| Tail Number / N-Number | N888VM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17702021 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HINTON THOMAS B |
| Street | 269 MATTHEW DR |
| City | SEYMOUR |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47274-4013 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-10-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-06-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53036564 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3D74 |