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Cessna 172 Skyhawk

20,670 on the U.S. register across 19 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1956 to 2026; half of them date from 1975 or earlier. Florida has the most (1,832). 55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

Cessna 172: Propeller driven single engine aircraft
Photo: Peter Bakema, GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons · Cessna 172 on Wikipedia

About the 172 from the FAA's model table

Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power
Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines
Lycoming 0-320 Series (9,471), Cont Motor 0-300 Ser (6,073), Lycoming Io-360-L2A (2,621)
Seats
4
Cruise speed
about 105 mph
Makers on the register
Cessna, Textron Aviation Inc, Cessna Aircraft Co
Registered
earliest certificate February 13, 1962; newest October 2, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Florida1,832Texas1,750California1,725Delaware1,019Washington774Ohio570North Carolina531Georgia527New York509Arizona509Michigan506Alabama494

Who owns them registrant type

Individual7,300 (35%)LLC6,721 (33%)Corporation3,911 (19%)Co-owned1,926 (9%)Government456 (2%)Partnership246 (1%)Non-citizen corporation107 (0.5%)Not stated3 (0.0%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
172M3,5781972 to 197617.3%
172S3,1421998 to 202615.2%
172N3,1381976 to 198015.2%
1721,8061951 to 19658.7%
172P1,1101972 to 19885.4%
172K1,0261968 to 19815.0%
172L8581970 to 19734.2%
172H7801963 to 19673.8%
172G7221965 to 19673.5%
172F7171964 to 19733.5%
172R6831997 to 20203.3%
172E6171956 to 19673.0%
172D4711962 to 19632.3%
172RG4461973 to 19852.2%
172A4351956 to 19652.1%
172B4131960 to 19622.0%
172C3621941 to 19621.8%
172I3531967 to 19681.7%
172Q131982 to 19840.1%

When they were built by decade · 2,699 with no year on file

01,6803,3595,0386,718194019501960197019801990200020108982020

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

05491,0981,6482,19720102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251,2042026

Registration status

Valid20,348 (98%)Pending160 (0.8%)Valid (manufacturer)79 (0.4%)Sale reported52 (0.3%)Canceled11 (0.1%)Pending cancellation10 (0.0%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard19,965 (97%)None on file349 (2%)Multiple189 (0.9%)Restricted135 (0.7%)Experimental27 (0.1%)Special flight permit5 (0.0%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Christiansen Aviation LLC229Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC145Civil Air Patrol126Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC112Textron Aviation INC89Civil Air Patrol INC75American Patrols INC65Ab Prop Plane II LLC57Epic Aviation INC56Mustang Sally Aviation LLC52Wingsleasing LLC51Phoenix East Aviation LLC35

Fleet pages: Christiansen Aviation LLC · Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC · Civil Air Patrol · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC · Textron Aviation INC · Civil Air Patrol INC · American Patrols INC · Ab Prop Plane II LLC

Accident history NTSB records · 6,888 cases since 1982, 1,011 fatal

2026-09-24WPR26FA354 · 172B N44P · accident near Royal City, WA · 1 killed
2026-09-23GAA26WA327 · 172 HK1961 · accident near Campo Alegre · no injuries
2026-09-18GAA26WA325 · 172 CGPTO · accident near Kisbey · 2 killed
2026-09-16CEN26LA322 · 172M N9909Q · accident near Hanover, IN · minor injuries
2026-09-09GAA26WA305 · 172 ZSFNH · accident near Midrand, outside the U.S. · serious injuries
2026-09-08WPR26FA330 · 172N N734ZK · accident near San Diego, CA · 2 killed
2026-09-07ERA26LA342 · 172N N734NM · accident near Panama City, FL · no injuries
2026-08-24CEN26LA301 · 172M N9254H · accident near Frankston, TX · serious injuries

The 8 most recent of 6,888 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.

Questions people ask answers refresh every morning

How many Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

20,670 as of October 2, 2026, counting 19 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Cessna 172s?

Florida, with 1,832.

Who owns the Cessna 172?

