Aircraft Description
N503MZ is a 1998 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wight Schuyler III in Goldsmith, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N503MZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64640 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N503MZ was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 971 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N503MZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 1998 | FTW98LA110 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind changing to a tailwind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC