| Tail Number / N-Number | N8972W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-10550 |
| 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 | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 4977 NE RIVER RD |
| City | SAUK RAPIDS |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56379-9303 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Benton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-11-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-10 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 53061010 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6208 |