| Tail Number / N-Number | N98LA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3257031 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCHANEY DOUGLAS C |
| Street | 950 EXECUTIVE WAY |
| City | REDDING |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 96002-0630 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Shasta County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-03-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-05-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53324706 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA9C6 |