# N31DB: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: September 30, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=31DB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31DB

## Aircraft that carried N31DB

- [Cancelled 2023-09-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N31DB-2023-09-30): Cessna 401, S/N 401-0202, built 1968. Owner: [Gta Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GTA%20AIR%20INC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison)

## NTSB investigations on N31DB (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA319), Jul 28, 1995: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE FLIGHTCREWS OF THE BOEING 737, N675AA, AND THE CESSNA 401, N31DB, TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. FACTORS WERE: THE FAILURE OF 737 FLIGHTCREW TO RESPOND TO THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY GIVEN BY…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N31DB (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950728019982A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728019982A), Jul 28, 1995: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. Taxiing for takeoff collided with inbound plane on taxiways. Tail hit by wing of other plane. ATC failed advise.
- [Incident 19930920037879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930920037879I), Sep 20, 1993: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Right engine hot. Difficult to start. Backfired,ignited fuel valve in right leading edge. Blew leading edge out.
- [Incident 19800121016219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800121016219I), Jan 21, 1980: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Kinston, NC, Minor damage. Nose gear failed to extend due to broken bell crank.
- [Incident 19780617046219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780617046219I), Jun 17, 1978: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Atlantic City, NJ. Flight returned due to mag. Failure. Pilots took off before repairs were completed.

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