| Tail Number / N-Number | N9870R |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | M35 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-6424 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | HOWARD FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Street | PO BOX 1539 |
| City | CLARKSDALE |
| State | MS |
| Zip Code | 38614-1539 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Coahoma County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-05-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-03-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53343615 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC78D |