| Tail Number / N-Number | N4973M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-461 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HUDDELSTON JAMES D |
| Street | 100 E 45TH AVE |
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99503-7271 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-10-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-05-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51426346 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62CE6 |