| Tail Number / N-Number | N897EC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-35376 |
| 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 | I0360 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 | MATACIA THOMAS EUGENE |
| Street | 8934 HAYNES LENNON HWY |
| City | EVERGREEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28438-9226 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Columbus County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-11-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-01-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53057674 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC5FBC |