| Tail Number / N-Number | N5785P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-864 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH CLYDE R JR |
| Street | PO BOX 721 |
| City | LOCK HAVEN |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 17745-0721 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Clinton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-03-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-02-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51667466 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A76F36 |