| Tail Number / N-Number | N498MA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301 |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3246098 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | LAKE AIR EXPRESS LLC |
| Street | 2102 GREENLEAF CT |
| City | BETTENDORF |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52722-6658 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Scott County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-01-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51427344 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62EE4 |