| Tail Number / N-Number | N9690D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6791 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | HOFFNER FLYING INC |
| Street | 515 W RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | YANKTON |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57078-4227 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Yankton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-08-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-10-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53277761 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD7FF1 |