| Tail Number / N-Number | N257CT |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 287816053 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| Street | 28715 AIRPORT RD |
| City | EUGENE |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97402-9521 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lane County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-07-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-12-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50470703 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A271C3 |