| Tail Number / N-Number | N39897 |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 73-30556 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 142 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PINGSTON ROBERT D |
| Street | 3949 E BEARD RD |
| City | MORRICE |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48857-9732 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Shiawassee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-04-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-06-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51122064 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A434 |