| Tail Number / N-Number | N9609V |
| Manufacturer | AEROSTAR ACFT CORP OF TEXAS |
| Model | M20E |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 21-0015 |
| 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 | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | THARP SAMUEL R |
| Street | 1231 BEN BROWN RD |
| City | VALLEY |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36854-8115 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Chambers County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-01-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-03-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53257715 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD5FCD |