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, OF · 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 · 1,026 172K (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N78078 | Cessna 172K |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2025-06-12 | Valid |
| N78395 | Cessna 172K |
Fgds LLC Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-06-12 | Valid |
| N84863 | Cessna 172K |
Pierce Aerospace LLC Hammond, Louisiana |
Standard | 2025-06-10 | Valid |
| N797DT | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-06-06 | Valid |
| N79431 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2025-06-04 | Valid |
| N78542 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-05-20 | Valid |
| N78520 | Cessna 172K |
Jdb Aviation INC Merritt Island, Florida |
Standard | 2025-05-19 | Valid |
| N78303 | Cessna 172K |
Citizen Air LLC Port Angeles, Washington |
Multiple | 2025-05-09 | Valid |
| N84832 | Cessna 172K |
Raven Canyon Aviation N84832 LLC Klamath Falls, Oregon |
Standard | 2025-05-07 | Valid |
| N7YZ | Cessna 172K |
Aeronautical Enterprises LLC Woodinville, Washington |
Standard | 2025-04-29 | Valid |
| N79945 | Cessna 172K |
Iron Horse Cub LLC Granbury, Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-15 | Valid |
| N84408 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2025-04-03 | Valid |
| N7308G | Cessna 172K |
Orlandi Properties LLC Blairstown, New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-04-01 | Valid |
| N84721 | Cessna 172K |
Tail Aero CORP Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | Valid |
| N79042 | Cessna 172K |
N79042 LLC Rock Hill, South Carolina |
Standard | 2025-03-27 | Valid |
| N79244 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-18 | Valid |
| N7049G | Cessna 172K |
Louisville Aircraft Leasing LLC Louisville, Kentucky |
Multiple | 2025-03-14 | Valid |
| N79416 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-03-13 | Valid |
| N172NS | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-10 | Valid |
| N84642 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-07 | Valid |
| N78123 | Cessna 172K |
Rrr3 LLC Midway, Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N78596 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-03-03 | Valid |
| N94000 | Cessna 172K |
Champion Aircraft LLC Valdosta, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-03-01 | Valid |
| N79562 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-02-26 | Valid |
| N7200G | Cessna 172K |
We Fly High LLC Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2025-02-22 | Valid |
| N7072G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2025-02-09 | Valid |
| N1193M | Cessna 172K |
Eagle Sky Patrol INC Deadwood, South Dakota |
Standard | 2025-02-03 | Valid |
| N1188M | Cessna 172K |
Trim Tab LLC Fort Collins, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-02-01 | Valid |
| N124RC | Cessna 172K |
Ec Aviation INC Stockbridge, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-01-21 | Valid |
| N7013G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-01-16 | Valid |
| N46521 | Cessna 172K |
Shadow Yacht LLC Reno, Nevada |
Standard | 2025-01-15 | Valid |
| N7489G | Cessna 172K |
Cloud Fleet Aviation LLC Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 2025-01-07 | Valid |
| N79133 | Cessna 172K |
Rotate LLC Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-01-07 | Valid |
| N46552 | Cessna 172K |
Cache Rentals 401K P S P LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-01-06 | Valid |
| N79432 | Cessna 172K |
N7037G INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-12-11 | Valid |
| N84657 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2024-11-18 | Valid |
| N191SH | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2024-11-05 | Valid |
| N7395G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-11-01 | Valid |
| N84271 | Cessna 172K |
Anderson Operations LLC Fallon, Nevada |
Standard | 2024-11-01 | Valid |
| N84511 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-10-24 | Valid |
| N78371 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2024-10-23 | Valid |
| N84050 | Cessna 172K |
Alpenglow Air 2 LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-10-10 | Valid |
| N78183 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-09-30 | Valid |
| N79137 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2024-09-25 | Valid |
| N79950 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2024-09-24 | Valid |
| N78760 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Utah |
Standard | 2024-09-21 | Valid |
| N84468 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Utah |
Restricted | 2024-09-18 | Valid |
| N67CN | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2024-08-30 | Valid |
