| Tail Number / N-Number | N458KS |
| Manufacturer | HEFEL LYLE |
| Model | VANS ACFT RV-8 |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80038 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WILLARD JOHN |
| Street | 281 BIRCHES RD |
| City | ROCKWOOD |
| State | ME |
| Zip Code | 04478 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Somerset County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-08-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-12-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51310306 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A590C6 |