NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N5531N and the event date: after July 25, 1983, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB SEA89LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStar, IDFailure of the propeller drive belt (stripped teeth). Contributing factors were: strong/gusty winds and the hilly terrain.NTSB SEA87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurley, IDA loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL. Due to obstacles in the pilot's flight path landing had to be made in a river where the aircraft was substantially damaged. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5531N and the event date: after July 25, 1983, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19890509034209AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Star, IDPropeller drive belt teeth stripped causing loss of thrust. Impacted rough terrain trying to make a private airportAccident 19870724045199AForced/Precautionary Landing · Burley, IDLoss of power on climbout. Forced landing in a river with gear down. Improper air cleaner cover a suspect.Incident 19870607047829ITo Aborted (Fixed Wing) · Burley, IDAborted takeoff when heavy rain destroyed his lift or overgrossed his aircraft. Departed runway end.
Other aircraft with N5531N · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N5531N now.