| Tail Number / N-Number | N9965X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 185-0165 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NISTLER MATT J |
| Street | 81 JEFFERSON RIVER RD |
| City | THREE FORKS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59752-9765 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-04-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-02-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53366012 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADEC0A |