| Tail Number / N-Number | N257SW |
| Manufacturer | SMITH R/WOLTHUIS R |
| Model | RV-9A |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 90463 |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-9A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ALEXANDER DONALD J |
| Street | 10280 WANZER HILL RD |
| City | MECHANICSVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 23116-4714 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Hanover County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-05-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50471444 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A27324 |