| Tail Number / N-Number | N897HC |
| Manufacturer | THUNDER & COLT AIRBORNE AMER |
| Model | AX8-90 S 2 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2472USA |
| Aircraft Type | Balloon |
| 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 | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HUMPHREYS BENJAMIN F |
| Street | 2005 HATTON COURT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65203 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-06-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-12-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060007 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6007 |