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 · 683 172R (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N35230 | Cessna 172R |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-08-05 | Valid |
| N3530J | Cessna 172R |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-08-05 | Valid |
| N184AF | Cessna 172R |
G & M Aircraft INC Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
Standard | 2022-08-04 | Valid |
| N103FV | Cessna 172R |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-07-28 | Valid |
| N87GV | Cessna 172R |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-07-22 | Valid |
| N9435Z | Cessna 172R |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-07-22 | Valid |
| N165YP | Cessna 172R |
Spanaflight LLC Puyallup, Washington |
Standard | 2022-07-21 | Valid |
| N9511D | Cessna 172R |
Eglin Aero Club Eglin Afb, Florida |
Standard | 2022-07-16 | Valid |
| N822KT | Cessna 172R |
Jet Air INC Iowa City, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-07-09 | Valid |
| N433FR | Cessna 172R |
Ktoa Rentals LLC Torrance, California |
Standard | 2022-07-06 | Valid |
| N865CP | Cessna 172R |
Amr Holdings LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2022-05-14 | Valid |
| N2382R | Cessna 172R |
Tampa Bay Aviation INC Clearwater, Florida |
Standard | 2022-05-10 | Valid |
| N9562Q | Cessna 172R |
Silverhawk Aviation Academy Oregon LLC Ontario, Oregon |
Standard | 2022-03-30 | Valid |
| N5929T | Cessna 172R |
Flight School Of Gwinnett INC Lawrenceville, Georgia |
Standard | 2022-03-24 | Valid |
| N500GP | Cessna 172R |
Ehg Flight LLC Venice, California |
Standard | 2022-03-09 | Valid |
| N386ES | Cessna 172R |
Jet Air INC Iowa City, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-02-09 | Valid |
| N9543P | Cessna 172R |
Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2022-01-11 | Valid |
| N167SJ | Cessna 172R |
Above And Beyond Aviation LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-07 | Valid |
| N1998F | Cessna 172R |
Spartan Education Group LLC Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-01-05 | Valid |
| N471MR | Cessna 172R |
Advanced Aviation Group LLC Frederick, Maryland |
Standard | 2021-12-06 | Valid |
| N72664 | Cessna 172R |
Advanced Aviation Group LLC Frederick, Maryland |
Standard | 2021-12-06 | Valid |
| N59LJ | Cessna 172R |
L & J Aviation INC Atwater, California |
Standard | 2021-11-27 | Valid |
| N911LA | Cessna 172R |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-11-10 | Valid |
| N933LA | Cessna 172R |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-11-10 | Valid |
| N944LA | Cessna 172R |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-11-10 | Valid |
| N2746C | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-10-30 | Valid |
| N23798 | Cessna 172R |
Jet Air INC Iowa City, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-10-28 | Valid |
| N302CF | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | Valid |
| N981WU | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | Valid |
| N172FN | Cessna 172R |
Skyhawk 172 LLC Eugene, Oregon |
Experimental | 2021-09-08 | Valid |
| N314RA | Cessna 172R |
Rochester Air Center LLC Canandaigua, New York |
Standard | 2021-09-02 | Valid |
| N870CP | Cessna 172R |
Avolant Aviation LLC Mooresville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | Valid |
| N9562P | Cessna 172R |
Avolant Aviation LLC Mooresville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-08-18 | Valid |
| N596CS | Cessna 172R |
Van Anda Aviation LLC Apopka, Florida |
Standard | 2021-08-11 | Valid |
| N29AF | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-08-09 | Valid |
| N107AF | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2021-07-29 | Valid |
| N47AF | Cessna 172R |
L & J Aviation INC Atwater, California |
Standard | 2021-07-29 | Valid |
| N367MA | Cessna 172R |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-05-19 | Valid |
| N368ES | Cessna 172R |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-05-19 | Valid |
| N9553A | Cessna 172R |
Titusville Aero Club INC Titusville, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-05-10 | Valid |
| N7258R | Cessna 172R |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-03 | Valid |
| N357ES | Cessna 172R |
Reeno Aviation LLC Lewisville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-04-19 | Valid |
| N827MA | Cessna 172R |
Ps N827Ma LLC Green Bay, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-04-14 | Valid |
| N112PF | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-04-05 | Valid |
| N332SP | Cessna 172R |
Mh Aviation LLC Foster City, California |
Standard | 2021-03-31 | Valid |
| N783BG | Cessna 172R |
Air Shares LLC Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-03-16 | Valid |
| N801PA | Cessna 172R |
Anson Air LLC Sugar Land, Texas |
Standard | 2021-01-04 | Valid |
| N90FL | Cessna 172R |
Tegridy Equipment Leasing LLC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2020-12-14 | Valid |
| N2173Z | Cessna 172R |
Tegridy Equipment Leasing LLC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2020-12-12 | Valid |
| N106AF | Cessna 172R |
Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2020-12-04 | Valid |
| N2099D | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2020-12-03 | Valid |
