# N553T: 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 4, 2020
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=553T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553T

## Aircraft that carried N553T

- [Cancelled 2020-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N553T-2020-09-04): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25, S/N 290. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Aero Exports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20EXPORTS%20LLC), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys)

## NTSB investigations on N553T (2)

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 GAA15CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA303), Aug 22, 2015: Mitsubishi MU 2B-25 (N553T), Arvin, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing into position for takeoff on a narrow private airstrip, resulting in the left wing striking a tree.
- [NTSB LAX97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA245), Jul 16, 1997: Classic Waco YMF-5 (N553T), Pahoa, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of the propeller retaining nut and associated hardware for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N553T (2)

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 19970716018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970716018599A), Jul 16, 1997: Waco YMF (N553T), Hilo, HI, Substantial damage. Propeller separated at cruis prop not one that was supposed to be installed.
- [Incident 19930619024689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930619024689I), Jun 19, 1993: Waco YMF (N553T), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. While taxiing for takeoff the pilot struck a parked R22 helicopter.

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