# N5553X: 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: December 17, 2021
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5553X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5553X

## Aircraft that carried N5553X

- [Cancelled 2021-12-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5553X-2021-12-17): Aero Commander S2R, S/N 1753R, built 1973. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Clarinda, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clarinda)

## NTSB investigations on N5553X (3)

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 CEN18LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA278), Jul 17, 2018: Aero Commander S2R (N5553X), Vinton, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of throttle control input due to a failure in the throttle control system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and reinstallation of worn parts by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA84LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA199), Aug 14, 1984: Rockwell Thrush SR2 (N5553X), Nampa, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA02), Jul 7, 1973: Aero Comdr 600S2R (N5553X), Homedale, ID, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5553X (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 20180717011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180717011459A), Jul 17, 2018: Aero Commander S2R (N5553X), Vinton, IA, Substantial damage. Upon landing runway 9, pilot was unable to reduce engine power so a go-around was initiated. During the downwind approach throttle input was needed to maintain…
- [Incident 20110511011069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110511011069I), May 11, 2011: Aero Commander S2R (N5553X), Eureka, WA, Minor damage. During agricultural opertions the pilot surveyed the field to be sprayed and then commenced his spray runs. Pilot stated that as he was applying fungicide to…
- [Accident 19840814040449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840814040449A), Aug 14, 1984: Ayres S2RRESTD (N5553X), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. Lost partial power. Nosed over on the forced landing. Throttle bolt had falled disconnecting the throttle.
- [Accident 19730707020039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730707020039A), Jul 7, 1973: Ayres S2R (N5553X), Homedale, ID, Substantial damage. Massive internal failures of cylinders and rods. Crashed in 4FT deep river. Rinsing spray system.

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