| Tail Number / N-Number | N8261G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 177RG0161 |
| 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 | IO-360-A1B6D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BAER CHARLES |
| Street | 1931 E 48TH 1/2 CT |
| City | TERRE HAUTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47802-9154 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Vigo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-09-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52644647 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB49A7 |