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 · 1,110 172P (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N511MP | Cessna 172P |
N511Mp LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-02-08 | Valid |
| N5387K | Cessna 172P |
N5387K LLC Carthage, North Carolina |
Standard | 2024-02-08 | Valid |
| N5453K | Cessna 172P |
Dodson International Parts INC Rantoul, Kansas |
Multiple | 2024-01-31 | Valid |
| N424W | Cessna 172P |
Skywarrior Flight Training LLC Pensacola, Florida |
Standard | 2024-01-21 | Valid |
| N55179 | Cessna 172P |
Rick Aviation INC Newport News, Virginia |
Standard | 2024-01-21 | Valid |
| N5374K | Cessna 172P |
Apex Aircraft Leasing LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-01-15 | Valid |
| N5485K | Cessna 172P |
Barr Air Patrol LLC Mesquite, Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-13 | Valid |
| N65192 | Cessna 172P |
Tactical Integrated Training Solutions LLC Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Standard | 2024-01-10 | Valid |
| N63456 | Cessna 172P |
Ace Of Spades Aviation LLC Las Vegas, Nevada |
Standard | 2024-01-01 | Valid |
| N51616 | Cessna 172P |
Stardust Aviation LLC Farmingdale, New York |
Standard | 2023-12-23 | Valid |
| N5399K | Cessna 172P |
Colemanation Investments LLC Naperville, Illinois |
Standard | 2023-12-17 | Valid |
| N64611 | Cessna 172P |
Great North Air LLC Shelburne, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2023-12-05 | Valid |
| N2255E | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-11-14 | Valid |
| N860PA | Cessna 172P |
Re Elite Aviation LLC Hialeah, Florida |
Standard | 2023-11-11 | Valid |
| N97662 | Cessna 172P |
Northwest Alabama Holdings LLC Spruce Pine, Alabama |
Standard | 2023-11-05 | Valid |
| N65742 | Cessna 172P |
Mustang Sally Aviation LLC Camden, South Carolina |
Multiple | 2023-10-30 | Valid |
| N65614 | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-10-29 | Valid |
| N99377 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2023-10-25 | Valid |
| N9824L | Cessna 172P |
St Pete Aviation Services LLC Saint Petersburg, Florida |
Standard | 2023-10-23 | Valid |
| N8825A | Cessna 172P |
Gauges Green LLC Euless, Texas |
Standard | 2023-10-18 | Valid |
| N53742 | Cessna 172P |
Mh Aviation INC Lancaster, California |
Standard | 2023-10-17 | Valid |
| N99508 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-10-14 | Valid |
| N9507L | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-10-10 | Valid |
| N13CB | Cessna 172P |
T&W Aviation LLC Pinehurst, Texas |
Standard | 2023-10-09 | Valid |
| N54290 | Cessna 172P |
Laguna Verde Leasing INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-10-03 | Valid |
| N932AZ | Cessna 172P |
N932Az LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2023-10-01 | Valid |
| N51952 | Cessna 172P |
Jandd One LLC Bozeman, Montana |
Standard | 2023-09-30 | Valid |
| N940AM | Cessna 172P |
Oracle Aviation LLC Omaha, Nebraska |
Standard | 2023-09-30 | Valid |
| N63482 | Cessna 172P |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2023-09-26 | Valid |
| N9863L | Cessna 172P |
Aspire Aviation LLC Farmingdale, New York |
Standard | 2023-09-26 | Valid |
| N54184 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-21 | Valid |
| N65730 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2023-09-19 | Valid |
| N65758 | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-14 | Valid |
| N5463K | Cessna 172P |
Rick Aviation INC Newport News, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-09-04 | Valid |
| N321KS | Cessna 172P |
Kingsky Flight Academy LLC Lakeland, Florida |
Standard | 2023-08-26 | Valid |
| N62195 | Cessna 172P |
Aire Services LLC Barrigada, Guam |
Standard | 2023-08-24 | Valid |
| N52272 | Cessna 172P |
Above The Haze LLC San Lorenzo, California |
Standard | 2023-08-23 | Valid |
| N133AJ | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-08-10 | Valid |
| N564MM | Cessna 172P |
L A M Capital Management LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2023-08-03 | Valid |
| N55422 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2023-08-02 | Valid |
| N6512K | Cessna 172P |
Loomis Aviation LLC Columbus, Ohio |
Standard | 2023-07-22 | Valid |
| N52432 | Cessna 172P |
Aftcloud INC Ontario, California |
Standard | 2023-07-12 | Valid |
| N65003 | Cessna 172P |
Major Air LLC Charleston, South Carolina |
Standard | 2023-07-11 | Valid |
| N55420 | Cessna 172P |
M A R S Aircraft Leasing LLC Williamsburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-07-06 | Valid |
| N27GF | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-07-05 | Valid |
| N6ZP | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-07-05 | Valid |
| N96616 | Cessna 172P |
Air Transport INC DBA Las Vegas, Nevada |
Standard | 2023-07-02 | Valid |
| N111EX | Cessna 172P |
New Orleans Aviation LLC Covington, Louisiana |
Restricted | 2023-06-28 | Valid |
| N65295 | Cessna 172P |
Northwoods Air LLC Orono, Maine |
Standard | 2023-06-28 | Valid |
| N400LA | Cessna 172P |
Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC Rochester, New York |
None on file | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N52341 | Cessna 172P |
Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC Rochester, New York |
