N53331 — 1941 Consolidated Vultee BT-13A
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
N53331 appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2021, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1491
- Manufacturer
- Consolidated Vultee
- Model
- BT-13A
- Year
- 1941
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- P&w R-985 Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Consolidated Vultee BT-13A).
- Feb 5, 2022deregistered — Lewallen Mark L
Frequently asked
- Has N53331 been in an accident?
- Yes. N53331 appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N53331?
- N53331 is a 1941 Consolidated Vultee BT-13A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1491.
- Has N53331 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N53331 (WPR21FA170) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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