| Tail Number / N-Number | N853DY |
| Manufacturer | DOVA AS |
| Model | SKYLARK |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 06/03 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Light Sport |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROTAX |
| Engine Model | 912ULS SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | VANSHIP LLC |
| Street | 3026 PONTEVERDE LN |
| City | DAVIS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95618-6528 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Yolo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Light Sport |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-09-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52731337 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB2DF |