Standard | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N5260K | Cessna 172P |
Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC Rochester, New York |
Standard | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N52953 | Cessna 172P |
Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC Rochester, New York |
Standard | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N54015 | Cessna 172P |
Northwoods Air LLC Orono, Maine |
Multiple | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N54803 | Cessna 172P |
Northwoods Air LLC Orono, Maine |
Standard | 2023-06-26 | Valid |
| N98684 | Cessna 172P |
Aviator Air Operations LLC Grand Prairie, Texas |
Standard | 2023-06-23 | Valid |
| N3KV | Cessna 172P |
Airmax Charters LLC Lake Worth, Florida |
Standard | 2023-06-18 | Valid |
| N53945 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2023-06-17 | Valid |
| N86ER | Cessna 172P |
Innovative Aerial Solutions LLC Saint Johns, Florida |
Standard | 2023-06-13 | Valid |
| N63113 | Cessna 172P |
High Road Time LLC West Palm Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2023-06-06 | Valid |
| N65058 | Cessna 172P |
Organization Of Black Aerospace Professionals INC Westchester, Illinois |
Standard | 2023-06-06 | Valid |
| N65665 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2023-06-05 | Valid |
| N64728 | Cessna 172P |
Systir Aviation LLC Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2023-05-25 | Valid |
| N968AA | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2023-05-17 | Valid |
| N66015 | Cessna 172P |
Rock Solid Aviation LLC Lake Charles, Louisiana |
Restricted | 2023-05-05 | Valid |
| N193SP | Cessna 172P |
Indiana State Police Greenwood, Indiana |
Standard | 2023-04-30 | Valid |
| N54905 | Cessna 172P |
905 Cess LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-04-26 | Valid |
| N96503 | Cessna 172P |
Co-owned owner Utah |
Standard | 2023-04-15 | Valid |
| N5487K | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-04-06 | Valid |
| N52436 | Cessna 172P |
Angel Aviation INC Peoria, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-04-05 | Valid |
| N52700 | Cessna 172P |
Air Transport INC DBA Las Vegas, Nevada |
Standard | 2023-04-05 | Valid |
| N99709 | Cessna 172P |
Long Island Aviators LLC Seaford, New York |
Standard | 2023-03-29 | Valid |
| N64103 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-03-25 | Valid |
| N62531 | Cessna 172P |
Lg Holdings LLC Gretna, Nebraska |
Standard | 2023-03-22 | Valid |
| N55144 | Cessna 172P |
Bell Air LLC Las Cruces, New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-03-18 | Valid |
| N50975 | Cessna 172P |
N50975 LLC Raleigh, North Carolina |
Standard | 2023-03-10 | Valid |
| N97921 | Cessna 172P |
Flywell Aviation LLC Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Standard | 2023-03-10 | Valid |
| N172RF | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-03-09 | Valid |
| N9443L | Cessna 172P |
Tdz Aircraft Holdings LLC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-03-08 | Valid |
| N50968 | Cessna 172P |
Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC Rochester, New York |
Standard | 2023-03-07 | Valid |
| N9968L | Cessna 172P |
Mw Flying LLC Sanford, North Carolina |
Standard | 2023-03-07 | Valid |
| N51295 | Cessna 172P |
Right Brother Aviation LLC Chaffee, New York |
Standard | 2023-03-04 | Valid |
| N291RP | Cessna 172P |
Gtr Aero LLC Moultonborough, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2023-03-03 | Valid |
| N55515 | Cessna 172P |
Fly Cessna LLC Peoria, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-02-22 | Valid |
| N810JL | Cessna 172P |
Fly Cessna LLC Peoria, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-02-22 | Valid |
| N55250 | Cessna 172P |
Colorado Aircraft CORP Watkins, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-02-21 | Valid |
| N64972 | Cessna 172P |
Fixed Wing Holding Company INC Pembroke Pines, Florida |
None on file | 2023-02-20 | Valid |
| N137FR | Cessna 172P |
Moores Aerospace Solutions LLC Statesboro, Georgia |
Standard | 2023-02-18 | Valid |
| N51991 | Cessna 172P |
Raider Aviation LLC Lubbock, Texas |
Standard | 2023-02-16 | Valid |
| N54960 | Cessna 172P |
First Eclipse LTD Richmond, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-02-16 | Valid |
| N52217 | Cessna 172P |
Mustang Sally Aviation LLC Camden, South Carolina |
Standard | 2023-02-14 | Valid |
| N780BG | Cessna 172P |
Maw Enterprises USA LLC Hudson, Florida |
Standard | 2023-02-10 | Valid |
| N62689 | Cessna 172P |
Optic Air LLC Sioux Center, Iowa |
Standard | 2023-02-08 | Valid |
| N64325 | Cessna 172P |
Varney Aviation LLC Bangor, Maine |
Standard | 2023-02-07 | Valid |
| N66431 | Cessna 172P |
Neron II LLC New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2023-02-07 | Valid |
| N98843 | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2023-02-07 | Valid |
| N2307 | Cessna 172P |
General Aviation Support CORP Rosamond, California |
None on file | 2023-02-02 | Valid |
| N54371 | Cessna 172P |
Clare Air Services LLC Saint Johns, Michigan |
Standard | 2023-01-28 | Valid |
| N924MC | Cessna 172P |
J Airco LLC Nashville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2023-01-28 | Valid |
| N65032 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-01-27 | Valid |