| Tail Number / N-Number | N290MK |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 2016 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2842417 |
| 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 | O-320-D3G |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 160 hp (119 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NORTH STAR AVIATION INC |
| Street | 3030 N AIRPORT RD |
| City | MANKATO |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56001-7561 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-02-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-06-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50573227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2F697 |