| Tail Number / N-Number | N8873C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 20-1023 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GIBBS JOHN D |
| Street | 937 CAREFREE DR |
| City | VICTORIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77905-2669 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Victoria County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-08-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53035232 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3A9A |