| Tail Number / N-Number | N427EF |
| Manufacturer | FREITAG ERNST |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80200 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ISHII THOMAS W |
| Street | 301 GIBSON DR APT 1822 |
| City | ROSEVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95678-5411 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Placer County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-08-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-01-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51213012 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5160A |