| Tail Number / N-Number | N189DK |
| Manufacturer | KNAB DOUGLAS J |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82734 |
| 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 | IO-360-M1B |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TACQUARD MARK A JR |
| Street | 2311 AIRLINE DR |
| City | FRIENDSWOOD |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77546-5507 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Galveston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-11-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50261160 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A16270 |