Aircraft Description
N556WH is a 1975 Scottish Aviation BULLDOG MDL 120/121, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robert L Stephens in Argyle, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 27, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N556WH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A717B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N556WH was last updated on February 18, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 54 Scottish Aviation aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BULLDOG MDL 120/121 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N556WH. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2004 | MIA05LA019 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage to the right main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear during the emergency landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC