| Tail Number / N-Number | N553HD |
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 53304 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ALLISON |
| Engine Model | 250-C47 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 600 hp (448 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CAPITOL BROADCASTING CO |
| Street | PO BOX 12000 |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27605-2000 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Wake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-10-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51605503 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70B43 |