| Tail Number / N-Number | N5553N |
| Manufacturer | HOWARD AIRCRAFT |
| Model | DGA-15P |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 978 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NIGHTHAWK AIR SYSTEMS INC |
| Street | 102 WINDSOCK LN |
| City | MARION |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78124-6564 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Guadalupe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-02-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51612314 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A714CC |