55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 3,138 172N (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N737YF Cessna
172N
 Vero Technical Support INC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N381DF Cessna
172N
 South & Silver Aviation LLC
Pikesville, Maryland
 Standard 2023-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738FY Cessna
172N
 Vero Technical Support INC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73904 Cessna
172N
 Vaayu Aviation LLC
Newark, California
 Standard 2023-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5140E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-04-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739FH Cessna
172N
 R&R Aero Services LLC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-04-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733ZB Cessna
172N
 Midstate Aviation 1 LLC
Owosso, Michigan
 Standard 2023-04-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737TQ Cessna
172N
 N737Tq Aviation LLC
Sheridan, Wyoming
 Standard 2023-04-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5240E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Indiana
 Standard 2023-04-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5264D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
New Jersey
 Standard 2023-04-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5284E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
South Dakota
 Standard 2023-04-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75778 Cessna
172N
 Lima-001 LLC
Muscatine, Iowa
 Standard 2023-04-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5983J Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Puerto Rico
 None on file 2023-04-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4739J Cessna
172N
 Vero Technical Support INC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-04-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734MJ Cessna
172N
 Add Ventures Holdings LLC
Puyallup, Washington
 Standard 2023-04-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738FC Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-04-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N806DA Cessna
172N
 Peak Leasing LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2023-04-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5088K Cessna
172N
 G & M Aircraft INC
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
 Standard 2023-04-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738LC Cessna
172N
 Cruise Flight Academy INC
Dalton, Georgia
 Standard 2023-04-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73964 Cessna
172N
 Coachron Investments LLC
Grosse Ile, Michigan
 Standard 2023-04-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73898 Cessna
172N
 Con Moto Aviation LLC
Hemet, California
 Standard 2023-04-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75809 Cessna
172N
 C & S Flyers LLC
Grand Lake, Louisiana
 Standard 2023-04-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172UC Cessna
172N
 Endeavour Flight Training INC
Opa Locka, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737NL Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Oregon
 Standard 2023-03-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739AK Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
New Jersey
 Standard 2023-03-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6370D Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6622D Cessna
172N
 Arq Aviation LLC
Wilmington, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739XC Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2023-03-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3077E Cessna
172N
 Blackhawk Holding CORP
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737DJ Cessna
172N
 Youngs Farm Blue Mountain Ranch LLC
Paulina, Oregon
 Standard 2023-03-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737VB Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2023-03-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2448E Cessna
172N
 Pwc Engine Air INC
Manorville, New York
 Standard 2023-03-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3257E Cessna
172N
 Flycarolina LLC
Concord, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734RB Cessna
172N
 Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N76015 Cessna
172N
 Aldea Aviation Partners LLC
Encino, California
 Standard 2023-03-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4830G Cessna
172N
 Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC
Kailua Kona, Hawaii
 Standard 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7338F Cessna
172N
 Kyle Aviation Services LLC
North Charleston, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2723E Cessna
172N
 Marshals Technology LLC
Martinez, Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4659G Cessna
172N
 4659G LLC
Wheeling, Illinois
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N123GJ Cessna
172N
 Aftcloud INC
Ontario, California
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5227E Cessna
172N
 Ace Of Spades Aviation LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738LG Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733JM Cessna
172N
 Thunderbird Aviation LLC
Littleton, Colorado
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4810G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4789E Cessna
172N
 Phil Weber Investments LLC
San Diego, California
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738EG Cessna
172N
 Jeff Air Pilot Services LLC
Shelbyville, Indiana
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739UB Cessna
172N
 Flying H LLC
Lake Placid, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1213F Cessna
172N
 Flight Answers LLC
Miami Lakes, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739ET Cessna
172N
 2035 Holdings LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N744M Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8259G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-03-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1372E Cessna
172N
 Csa Aircraft Leasing LLC
Park City, Utah
 Standard 2023-03-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733AD Cessna
172N
 Marshe Aviation LLC
Upland, California
 Standard 2023-03-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733NR Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2023-03-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73895 Cessna
172N
 Osprey Holding CO LLC
Foley, Alabama
 Multiple 2023-03-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7151J Cessna
172N
 Lenticularis LLC
Madison, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-03-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N234ZG Cessna
172N
 Atlas Aviation LLC
Buckhannon, West Virginia
 Standard 2023-03-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N248ER Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Ohio
 Standard 2023-03-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4621D Cessna
172N
 W Tech Consulting INC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-02-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737ME Cessna
172N
 Lake Elmo Aero LLC
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-02-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733KB Cessna
172N
 Galion Air INC
Galion, Ohio
 Standard 2023-02-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5292E Cessna
172N
 Jam Three LLC
Saint George, Utah
 Standard 2023-02-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4600J Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-02-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734LG Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-02-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N874J Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Maine
 None on file 2023-02-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2371E Cessna
172N
 Tmc Shooting Range Specialist INC
Valencia, California
 Standard 2023-02-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8286E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2023-02-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1352E Cessna
172N
 Mclv2020 LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
 Standard 2023-02-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733XM Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
California
 Standard 2023-02-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2900E Cessna
172N
 Centaurus LLC
Ontario, California
 Standard 2023-02-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6794E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-02-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733AH Cessna
172N
 Altus Aircraft LLC
Taylor, Texas
 Standard 2023-02-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737KZ Cessna
172N
 Neptune Aviation Services INC
Missoula, Montana
 Standard 2023-02-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739MS Cessna
172N
 Costa Flying Service INC
Painted Post, New York
 Standard 2023-02-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6212G Cessna
172N
 Lionheart Aviation Services LLC
Fairfax, Virginia
 Standard 2023-02-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73719 Cessna
172N
 Purdue Aviation LLC
West Lafayette, Indiana
 Standard 2023-02-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N123TT Cessna
172N
 Midwest Athletic Supply LLC
San Marcos, California
 Standard 2023-02-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N84DL Cessna
172N
 Airplanes And Helicopters Of Oregon LLC
Sisters, Oregon
 Standard 2023-02-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N516TG Cessna
172N
 Natchez Flight Training LLC
Natchez, Mississippi
 Standard 2023-02-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4919F Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Virginia
 Standard 2023-02-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73790 Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-02-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4955D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-02-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N74ER Cessna
172N
 Simplifly LLC
Mesa, Arizona
 Standard 2023-02-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N517DL Cessna
172N
 Delta Leema Aviation LLC
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-02-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738ZC Cessna
172N
 N738Zc LLC
Tallahassee, Florida
 Standard 2023-02-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2019E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-01-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4550E Cessna
172N
 Pommy & Swede LLC
Valentine, Nebraska
 Standard 2023-01-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6537F Cessna
172N
 Wheels Up Aviation LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-01-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738TG Cessna
172N
 Wings Aero LLC
Zeeland, Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739LW Cessna
172N
 Flycarolina LLC
Concord, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N78763 Cessna
172N
 Steve'S Landavator Service LLC
Oley, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3429E Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4951G Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N711WE Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734PU Cessna
172N
 Arispe Aviation LLC
Mckinney, Texas
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737EW Cessna
172N
 Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club INC
Jenks, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738QC Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Michigan
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9812J Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2023-01-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739VP Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Colorado
 Standard 2023-01-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734UR Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
California
 Standard 2023-01-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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