| Tail Number / N-Number | N8970J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-2993 |
| 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 | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 69501 TERRITORIAL RD |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49064-8700 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-01-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-01 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 53060666 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC61B6 |