| Tail Number / N-Number | N848MC |
| Manufacturer | CARSTETTER MELVIN D |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81864 |
| 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 | AEROSPORT |
| Engine Model | O-360 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FORD GEORGE W III |
| Street | 26 VIEW RIDGE CIR |
| City | LONGVIEW |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98632-5554 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-07-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-09-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52717247 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB9EA7 |