| Tail Number / N-Number | N9897P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25-7556220 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-540-B2C5 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 235 hp (175 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 93 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY SOARING CLUB INC |
| Street | PO BOX A |
| City | MISSISSIPPI STATE |
| State | MS |
| Zip Code | 39762-5501 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Oktibbeha County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-07-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-12-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53347756 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADCFEE |