| Tail Number / N-Number | N858MA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 20800262 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | PT6A SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 750 hp (560 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | MESS AERO INC |
| Street | 3016 E ELMWOOD DR |
| City | GRAND FORKS |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58201-7549 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Grand Forks County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-04-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52743044 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABC624 |