| Tail Number / N-Number | N8897M |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A23 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | M-648 |
| 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 | IO-346 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 165 hp (123 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 114 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ALMETER FRANCIS J |
| Street | 1 LOCUST HILLS WOODS |
| City | LEBANON |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62254-1258 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-01-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-04-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53041235 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC429D |