| Tail Number / N-Number | N161MS |
| Manufacturer | SPIVEY MICHAEL |
| Model | RV-6 |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 60469 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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 | O-360-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-6 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JOHNSTON THOMAS D |
| Street | 6415 STEER TRL |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78749-1240 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Travis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-09-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50173211 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0F689 |