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 · 717 172F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8583U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2023-03-28 | Valid |
| N788FT | Cessna 172F |
St Louis Flight Training LLC Cahokia, Illinois |
Standard | 2023-03-26 | Valid |
| N8364U | Cessna 172F |
Elite Fleet Jacksonville LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2023-03-24 | Valid |
| N8467U | Cessna 172F |
Skyhawk Aviators LLC Clayton, Washington |
Standard | 2023-03-23 | Valid |
| N8194U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-03-17 | Valid |
| N8757U | Cessna 172F |
Lewis County Flying Club Lewistown, Missouri |
Standard | 2023-03-16 | Valid |
| N8204U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2023-03-12 | Valid |
| N5455R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-03-11 | Valid |
| N8136U | Cessna 172F |
Moors Thomas G Wentzville, Missouri |
Standard | 2023-03-11 | Valid |
| N5719R | Cessna 172F |
Professional Aviation Aircraft Services LTD New Philadelphia, Ohio |
Standard | 2023-03-08 | Valid |
| N8673U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-03-05 | Valid |
| N7846U | Cessna 172F |
Crisco Millwright Services LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-03-01 | Valid |
| N2586S | Cessna 172F |
Casey Aviation INC Mansfield, Massachusetts |
None on file | 2023-02-27 | Valid |
| N7874U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-02-27 | Valid |
| N8351U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2023-02-21 | Valid |
| N8836U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-02-13 | Valid |
| N8863U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2023-02-09 | Valid |
| N8703U | Cessna 172F |
Nea Construction LLC Jonesboro, Arkansas |
Standard | 2023-02-02 | Valid |
| N5459R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-01-30 | Valid |
| N8322U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-27 | Valid |
| N7938U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2023-01-19 | Valid |
| N5712R | Cessna 172F |
Global Learning Solutions INC Montrose, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-01-11 | Valid |
| N5450R | Cessna 172F |
Mayer AG Service Chamberlain, South Dakota |
Standard | 2023-01-05 | Valid |
| N5654R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2023-01-04 | Valid |
| N8369U | Cessna 172F |
Camden Aviation LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-01-03 | Valid |
| N7863U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2022-12-27 | Valid |
| N8131U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-12-26 | Valid |
| N519MP | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Alaska |
None on file | 2022-12-12 | Valid |
| N8510U | Cessna 172F |
Tds Property Holdings LLC Gilmer, Texas |
Standard | 2022-12-09 | Valid |
| N5449R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2022-12-07 | Valid |
| N8334U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2022-11-12 | Valid |
| N8684U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-11-07 | Valid |
| N8362U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2022-11-05 | Valid |
| N5355R | Cessna 172F |
Feauto Aviation LLC Saint Cloud, Florida |
Standard | 2022-11-02 | Valid |
| N5465R | Cessna 172F |
Haffley And Ruiz LLC Waco, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-28 | Valid |
| N8618U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-25 | Valid |
| N5686R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-20 | Valid |
| N7893U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2022-10-19 | Valid |
| N5622R | Cessna 172F |
Kv Enterprises LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | Valid |
| N8718U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | Valid |
| N8356U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | Valid |
| N7918U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-10-05 | Valid |
| N8121U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-09-24 | Valid |
| N444YZ | Cessna 172F |
Blue Aero Group LLC Blairstown, New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-09-13 | Valid |
| N5628R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2022-09-13 | Valid |
| N8786U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2022-08-26 | Valid |
| N8629U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-08-18 | Valid |
| N5325R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2022-08-10 | Valid |
| N3507S | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-08-06 | Valid |
| N8199U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2022-08-03 | Valid |
| N8339U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-08-02 | Valid |
| N124PJ | Cessna 172F |
Northeast Florida Aero Club INC Fleming Island, Florida |
Standard | 2022-07-21 | Valid |
| N5586R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-07-18 | Valid |
| N5506R | Cessna 172F |
Anderson Interests LLC East Bernard, Texas |
Standard | 2022-06-25 | Valid |
| N7977U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-06-16 | Valid |
| N8311U | Cessna 172F |
Vendetta Consulting LLC Bellevue, Nebraska |
Standard | 2022-06-13 | Valid |
| N8534U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-05-19 | Valid |
| N8678U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2022-05-14 | Valid |
| N553LF | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-05-13 | Valid |
| N7875U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-05-09 | Valid |
| N8726U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-05-03 | Valid |
| N5710R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-04-20 | Valid |
| N8172U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-04-08 | Valid |
| N1129M | Cessna 172F |
Techair LLC Playa Vista, California |
Standard | 2022-03-26 | Valid |
| N8338U | Cessna 172F |
Schnell Brothers Aviation LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2022-03-19 | Valid |
| N8508U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-03-15 | Valid |
| N8452U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2022-03-14 | Valid |
| N4991B | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-03-04 | Valid |
| N8130U | Cessna 172F |
Wade Air LLC Clanton, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-02-26 | Valid |
| N5478R | Cessna 172F |
Norcal Flight Center LLC Lincoln, California |
Standard | 2022-02-16 | Valid |
| N8278U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2022-02-14 | Valid |
| N7994U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-02-04 | Valid |
| N8249U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2022-01-26 | Valid |
| N8419U | Cessna 172F |
Sweeney Building CO Lakeview, Oregon |
None on file | 2022-01-15 | Valid |
| N100YS | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2022-01-12 | Valid |
| N5100F | Cessna 172F |
Air & Space Education Instittute INC Pine Knot, Kentucky |
Standard | 2022-01-08 | Valid |
| N5425R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-04 | Valid |
| N8840U | Cessna 172F |
Hathor Aviation LLC Johnstown, Colorado |
Standard | 2021-12-29 | Valid |
| N8592U | Cessna 172F |
Jls Construction & Mining INC Flagstaff, Arizona |
Standard | 2021-12-21 | Valid |
| N7920U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-12-20 | Valid |
| N8708U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-12-17 | Valid |
| N8453U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Maryland |
Standard | 2021-12-13 | Valid |
| N8281U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-12-02 | Valid |
| N5332R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2021-11-17 | Valid |
| N8277U | Cessna 172F |
Edgewood Farms LLC Groveland, New York |
Standard | 2021-11-16 | Valid |
| N8169U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-11-13 | Valid |
| N8665U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-13 | Valid |
| N7826U | Cessna 172F |
Denton Aeroworx LLC Tucson, Arizona |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | Valid |
| N7905U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-10-30 | Valid |
| N5705R | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-10-18 | Valid |
| N7984U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-10-14 | Valid |
| N8735U | Cessna 172F |
Jkh Aviation LLC Cumming, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-09-16 | Valid |
| N5371R | Cessna 172F |
Airglas INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2021-09-15 | Valid |
| N8291U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2021-09-10 | Valid |
| N8297U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | Valid |
| N8557U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2021-08-21 | Valid |
| N8575U | Cessna 172F |
Vermillion County Flying Club Danville, Illinois |
Standard | 2021-08-14 | Valid |
| N8248U | Cessna 172F |
Robison Wm Lee Smithville, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-08-11 | Valid |
| N5113F | Cessna 172F |
Vtf LLC Winter Haven, Florida |
Standard | 2021-07-31 | Valid |
| N7923U | Cessna 172F |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-07-28 | Valid |