| Tail Number / N-Number | N70KY |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30094 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SURFSIDE SEAPLANE BASE |
| Street | 6980 LAKE DR |
| City | LINO LAKES |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55014-1925 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Anoka County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-07-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52251455 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9532D |