| Tail Number / N-Number | N8879Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-7409027 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WELSTAD BLAINE L |
| Street | 7933 19TH AVE N |
| City | NEWBURG |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58762-9510 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | McHenry County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-04-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-07-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53035600 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3B80 |