| Tail Number / N-Number | N789X |
| Manufacturer | MATTHES DICK R |
| Model | VANS RV-8A |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81536 |
| 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 | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8A |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | FLY NY INC |
| Street | 5420 HUNTERS CREEK RD |
| City | EAST AURORA |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 14052-9559 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Erie County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-04-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-02-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52532002 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAB402 |