| Tail Number / N-Number | N8649W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-10165 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | HIGH DESERT FLYERS LLC |
| Street | 144 MOSS BANK CT |
| City | NEW LONDON |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28127-6644 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Stanly County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-11-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-07-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52760533 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABE15B |