| Tail Number / N-Number | N986DS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 501 |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 501-0321 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | JT15D-1 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 2,200 pounds-force (9.8 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 4,400 pounds-force (19.6 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | WIND RIVER AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 410 SW TEXAS AVE |
| City | LAWTON |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 73501-4617 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Comanche County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-05-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53340712 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC1CA |