| Tail Number / N-Number | N8780C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2875 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MICHAUD FRANK H III |
| Street | 31404 ROAD 132 APT H |
| City | VISALIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93292-9344 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Tulare County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-10-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-08-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53013151 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC1669 |