| Tail Number / N-Number | N253DC |
| Manufacturer | ENSTROM |
| Model | 280FX |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2053 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | HI0-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 205 hp (153 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | D & M AVIATION INC |
| Street | 175 LUCY RUN RD |
| City | AMELIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 45102-1508 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Clermont County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1990-04-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-07-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50461361 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A262F1 |