| Tail Number / N-Number | N98SW |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 177RG1090 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-360-A1B6D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GANKAS CHRISTOPHER |
| Street | 6996 VISTA DEL RINCON DR |
| City | VENTURA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93001-9783 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Ventura County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-12-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-07-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53325160 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADAA70 |