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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 · 3,142 172S (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N3537J Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 2 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-11-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3544W Cessna
172S
 Rapid Fleet I LLC
Carmel, Indiana
 Standard 2023-11-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5961J Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 2 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-11-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5011U Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 2 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-11-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N216LT Cessna
172S
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-11-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N496SP Cessna
172S
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-11-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N499DR Cessna
172S
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-11-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N561SA Cessna
172S
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-11-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N209JS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Crystal Coast Training LLC
Kinston, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N249JS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Crystal Coast Training LLC
Kinston, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N259JS Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Crystal Coast Training LLC
Kinston, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N799TH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N303EH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Navigation Leasing LLC
Keizer, Oregon
 Standard 2023-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N513ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N620ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N721ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1260K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1270K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N243HA Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 8 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N243RL Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 8 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N507DR Cessna
172S
 Ortega Aviation Services LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-10-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N604TT Cessna
172S
 University Of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2023-10-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N281EA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Elevation Air Capital LLC
Janesville, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-10-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N422LS Cessna
172S
 Skyknight LLC
Greeneville, Tennessee
 Standard 2023-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N618JM Cessna
172S
 Skyknight LLC
Greeneville, Tennessee
 Standard 2023-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N23104 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Atp Aircraft 1 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-10-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1277W Cessna
172S
 Rush Aviation Rentals INC
Meridian, Idaho
 Standard 2023-10-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N369DA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Individual owner
Washington
 Standard 2023-10-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1600U Cessna
172S
 Osprey Holding Company LLC
Foley, Alabama
 Standard 2023-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N964ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N965ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N973ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N979ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N125TW Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N295PL Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aerospring Leasing LLC DBA
Wasilla, Alaska
 Standard 2023-10-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N408LB Cessna
172S
 M & G Aircraft Management LLC
Englewood, Colorado
 Standard 2023-10-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N823EP Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Epic Aviation INC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N923EP Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Epic Aviation INC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1004E Cessna
172S
 Unison Air LLC
Palo Alto, California
 Standard 2023-09-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N182NW Cessna
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2023-09-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N726ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N728ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N730ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univeristy INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N345B Cessna
172S
 Peraton Services LLC
Venice, California
 Standard 2023-09-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5169E Cessna
172S
 Venbro Holdings LLC
Brooklyn, New York
 Standard 2023-09-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N805AA Cessna
172S
 Bradley Air Investments LLC
New Ulm, Texas
 Standard 2023-09-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N787GL Cessna
172S
 Tfa Holding CORP
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2479B Cessna
172S
 Pac 2 LLC
Clinton, Iowa
 Standard 2023-09-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N669TW Cessna
172S
 Almanor Express LLC
Palo Alto, California
 Standard 2023-09-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N188VE Cessna
172S
 Fly Skyhawk LLC
Peoria, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N392ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N923ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N937ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N944ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N957ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N958ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N433SP Cessna
172S
 Aspire Aviation LLC
Farmingdale, New York
 Standard 2023-09-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N718ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N724ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-09-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N960TA Cessna
172S
 Innoutaero LLC
Stockton, California
 Standard 2023-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N999HE Cessna
172S
 Pinnacle Aviation Services INC
Encinitas, California
 Standard 2023-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N934ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N963ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-09-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2476X Cessna
172S
 Ps N2476X LLC
Green Bay, Wisconsin
 None on file 2023-09-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N351ME Cessna
172S
 Ps N351Me LLC
Green Bay, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-09-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N978FA Cessna
172S
 Sky Training LLC
West Milford, New Jersey
 Standard 2023-09-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N621PM Cessna
172S
 Atp Aircraft 1 LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-09-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N686PX Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Textron Aviation Employees Flying Club INC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-09-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N767VK Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Textron Aviation Employees Flying Club INC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2023-09-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N294PL Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aerospring Leasing LLC DBA
Wasilla, Alaska
 Standard 2023-09-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N634CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-09-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N580ET Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Trede 2023 LLC
Castle Rock, Colorado
 Standard 2023-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N703BK Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Kenzy 2023 LLC
Castle Rock, Colorado
 Standard 2023-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N24108 Cessna
172S
 Svetfur Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N315SF Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Snohomish Flying Service INC
Snohomish, Washington
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N632CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N633CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N635CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N636CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N679DC Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 M & G Aircraft Management LLC
Englewood, Colorado
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N755WM Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Bravo Aircraft LLC
Alpharetta, Georgia
 Standard 2023-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N65501 Cessna
172S
 Right Rudder Arizona LLC
Litchfield Park, Arizona
 Standard 2023-08-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N552ND Cessna
172S
 Odegaard Wings INC
Kindred, North Dakota
 Standard 2023-08-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N713SZ Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 N713Sz LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
 Standard 2023-08-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N205HC Cessna
172S
 Gulf Coast Aviation LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
 Standard 2023-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N71HT Cessna
172S
 Aerodynamic LLC
Aurora, Oregon
 Standard 2023-08-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N987PF Cessna
172S
 Sun City Aviation LLC
Davie, Florida
 Standard 2023-08-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N100LE Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 D&J Training Planes LLC
Logan, Utah
 Standard 2023-08-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21056 Cessna
172S
 N21056 LLC
Wayne, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-08-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21627 Cessna
172S
 Co-owned owner
New Hampshire
 Standard 2023-08-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N938ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-08-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N775SP Cessna
172S
 775Sp LLC
Blaine, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-08-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N82MH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Rainier Flight Service LLC
Renton, Washington
 Standard 2023-08-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N297B Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
 Standard 2023-08-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N682P Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
 Standard 2023-08-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N959Y Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
 Standard 2023-08-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5254W Cessna
172S
 Glacier Peak Aviation LLC
Carnation, Washington
 Standard 2023-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N55234 Cessna
172S
 Alien Invaders LLC
Medina, Washington
 Standard 2023-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N107AL Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aero Tech Services INC
Lititz, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75727 Cessna
172S
 Silverhawk Aviation Academy Oregon LLC
Ontario, Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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