| Tail Number / N-Number | N51ES |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31839 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BURTON DONALD O |
| Street | 285 LAKE MIST DR |
| City | MOORESVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28117-3515 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Iredell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-04-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51457613 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A65F8B |