| Tail Number / N-Number | N78611 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-1371 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ANDERSON JAMES W |
| Street | PO BOX 100 |
| City | KENNEBEC |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57544-0100 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lyman County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-11-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52524545 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA965 |