| Tail Number / N-Number | N561DE |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17265572 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FLYNN JOHN M |
| Street | 380 MARTI MARIE DR |
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94553-3546 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1993-05-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-01-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51625361 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A72AF1 |