| Tail Number / N-Number | N296Y |
| Manufacturer | HOWARD AIRCRAFT |
| Model | DGA-15P |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1753 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LUTES RALPH E |
| Street | 8845 W 350N |
| City | SHIPSHEWANA |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46565 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | LaGrange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-09-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1980-06-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50606752 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A30DEA |