| Tail Number / N-Number | N1978Y |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 265 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MEINERT MATTHEW A |
| Street | 1909 S FAIRVIEW RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65203-4741 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-03-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50302663 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A185B3 |