| Tail Number / N-Number | N579VL |
| Manufacturer | KEYES M/KEYES C |
| Model | SPORT COPTER LIGHTNG |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 108 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROTAX |
| Engine Model | SEE BOMBADIER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Kit Manufacturer | SPORT COPTER INC |
| Kit Model | LIGHTNING |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | KEYES MARK S |
| Other Names |
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| Street | C/O DENTAL CLINIC PO BOX 652 |
| City | TYRONE |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 73951-0652 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Texas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-05-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-10-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51670676 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A771BE |