| Tail Number / N-Number | N2979D |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 26922 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PARKER BENJAMIN E |
| Street | 3162 SEIMS ST |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99623-1061 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-09-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-09-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-09-30 |
| Status | Registration Expired - Pending Cancellation |
| Mode S Code | 50611422 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A31312 |