| Tail Number / N-Number | N78661 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-1422 |
| 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 | NISKANEN SAM C |
| Street | 16760 LANGLEY AVE |
| City | COLOGNE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55322-9241 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Carver County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-09-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52525024 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAAA14 |