N5653X

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1973 Aero Commander S2R · Pratt & Whitney R1340 series

Cancelled: August 15, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 1853R
Year built: 1973
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date: November 27, 1973
Certificate issued: November 8, 1977
Last registry action: January 20, 2009
Mode S code: A73C54
Owners when cancelled: Nolta Hugh Gregg DBA Willows Flying Svc
Location: Willows, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelAero Commander S2RADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R1340 seriesReciprocating

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N5653X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWillows, CAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an aerial application.May 21, 2003 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5653X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20030521010799AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Willows, CA(-23) Aircraft was applying copper sulfate to a field north of Willows, California. After application pass, pilot made a hard pull-up. The pilot reported that when he reached the top of the pull-up, the engine "sputtered". As he leveled off at about 400 ft.…May 21, 2003 · Substantial damage