| Tail Number / N-Number | N981SM |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-3338 |
| 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCINTOSH STEVE A |
| Street | 2519 E SCHELLRIDGE RD |
| City | JEFFERSON CITY |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65109-1109 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Cole County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-05-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-09-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53330167 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB077 |