| Tail Number / N-Number | N79PL |
| Manufacturer | LAKE |
| Model | LA-4-200 |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 640 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 91 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | NORTHERN AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 820 E AIRCRAFT RD STE 200 |
| City | PALMER |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99645-6466 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-09-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-09-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52533374 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAB6FC |