| Tail Number / N-Number | N171DG |
| Manufacturer | GALLMAN |
| Model | TAILWIND W-8 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12410031 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 111 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TRAVER LARRY L |
| Street | 20330 SD HIGHWAY 79 |
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57785-6308 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Meade County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-01-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-11-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50216466 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11D36 |