| Tail Number / N-Number | N196VS |
| Manufacturer | HUGHES |
| Model | 369 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 900787D |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYC |
| Engine Model | 250-C20B |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 420 hp (313 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 111 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | VERTOL SYSTEMS COMPANY INC |
| Street | PO BOX 727 |
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32540-0727 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2017-10-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-11-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50300141 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18061 |