# N53BT: 1980 Taylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1, registration cancelled 2012-08-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 6, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
- Airframe: [Taylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-robert-h-smith-mini-dsa-1) (registry code 8350237)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-229](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-229) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: DSA53T
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 16, 1980
- Last registry action: June 29, 2001
- Mode S code: A6AE3F
- Location: [Spanaway, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spanaway)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 47.0609° N, 122.3889° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98387, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53BT
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=53BT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N53BT-2012-08-06

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Taylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-robert-h-smith-mini-dsa-1.md

## NTSB investigations (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 SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141), Jul 22, 2001: Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 (N53BT), Sultan, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and…
- [NTSB LAX84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA284), May 6, 1984: Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 (N53BT), Hayward, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20010722038019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010722038019A), Jul 22, 2001: Amtr DSA1 (N53BT), Sultan, WA, No damage. (-23) According to witness' and pilot's account, the pilot lost elevator control during takeoff climb. Pilot proceeded to parachute from the aircraft. The…
- [Accident 19840505018692A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840505018692A), May 5, 1984: Amtrsm DSA1 (N53BT), Hayward, CA, Substantial damage. Formation flight landed and N53BT was turning on taxiway in front of N3528 who was unable to stop.

## Other aircraft with N53BT

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53BT): Textron 525B, S/N 525B0656, built 2021

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