| Tail Number / N-Number | N5251U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 206 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 206-0251 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| 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 | 132 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | DAVID VANDERPOL CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Street | 37730 273RD ST |
| City | HARRISON |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57344-5011 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-12-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-08-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51517017 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69E0F |