N553NW — 2001 Boeing 757-251
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N553NW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 26500
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-251
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P & W Pw2037
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Delta Air Lines Inc — Atlanta, GA
Accident & incident history
the return to service of overhauled airplane engine parts with undetected fatigue cracks, resulting in complete loss of engine power and uncontained engine failure. A contributing factor was the inadequate diffuser and HPT case inspection procedure.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Boeing 757-251).
- Dec 31, 2009registered — Delta Air Lines Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N553NW been in an accident?
- Yes. N553NW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N553NW?
- N553NW is a 2001 Boeing 757-251 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 26500.
- Who is N553NW registered to?
- N553NW is registered to Delta Air Lines Inc of Atlanta, GA. Registration status: active.
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