| Tail Number / N-Number | N985SW |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | D17S |
| Year Built | 1943 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4870 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P & W |
| Engine Model | R-985-AN-14B |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 158 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PIETSCH WARREN A |
| Street | 2216 N BROADWAY |
| City | MINOT |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58703-1011 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Ward County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2018-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-03-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53337534 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADBF5C |