| Tail Number / N-Number | N8659A |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A35 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-2069 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | E185 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 205 hp (153 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | 2523 STIEGLITZ AVE SE |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87106-9605 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-07-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52762376 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABE4FE |