| Tail Number / N-Number | N404CH |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-23-250 |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 27-7654191 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 620 hp (463 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE |
| Street | 1701 EAST FRONT ST |
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49684 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-08-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-08-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51135667 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4BBB7 |