| N178AF | Cessna 172R |
Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2020-11-21 | Valid |
| N9501F | Cessna 172R |
Pacific States Aviation INC Concord, California |
Standard | 2020-11-16 | Valid |
| N2381Z | Cessna 172R |
Leone Brighter Developments LLC Carlsbad, California |
Standard | 2020-11-13 | Valid |
| N364MS | Cessna 172R |
Skyhawk Aviation LLC Omaha, Nebraska |
Standard | 2020-11-03 | Valid |
| N110LU | Cessna 172R |
Lynn University INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2020-11-02 | Valid |
| N997MC | Cessna 172R |
Aeroventures Flying Club INC Lilburn, Georgia |
Standard | 2020-09-10 | Valid |
| N9968F | Cessna 172R |
Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2020-09-01 | Valid |
| N402PE | Cessna 172R |
Diegos Pet Rescue LLC Orlando, Florida |
Standard | 2020-08-27 | Valid |
| N41912 | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2020-08-27 | Valid |
| N92LC | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2020-08-27 | Valid |
| N9516J | Cessna 172R |
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky |
Standard | 2020-08-27 | Valid |
| N784BG | Cessna 172R |
Superior Flying Services LLC Superior, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2020-08-25 | Valid |
| N149UD | Cessna 172R |
W Air LLC Chicago, Illinois |
Standard | 2020-08-22 | Valid |
| N576BW | Cessna 172R |
Bridgewater State University North Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
None on file | 2020-08-11 | Valid |
| N785BG | Cessna 172R |
Vermont Flight Academy South Burlington, Vermont |
Standard | 2020-07-21 | Valid |
| N364SA | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-07-14 | Valid |
| N5355W | Cessna 172R |
N5355W Partners LLC Lehi, Utah |
Standard | 2020-06-24 | Valid |
| N172TQ | Cessna 172R |
Avolant Aviation LLC Mooresville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2020-05-28 | Valid |
| N103SV | Cessna 172R |
Sun Valley Aviation INC Harlingen, Texas |
Standard | 2020-04-28 | Valid |
| N2254U | Cessna 172R |
Raritan Valley Flying School Princeton, New Jersey |
Standard | 2020-04-22 | Valid |
| N420U | Cessna 172R |
Rcs Services LLC California, Maryland |
Standard | 2020-04-14 | Valid |
| N9560W | Cessna 172R |
General Aviation LLC Henderson, Nevada |
Standard | 2020-04-07 | Valid |
| N64AF | Cessna 172R |
Vermont Flight Academy South Burlington, Vermont |
None on file | 2020-03-31 | Valid |
| N1589D | Cessna 172R |
N1589D LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2020-02-12 | Valid |
| N989WU | Cessna 172R |
Eglin Aero Club Eglin Afb, Florida |
Standard | 2020-01-06 | Valid |
| N57FA | Cessna 172R |
Silver Express CO DBA Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2019-12-19 | Valid |
| N1998R | Cessna 172R |
A & E Flying Club Of Los Angeles INC Hawthorne, California |
Standard | 2019-12-16 | Valid |
| N360CW | Cessna 172R |
Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington |
Standard | 2019-11-26 | Valid |
| N212CF | Cessna 172R |
West Coast Equipment Leasing LLC Englewood, Colorado |
Standard | 2019-11-12 | Valid |
| N9526G | Cessna 172R |
Atlas Aviation Tampa INC Tampa, Florida |
Standard | 2019-09-14 | Valid |
| N9731F | Cessna 172R |
N9731F LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2019-09-13 | Valid |
| N2651R | Cessna 172R |
Atls Aviation LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2019-09-05 | Valid |
| N9520W | Cessna 172R |
Ameriflyers Of Texas INC Addison, Texas |
Standard | 2019-09-05 | Valid |
| N9421Z | Cessna 172R |
L&W Leasing LLC Smyrna, Tennessee |
Standard | 2019-08-29 | Valid |
| N24783 | Cessna 172R |
Elite Approach LLC Chesterfield, Missouri |
Standard | 2019-08-26 | Valid |
| N83AF | Cessna 172R |
N83Af LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2019-08-05 | Valid |
| N2385F | Cessna 172R |
Alpha Aviation INC Mount Vernon, Washington |
Standard | 2019-07-10 | Valid |
| N9764F | Cessna 172R |
Fixed Wing Holding CO INC Pembroke Pines, Florida |
Standard | 2019-06-28 | Valid |
| N2083F | Cessna 172R |
Detroit Public Schools Community District Detroit, Michigan |
Standard | 2019-05-24 | Valid |
| N9453Z | Cessna 172R |
Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago Spokane, Washington |
Standard | 2019-05-06 | Valid |
| N981BC | Cessna 172R |
Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | 2019-04-29 | Valid |
| N104LU | Cessna 172R |
Lynn University INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2019-04-04 | Valid |
| N986WU | Cessna 172R |
Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | 2019-03-26 | Valid |
| N23841 | Cessna 172R |
Lam Capital Management LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2019-03-16 | Valid |
| N42007 | Cessna 172R |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2019-03-11 | Valid |
| N132VU | Cessna 172R |
Performance Aircraft Sales INC Lincoln, Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-03-06 | Valid |
| N135VU | Cessna 172R |
Performance Aircraft Sales INC Lincoln, Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-03-06 | Valid |
| N315TP | Cessna 172R |
N315Tp LLC Stuart, Florida |
Standard | 2019-01-25 | Valid |
| N2447B | Cessna 172R |
Silver Express CO Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2019-01-08 | Valid |