| Tail Number / N-Number | N878SA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S10209 |
| 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-L2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | TAMPA BAY AVIATION INC |
| Street | 1000 N HERCULES AVE |
| City | CLEARWATER |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33765-1962 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-07-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-04-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53012637 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC159F |