| Tail Number / N-Number | N979BC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280060 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MACINNIS CHARLES E |
| Street | 8440 BLACKBERRY TRL |
| City | HARBOR SPRINGS |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49740-9663 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Emmet County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-06-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53322460 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA530 |