| Tail Number / N-Number | N2979Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-7090 |
| 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 | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KOCH IVA J |
| Street | 26526 S HARVARD RD |
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 99030-9740 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Spokane County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-06-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-01-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50611446 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A31326 |