| Tail Number / N-Number | N551MS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 501 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 501-0147 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | JT15D-1A |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 2,200 pounds-force (9.8 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 4,400 pounds-force (19.6 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SIMPSON MICHAEL A |
| Street | PO BOX 685 |
| City | BRIDGEPORT |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76426-0685 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Wise County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-12-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-05-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51602106 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70446 |