| Tail Number / N-Number | N9970L |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-1B |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | AA1B0270 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 100 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | OATES THOMAS J |
| Street | 7312 N OSCEOLA AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60631-4378 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-10-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-08-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53367407 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADEF07 |