| Tail Number / N-Number | N96853 |
| Manufacturer | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12-D |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 9153 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 78 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PLANK LESTER L |
| Street | 3154 S 600 E |
| City | MONTGOMERY |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47558-5582 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Daviess County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-02-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53276401 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD7D01 |