| Tail Number / N-Number | N949SM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172RG0713 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WADEY LIONEL M |
| Street | 131 SAGEMORE RD |
| City | MOORESVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28117-8494 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Iredell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-10-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53230063 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD3033 |