| Tail Number / N-Number | N8491P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-400 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 26-70 |
| 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 | IO-720 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 157 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HANSEN DOUGLAS M |
| Street | 16526 433RD AVE |
| City | GARDEN CITY |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57236-5106 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Clark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-09-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-08-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52721721 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABA3D1 |