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.
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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172M | 3,578 | 1972 to 1976 | 17.3% |
| 172S | 3,142 | 1998 to 2026 | 15.2% |
| 172N | 3,138 | 1976 to 1980 | 15.2% |
| 172 | 1,806 | 1951 to 1965 | 8.7% |
| 172P | 1,110 | 1972 to 1988 | 5.4% |
| 172K | 1,026 | 1968 to 1981 | 5.0% |
| 172L | 858 | 1970 to 1973 | 4.2% |
| 172H | 780 | 1963 to 1967 | 3.8% |
| 172G | 722 | 1965 to 1967 | 3.5% |
| 172F | 717 | 1964 to 1973 | 3.5% |
| 172R | 683 | 1997 to 2020 | 3.3% |
| 172E | 617 | 1956 to 1967 | 3.0% |
| 172D | 471 | 1962 to 1963 | 2.3% |
| 172RG | 446 | 1973 to 1985 | 2.2% |
| 172A | 435 | 1956 to 1965 | 2.1% |
| 172B | 413 | 1960 to 1962 | 2.0% |
| 172C | 362 | 1941 to 1962 | 1.8% |
| 172I | 353 | 1967 to 1968 | 1.7% |
| 172Q | 13 | 1982 to 1984 | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 2,699 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
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 · 3,578 172M (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5376H | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12684 | Cessna 172M |
Alvidrez Investments LLC Lakewood, California |
Standard | 2022-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5084R | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2022-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5391H | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2022-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9865V | Cessna 172M |
Pierce Aero LLC Moore, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80185 | Cessna 172M |
Aviation Training INC Cameron Park, California |
Standard | 2022-02-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2056E | Cessna 172M |
Feauto Aviation LLC Saint Cloud, Florida |
Standard | 2022-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N369PP | Cessna 172M |
Positive Attitude Ia LLC Gaithersburg, Maryland |
Standard | 2022-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N150FS | Cessna 172M |
Custom Air International LLC Homestead, Florida |
Standard | 2022-01-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13535 | Cessna 172M |
Aviation Academy LLC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12901 | Cessna 172M |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1418V | Cessna 172M |
Beverly Flight Center LLC Middleton, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2022-01-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1180U | Cessna 172M |
Aom Aircraft LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64447 | Cessna 172M |
N64447 Series Of Moapa Valley Aeronautical LLC Logandale, Nevada |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N870TW | Cessna 172M |
Southern Haulers LLC Leachville, Arkansas |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9159H | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12897 | Cessna 172M |
Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service INC Upland, California |
Standard | 2022-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1884V | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2022-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3644T | Cessna 172M |
Arizona Air Salvage Phoenix, Arizona |
Standard | 2022-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5274H | Cessna 172M |
Lincoln Skyways INC Lincoln, California |
Standard | 2022-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21893 | Cessna 172M |
Western Territory Flyers LLC Fairfax, California |
Standard | 2022-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12197 | Cessna 172M |
K Airmotive LLC Saint Helens, Oregon |
Standard | 2022-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20420 | Cessna 172M |
N83993 LLC Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6570H | Cessna 172M |
Britten Air LLC Natchitoches, Louisiana |
Standard | 2022-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1372U | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2022-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12721 | Cessna 172M |
Pray Aviation INC Augusta, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-01-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73199 | Cessna 172M |
Performance Polymer Technologies LLC Roscommon, Michigan |
Standard | 2021-12-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64355 | Cessna 172M |
N64355 LLC Boulder, Colorado |
Standard | 2021-12-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80475 | Cessna 172M |
Texas Southern University Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2021-12-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13243 | Cessna 172M |
Sch Aviation INC Trustee Sporle Kings Lynn, |
Standard | 2021-12-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20363 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2021-12-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5089R | Cessna 172M |
High Wing Air Services LLC Merritt Island, Florida |
Standard | 2021-12-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N676CH | Cessna 172M |
Take Off Aviation Services LLC Rockledge, Florida |
Standard | 2021-12-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9849Q | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2021-12-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12819 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-11-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13796 | Cessna 172M |
Positive Attitude Ia LLC Gaithersburg, Maryland |
Standard | 2021-11-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20283 | Cessna 172M |
Positive Attitude Ia Lc Gaithersburg, Maryland |
Standard | 2021-11-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9621V | Cessna 172M |
Hathor Aviation LLC Johnstown, Colorado |
Standard | 2021-11-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20289 | Cessna 172M |
Whiskey 36 LLC Norfolk, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-11-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13406 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73585 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9575V | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80116 | Cessna 172M |
Laingkids LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64433 | Cessna 172M |
High Flight Academy LLC Allison Park, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-11-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64161 | Cessna 172M |
Aom Aircraft LLC Orlando, Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9277H | Cessna 172M |
Chorman Spraying LLC Milton, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-11-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64074 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64250 | Cessna 172M |
Ds Flight Services LLC Battle Ground, Washington |
Standard | 2021-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1481V | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20871 | Cessna 172M |
High Flight Academy LLC Allison Park, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80263 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2021-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5121Q | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2XC | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-10-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N42212 | Cessna 172M |
Caves Xxi Properties LLC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-10-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1857V | Cessna 172M |
Care Central INC Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Standard | 2021-10-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7AF | Cessna 172M |
N7Af LLC Ronkonkoma, New York |
Standard | 2021-10-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80331 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2021-10-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13464 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2021-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21950 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N10446 | Cessna 172M |
Schell Brothers II LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6588H | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2021-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21799 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2021-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N108JM | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13521 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N22271 | Cessna 172M |
Ps N22271 LLC Green Bay, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73472 | Cessna 172M |
Lajova LLC Amarillo, Texas |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20670 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4362R | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6866H | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1117U | Cessna 172M |
Bhp Aviation Santa Clara, California |
Standard | 2021-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9395H | Cessna 172M |
Inosculation Air LLC Summerville, South Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61870 | Cessna 172M |
Dfu LLC Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2021-09-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70095 | Cessna 172M |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-09-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64238 | Cessna 172M |
Global Adventures N64238 LLC Hollywood, Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19947 | Cessna 172M |
Sprynx Aviation LLC Plano, Texas |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17HZ | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N49CG | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5462Q | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9012H | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9643Q | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9830V | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9936V | Cessna 172M |
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19802 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-09-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12650 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13399 | Cessna 172M |
Great Plains Spraying INC Colby, Kansas |
Standard | 2021-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5098R | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2021-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5064H | Cessna 172M |
Franklin Air Services LLC New Orleans, Louisiana |
Standard | 2021-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13605 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Multiple | 2021-08-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12736 | Cessna 172M |
Pumpkin Eater LLC Tavares, Florida |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73362 | Cessna 172M |
Spanaflight LLC Puyallup, Washington |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73399 | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9931Q | Cessna 172M |
Dexter Aero Club INC Stetson, Maine |
Standard | 2021-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61633 | Cessna 172M |
Rotor Spec Aviation LLC Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 2021-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5273R | Cessna 172M |
Clear Prop Aviation LLC Sterling, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1403V | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50967 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61837 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N23DB | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2021-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1354U | Cessna 172M |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N91PM | Cessna 172M |
Runrich LLC Newport News, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |