| Tail Number / N-Number | N217BT |
| Manufacturer | BURTON L THOMSEN |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 83021 |
| 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 | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | XP-IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| 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 | BLACKSTONE BARRY V |
| Street | 474 HIGHWAY 14 |
| City | SUPERIOR |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68978-7401 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Special Flight Permit |
| Airworthiness Date | 2017-06-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-07-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50351656 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D3AE |