| N78603 | Cessna 172K |
Beaufort Flight Training LLC Beaufort, South Carolina |
Standard | 2024-08-30 | Valid |
| N78718 | Cessna 172K |
Aircraft 1821 LLC North Charleston, South Carolina |
Standard | 2024-08-29 | Valid |
| N7252G | Cessna 172K |
Leaders Flying Service LLC Clear Lake, Minnesota |
Standard | 2024-08-28 | Valid |
| N7158G | Cessna 172K |
Hawk Aviation INC Rush City, Minnesota |
Standard | 2024-08-26 | Valid |
| N7453G | Cessna 172K |
Northwoods Flyer LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2024-08-23 | Valid |
| N46622 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2024-08-21 | Valid |
| N78066 | Cessna 172K |
Orlandi Properties LLC Blairstown, New Jersey |
Standard | 2024-08-16 | Valid |
| N84412 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-08-02 | Valid |
| N79447 | Cessna 172K |
Aroostook Aviation LLC Millinocket, Maine |
Standard | 2024-07-22 | Valid |
| N79275 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2024-07-12 | Valid |
| N79325 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-07-02 | Valid |
| N79890 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2024-07-02 | Valid |
| N78330 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2024-06-21 | Valid |
| N7197G | Cessna 172K |
Fly Wissota LLC Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-06-20 | Valid |
| N172JL | Cessna 172K |
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-06-17 | Valid |
| N172SN | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2024-05-31 | Valid |
| N84170 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2024-05-30 | Valid |
| N46495 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2024-05-22 | Valid |
| N7931V | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-05-21 | Valid |
| N79473 | Cessna 172K |
Tnw Aviation LLC Clinton, Arkansas |
None on file | 2024-05-21 | Valid |
| N7436G | Cessna 172K |
Chickadee Aviation LLC Rangeley, Maine |
Standard | 2024-05-15 | Valid |
| N46315 | Cessna 172K |
Ntss LLC Henderson, Nevada |
Standard | 2024-05-10 | Valid |
| N172BA | Cessna 172K |
Carrolls Auto And Aircraft Sales LLC Muncie, Indiana |
Standard | 2024-05-08 | Valid |
| N46401 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2024-05-08 | Valid |
| N78623 | Cessna 172K |
Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2024-05-08 | Valid |
| N7092G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2024-05-02 | Valid |
| N7923B | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2024-05-02 | Valid |
| N7321G | Cessna 172K |
Triad Aviation Academy LLC Greensboro, North Carolina |
None on file | 2024-05-01 | Valid |
| N79412 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2024-05-01 | Valid |
| N7086G | Cessna 172K |
Sniffen Wesley H Sycamore, Ohio |
Standard | 2024-04-26 | Valid |
| N15000 | Cessna 172K |
Central District Aviation LLC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2024-04-22 | Valid |
| N46704 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-04-16 | Valid |
| N84840 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2024-04-16 | Valid |
| N84891 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-04-08 | Valid |
| N79917 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-04-04 | Valid |
| N84186 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2024-03-30 | Valid |
| N84662 | Cessna 172K |
Caverns Consulting LLC Purcellville, Virginia |
Standard | 2024-03-30 | Valid |
| N78808 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Maryland |
Standard | 2024-03-29 | Valid |
| N7355G | Cessna 172K |
Aerolanding LLC Enterprise, Alabama |
Standard | 2024-03-26 | Valid |
| N79057 | Cessna 172K |
First Eclipse Limited Richmond, Virginia |
Standard | 2024-03-14 | Valid |
| N79263 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-03-13 | Valid |
| N7093G | Cessna 172K |
Aero Performance LLC Scooba, Mississippi |
Standard | 2024-03-04 | Valid |
| N78299 | Cessna 172K |
Jb Aircraft LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-03-01 | Valid |
| N79489 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-03-01 | Valid |
| N78834 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2024-02-29 | Valid |
| N78523 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2024-02-28 | Valid |
| N78375 | Cessna 172K |
Bozeman Leasing INC Bozeman, Montana |
Standard | 2024-02-25 | Valid |
| N172ES | Cessna 172K |
Aero Quest LLC Olive Branch, Mississippi |
Standard | 2024-02-23 | Valid |
| N79126 | Cessna 172K |
Grounded Hangar INC Turlock, California |
Standard | 2024-02-23 | Valid |
| N84529 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-02-22 | Valid |
| N79410 | Cessna 172K |
N79410 LLC Tupelo, Mississippi |
Standard | 2024-02-21 | Valid |
| N1969K | Cessna 172K |
Standard | 2024-02-18 | Valid |