| Tail Number / N-Number | N898SY |
| Manufacturer | ENSTROM |
| Model | 280FX |
| Year Built | 1988 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2020 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | HIO-360-F1AD |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 190 hp (142 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GORDON BRETT |
| Street | 91-1459 HOANO ST |
| City | EWA BEACH |
| State | HI |
| Zip Code | 96706-4691 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-04-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53062263 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC64B3 |