| Tail Number / N-Number | N981SH |
| Manufacturer | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R22 BETA |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2791 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SMITH HELICOPTERS INC |
| Street | PO BOX 398 |
| City | COTULLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78014-0398 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | La Salle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-02-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-04-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53330163 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB073 |