| Tail Number / N-Number | N6042Q |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 883 |
| 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 | ANDERSEN DENNIS E |
| Street | 5500 HIGH SIERRA RD |
| City | PILOT HILL |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95664-9630 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-11-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-09-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51754310 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7D8C8 |