N53TL is a 2007 Smith Glenn W VENTURE (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 88, registered in Fort Myers, FL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Oct 31, 2027; the renewal window opens on Apr 30, 2027. It is powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-G rated at 280 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Aug 16, 2007. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jul 20, 2025.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Oct 31, 2027
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Tampa FSDO (TPA FSDO) · (813) 287-4900
- Certificate issued
- Jul 9, 2007
- Last FAA action
- Mar 24, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A6AFC8
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51527710
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SMITH GLENN W
- Model
- VENTURE
- Year manufactured
- 2007
- Serial number
- 88
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- CONT MOTOR IO-550-G (280 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Aug 16, 2007
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Fort Myers
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page Field Fort Myers, FL | KFMY | 3 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Southwest Florida International Fort Myers, FL | KRSW | 7 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
| Punta Gorda Punta Gorda, FL | KPGD | 23 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | Oshkosh, WI | Amateur-built VENTURE this airframe | Substantial | None | CEN25LA265 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.