| Tail Number / N-Number | N59MN |
| Manufacturer | YOST W F |
| Model | RUTAN DEFIANT |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-059 |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NEAL MATTHEW A |
| Street | 23 W CENTRAL ENTRANCE |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55811-3433 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-08-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-09-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51716056 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A79C2E |