| Tail Number / N-Number | N161JL |
| Manufacturer | LAKE |
| Model | LA-4 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 346 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 91 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LUEBBEN JOHN R |
| Street | 390 HIGHWAY 279 |
| City | FAYETTEVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30214-3410 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Fayette County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-09-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-03-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50173070 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0F638 |