| Tail Number / N-Number | N226DS |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 42 |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 42.AC137 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | IO-360-M1A+ |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1001 AIRPORT TERMINAL RD |
| City | CLEVELAND |
| State | MS |
| Zip Code | 38732-8744 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-01-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50373647 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1F7A7 |