| Tail Number / N-Number | N53BN |
| Manufacturer | HUGHES |
| Model | OH-6 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 69-15999 |
| 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 | ALLISON |
| Engine Model | 250-C20 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 420 hp (313 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | SMITH AIR LLC |
| Street | 30736 PEORIA RD |
| City | SHEDD |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97377-9723 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Linn County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 2017-03-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-07-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51527072 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6AE3A |