# N5531N: 1986 Davis Gilbert E STARSHIP ALPHA, registration cancelled 2017-07-07

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 7, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Davis Gilbert E STARSHIP ALPHA](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-gilbert-e-starship-alpha) (registry code 05613GU)
- Engine: [Kawasaki ALL MDLS A/B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kawasaki-all-mdls-a-b) (registry code 35500)
- Serial number: D-007
- Year built: 1986
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 17, 1986
- Certificate issued: September 19, 1984
- Last registry action: July 10, 2000
- Mode S code: A70D18
- Owner when cancelled: [Davis Gilbert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20GILBERT%20E)
- Location: [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.5860° N, 116.6273° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83651, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5531N
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5531N
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5531N-2017-07-07

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 Davis Gilbert E STARSHIP ALPHA: https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-gilbert-e-starship-alpha.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 SEA89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA083), May 9, 1989: Davis Starship Alpha (N5531N), Star, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER DRIVE BELT (STRIPPED TEETH). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: STRONG/GUSTY WINDS AND THE HILLY TERRAIN.
- [NTSB SEA87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA146), Jul 24, 1987: Davis Starship Alpha (N5531N), Burley, ID, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Accident 19890509034209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890509034209A), May 9, 1989: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Star, ID, Substantial damage. Propeller drive belt teeth stripped causing loss of thrust. Impacted rough terrain trying to make a private airport
- [Accident 19870724045199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870724045199A), Jul 24, 1987: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. Loss of power on climbout. Forced landing in a river with gear down. Improper air cleaner cover a suspect.
- [Incident 19870607047829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870607047829I), Jun 7, 1987: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Burley, ID, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff when heavy rain destroyed his lift or overgrossed his aircraft. Departed runway end.

## Other aircraft with N5531N

- [Cancelled 1983-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5531N-1983-07-25): Cessna T182, S/N 18267773. Exported to Sweden. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), Zaventem
- [Cancelled 1968-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5531N-1968-08-15): Boeing A75L300, S/N 75-8267. Exported to Nicaragua. Owner: [Cooner J C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COONER%20J%20C)

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