| Tail Number / N-Number | N9780U |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5A |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | AA5A-0180 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | RICHMOND AIRPORT INC |
| Street | 23 HEATON ORCHARD RD |
| City | WEST KINGSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip Code | 02892 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-06-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-01-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53321710 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA3C8 |