| Tail Number / N-Number | N8973G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182N |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18260513 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GOUGH JOHN C |
| Street | 1861 E 1700 S |
| City | GOODING |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83330-5169 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Gooding County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-11-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-04-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061035 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC621D |