| Tail Number / N-Number | N5987Q |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 853 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HARDESTY WILLIAM A |
| Street | PO BOX 6135 |
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92166-0135 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-10-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-05-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51737173 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7BE7B |