| Tail Number / N-Number | N53E |
| Manufacturer | WACO |
| Model | EGC-8 |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5069 |
| 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 | WRIGHT |
| Engine Model | 760A B D E&ET |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 118 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHITTLESEY LESLIE F |
| Street | 23611 SIDNEY BAY |
| City | DANA POINT |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92629-4209 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-02-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-02-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51527170 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6AE78 |