| Tail Number / N-Number | N9980G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A188A |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18800780 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 96 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHWEND BRIAN |
| Street | PO BOX 45 |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59327-0045 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Rosebud County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-05-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-02-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53371272 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADF2BA |