| Tail Number / N-Number | N178M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-23-250 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 27-7954028 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 620 hp (463 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTH TEXAS WEATHER MODIFICATION ASSOCIATION |
| Street | 110 WYOMING BLVD |
| City | PLEASANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78064-4463 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Atascosa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1996-01-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-10-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50233770 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A137F8 |