| Tail Number / N-Number | N78659 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-1420 |
| 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 | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PEARCE DAVID E JR |
| Street | 1035 W AVENUE H8 |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93534-1435 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-09-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52524771 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA9F9 |