Has N553UA been in an accident?

Yes. N553UA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N553UA?

N553UA is a 1992 Boeing 757-222 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 25277.

N553UA — 1992 Boeing 757-222

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N553UA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 25277
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 757-222
Year: 1992
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W Pw2040
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DCA14LA137Jul 30, 2014San Diego, CANo injuries
the first officer's failure to maintain the correct airspeed and pitch attitude during landing that resulted in a tailstrike.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1992 Boeing 757-222).

Jan 19, 2017deregistered — Wells Fargo Bank Northwest Na Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N553UA been in an accident?: Yes. N553UA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N553UA?: N553UA is a 1992 Boeing 757-222 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 25277.

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