| Tail Number / N-Number | N953SM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172RG0772 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | FLYING JAY LLC |
| Street | 104 EASTHAVEN CIR |
| City | BRANDON |
| State | MS |
| Zip Code | 39042-2806 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Rankin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-12-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-01-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53240550 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD4168 |