudder and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC