| Tail Number / N-Number | N253D |
| Manufacturer | SLINGSBY SAILPLANES LTD |
| Model | SLINGSBY T12 GULL 1 |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 312 A |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LOWRY WILSON R |
| Street | 22515 CAMP CALVERT RD |
| City | LEONARDTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20650-4704 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-06-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50461356 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A262EE |