| Tail Number / N-Number | N9697V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17264476 |
| 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-320-E2D |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | WESTERN EDGE AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 11160 42ND ST SW |
| City | DICKINSON |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58601-9282 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Stark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-12-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-12-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53300366 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD80F6 |