Flight Tracker
N2997G
PITTS SPECIAL
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HIEMENZ THOMAS S
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
GREENWOOD, IN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 18, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Aug 9, 1996
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
PITTS
Model
SPECIAL
Year
-
Serial Number
BM-01
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-320 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
160 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)
A31A3D
Mode S Code (Octal)
50615075

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

Aug 20, 2011 Accident Substantial Bessemer, AL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB ERA11CA477
Oct 5, 1994 Accident Substantial PLANT CITY, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT RUNNING OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN.

NTSB MIA95LA003