| Tail Number / N-Number | N8986 |
| Manufacturer | BOBENDRIER |
| Model | VOLMER SPORTSMAN |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1342 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | 0-200 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 81 miles per hour |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-06-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-17 |
| Status | N-Number Assigned – but has not yet been registered |
| Mode S Code | 53063066 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6636 |