| Tail Number / N-Number | N8971P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-4428 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | DERREL LUCE PC |
| Street | 4600 BOSQUE BLVD STE 2B |
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76710-4648 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | McLennan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-04-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-11-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060736 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC61DE |