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N2053D

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: February 5, 2018

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N2053D · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N2053D now.

2018Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B-15 · S/N F8B-2088Cancelled Feb 5, 2018 · Third renewal notice · Built 2006 · Dowling Edward J, Lincoln, IL 2002Beech D18S · S/N A-947Cancelled Dec 2, 2002 · Second triennial mailing, no response · Built 1953 · Kindblade Stanley J, Anchorage, AK

NTSB investigations on N2053D · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI08CA281Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly Balloons 8B-15 · Springfield, ILThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.Sep 11, 2008 · No damage NTSB ANC93LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's improper in flight planning/decision. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine.Jul 25, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N2053D · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20080910850299AFirfly FIREFLY8B15 · Springfield, IL(-23) During a normal landing, one passenger failed to hold on tightly and she lost her balance and fell against another elderly passenger, causing her to fall and break both of her legs. The pilot had instructed the passengers to hold on during landing.Sep 10, 2008 · No damage Accident 19930725025349ABeech D18S · Kodiak, AKLost oil right engine shut it down. Unable hold altitude. Ditched. Right gear chain drive broke punctured oil tank.Jul 25, 1993 · Substantial damage