| Tail Number / N-Number | N4278V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18636 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DOHERTY MICHAEL J |
| Street | 30048 261ST AVE |
| City | LE SUEUR |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56058-4487 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Le Sueur County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-10-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51214444 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A51924 |