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 · 3,138 172N (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N739PC | Cessna 172N |
Ocala Aviation Services INC Ocala, Florida |
Standard | 2017-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7374D | Cessna 172N |
Big E LLC Lemoore, California |
Standard | 2017-08-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737NF | Cessna 172N |
My Way Aviation LLC Weston, Florida |
Standard | 2017-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75TC | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2017-08-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5444J | Cessna 172N |
Hm Aviation LLC Cape Fair, Missouri |
Standard | 2017-08-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5400J | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739SH | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Standard | 2017-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75950 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N208AT | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2017-07-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41ME | Cessna 172N |
Flydreams Aircraft Group INC Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 2017-07-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3159E | Cessna 172N |
Dinaland Aviation Vernal, Utah |
Standard | 2017-07-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739QB | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-07-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5283J | Cessna 172N |
Marianas Air Transfer INC Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands |
Standard | 2017-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N784GT | Cessna 172N |
Marianas Air Transfer INC Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands |
Standard | 2017-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5990E | Cessna 172N |
Maneuvering Speed INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737GE | Cessna 172N |
Flying Neutrons LLC Lebanon, Ohio |
Standard | 2017-07-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73934 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-07-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5766J | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2017-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7562F | Cessna 172N |
Green Airports Development CORP Kemah, Texas |
Restricted | 2017-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6175G | Cessna 172N |
Kimber 123 Holdings LLC Morgantown, West Virginia |
Standard | 2017-06-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N611EA | Cessna 172N |
Endeavour Flight Training INC Opa Locka, Florida |
Standard | 2017-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737CA | Cessna 172N |
Kestrel Enterprises LLC Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Standard | 2017-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734CV | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2017-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739TS | Cessna 172N |
Arispe Aviation LLC Mckinney, Texas |
Standard | 2017-06-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79323 | Cessna 172N |
Carstairs Energy INC Los Osos, California |
Standard | 2017-06-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8477E | Cessna 172N |
Vestasur LLC Chauvin, Louisiana |
Standard | 2017-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1474F | Cessna 172N |
Jlb Aviation Services LLC Woodbine, New Jersey |
Standard | 2017-06-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2080E | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2017-06-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N170SK | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2017-05-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738EP | Cessna 172N |
Command-Aire LLC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2017-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738VJ | Cessna 172N |
Command-Aire LLC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2017-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2795J | Cessna 172N |
Endeavour Flight Training INC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2017-05-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739BC | Cessna 172N |
Second Wind Aviation CORP Friday Harbor, Washington |
Standard | 2017-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73MS | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2017-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5366J | Cessna 172N |
Slipstream Aviation LLC Calera, Alabama |
Standard | 2017-05-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733AW | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-05-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N272WC | Cessna 172N |
Candace A Larned Enterprises INC Long Beach, California |
Standard | 2017-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75621 | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-05-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3455E | Cessna 172N |
Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | 2017-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N76053 | Cessna 172N |
Ape LLC Birmingham, Alabama |
Standard | 2017-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6343D | Cessna 172N |
Air One Aircraft LLC Portage Des Sioux, Missouri |
Standard | 2017-04-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737PW | Cessna 172N |
Region Flyers LLC Valparaiso, Indiana |
Standard | 2017-04-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3266E | Cessna 172N |
N3266E LLC Homestead, Florida |
Standard | 2017-04-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6333F | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2017-04-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5457E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-04-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738VL | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2017-04-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5100E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2017-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737LP | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2017-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739XU | Cessna 172N |
Training Mission Aviation INC New Tripoli, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-04-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N186FM | Cessna 172N |
Jett Aviation LLC Clovis, New Mexico |
Standard | 2017-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733EV | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2017-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7553E | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2017-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3082E | Cessna 172N |
Airgo INC Centralia, Illinois |
Standard | 2017-04-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70TA | Cessna 172N |
Sixty Three Charlie Zulu INC Thonotosassa, Florida |
Standard | 2017-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4940E | Cessna 172N |
Flyright Aviation INC North Las Vegas, Nevada |
Standard | 2017-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5757E | Cessna 172N |
Flex Air INC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2017-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739XM | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75794 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2017-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3632E | Cessna 172N |
High Exposure INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738DY | Cessna 172N |
Rnb Aviation LLC Montgomery, Texas |
Standard | 2017-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3238E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2017-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738ZQ | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75603 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-03-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733EW | Cessna 172N |
S S T & J LLC Minden, Nebraska |
Standard | 2017-02-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739BE | Cessna 172N |
Ftg Leasing LLC Watkins, Colorado |
Standard | 2017-02-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739EU | Cessna 172N |
Star Fleet Aviation LLC New Albany, Ohio |
Standard | 2017-02-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734TE | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2017-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5232D | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2017-02-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4696F | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2017-02-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5241D | Cessna 172N |
Sorbi Aviation INC El Cajon, California |
Standard | 2017-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738SP | Cessna 172N |
Our Jett LLC Englewood, Colorado |
Standard | 2017-02-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733TV | Cessna 172N |
Templeton Bros Construction LLC Livingston, Texas |
Standard | 2017-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738TV | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734PC | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2017-01-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6393G | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2017-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73764 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-01-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738AJ | Cessna 172N |
Skinner Leasing LLC Medford, Oregon |
Standard | 2017-01-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738GA | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739CZ | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N49RZ | Cessna 172N |
Happy Airplanes LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2017-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6796E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734TW | Cessna 172N |
Fly Zone LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N99PG | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-01-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739NN | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2017-01-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75724 | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2017-01-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8293E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2016-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5092E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2016-12-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733ZZ | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2016-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734DN | Cessna 172N |
Seven 4 Zulu LLC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2016-12-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N612BZ | Cessna 172N |
Derby City Aviation LLC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2016-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738LN | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2016-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8466E | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2016-12-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4651G | Cessna 172N |
Aviation Sky Art LLC Anacortes, Washington |
Standard | 2016-11-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733UG | Cessna 172N |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2016-11-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739WL | Cessna 172N |
Dorton Aviation LLC Lebanon, Virginia |
Standard | 2016-11-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73768 | Cessna 172N |
Flighttime INC Wiscasset, Maine |
Standard | 2016-11-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737UA | Cessna 172N |
Alternate Air INC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2016-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8299E | Cessna 172N |
London Corbin Airport Board London, Kentucky |
Standard | 2016-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5085K | Cessna 172N |
Martin Bach Aviation LLC Cornelius, North Carolina |
Standard | 2016-11-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73848 | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2016-11-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |