Flight Tracker
N15PU
1989 CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC PITTS S-2S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NORTH VALLEY AIRCRAFT INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
VALLEY CITY, ND
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 4, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Oct 7, 2019
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC
Model
PITTS S-2S
Year
1989
Serial Number
3015
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-540-D4A5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C92E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50144456

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Nov 24, 2012 Accident Substantial Grain Valley, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control.

NTSB CEN13CA077