| Tail Number / N-Number | N8971V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17264327 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | GIBSON AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| Street | 710 10TH ST N |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54016-2335 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Croix County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-11-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-02-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060744 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC61E4 |