| Tail Number / N-Number | N8780D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6308 |
| 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 | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | N8780D LLC |
| Street | 100 1ST ST STE 1600 |
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94105-3088 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Francisco County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-01-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-12-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-08-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Status | Third Notice for Registration Renewal |
| Mode S Code | 53013152 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC166A |