| Tail Number / N-Number | N898DS |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-300 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32R-7780358 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BERETTA JAMES P |
| Street | 224 JASMINE HILL RD |
| City | INDIAN SPRINGS |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 35124-3328 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061550 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6368 |