Aircraft Description
N1553A is a 1989 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N1553A LLC in Belton, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1553A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DF84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1553A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.4605, -97.8315 on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1553A was last updated on August 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beech 33 Bonanza, a straight-tail alternative to Beechcraft's famous V-tail design, became one of general aviation's most enduring aircraft. First flown in 1959, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat six passengers and was powered by Continental engines ranging from 225 to 285 horsepower. Spanning 36 years of production from 1960 to 1996, more than 3,350 examples rolled off Beechcraft's assembly lines. The aircraft was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation as a direct competitor to the Piper Comanche in the mid-priced general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE33.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1553A. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1992 | LAX93LA036 | Substantial | Minor | THE DUAL STUDENTS PREMATURE RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE TAKEOFF PORTION OF A TOUCH AND GO, AND, THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DEACTIVATION OF THE LANDING GEAR SAFETY SYSTEMS BY THE COMPANY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN EQUIPMENT DEFICIENCIES. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC