# N5550L: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: June 13, 2024
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5550L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5550L

## Aircraft that carried N5550L

- [Cancelled 2024-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5550L-2024-06-13): Gates Learjet 55, S/N 040, built 1982. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Threshold Technologies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THRESHOLD%20TECHNOLOGIES%20INC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino)
- [Cancelled 2006-01-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5550L-2006-01-20): Cessna 152, S/N 15284352, built 1980. Exported to Peru. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## NTSB investigations on N5550L (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 LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017), Oct 18, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5550L (3)

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.

- [Incident 19981215041629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981215041629I), Dec 15, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was practicing touch and go landings. Pilot landed short of runway, nose wheel struck edge of runway. Impact broke nose wheel fork and nose wheel…
- [Accident 19981018047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981018047279A), Oct 18, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, No damage. (-23) Ms. Verdugo was taxiing to the aircraft tie down after a cross country flight and the aircraft's right wing struck a parked fuel truck. Damage to ribs…
- [Incident 19970211008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970211008059I), Feb 11, 1997: Cessna 152 (N5550L), San Ramon, CA. Narrative: on February 11, 1997, at approximately 1700 local, Cessna 152, N5550L flown by Mr. Ronald ramsay, experienced engine power loss. An emergency…

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