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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N172QW | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2023-02-24 | Valid |
| N6MB | Cessna 172K |
Sierra Whiskey Aircraft LLC Oakland, California |
Standard | 2023-02-24 | Valid |
| N172HL | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2023-02-22 | Valid |
| N7128G | Cessna 172K |
Dsr Cherokee 180 LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2023-02-20 | Valid |
| N84234 | Cessna 172K |
Mazelg Aviation LLC Bartow, Florida |
Standard | 2023-02-18 | Valid |
| N7235G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-02-16 | Valid |
| N46437 | Cessna 172K |
Arizona Active Air LLC Yuma, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-02-14 | Valid |
| N79908 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2023-02-13 | Valid |
| N84599 | Cessna 172K |
Nichols Investment And Rental LLC Ogden, Utah |
Standard | 2023-02-13 | Valid |
| N79565 | Cessna 172K |
Vm Aero LLC Camden, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-02-11 | Valid |
| N98GC | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-02-10 | Valid |
| N79130 | Cessna 172K |
M&M Shipshape LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2023-02-04 | Valid |
| N7085G | Cessna 172K |
Standard | 2023-01-30 | Valid | |
| N7018G | Cessna 172K |
Cape Aerial Tours INC Chatham, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N78716 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N46323 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-25 | Valid |
| N7426G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-01-19 | Valid |
| N7050G | Cessna 172K |
Aircraft Management Group INC Honolulu, Hawaii |
Standard | 2023-01-18 | Valid |
| N46407 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-01-15 | Valid |
| N522F | Cessna 172K |
N522F LLC Titusville, Florida |
Standard | 2023-01-11 | Valid |
| N7228G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2023-01-11 | Valid |
| N79966 | Cessna 172K |
N79966 LLC Titusville, Florida |
Standard | 2023-01-11 | Valid |
| N121GB | Cessna 172K |
Aviation Academy LLC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 2023-01-03 | Valid |
| N78408 | Cessna 172K |
On The Fly Aero LLC Ocean City, New Jersey |
Standard | 2023-01-03 | Valid |
| N79283 | Cessna 172K |
Bradley Flying Association Peoria, Illinois |
Standard | 2022-12-31 | Valid |
| N41306 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-12-28 | Valid |
| N46631 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-12-27 | Valid |
| N84243 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-12-21 | Valid |
| N79919 | Cessna 172K |
Dsr Cherokee 180 LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2022-12-19 | Valid |
| N84250 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-12-16 | Valid |
| N79227 | Cessna 172K |
Elkins Pilots Club Elkins, West Virginia |
Standard | 2022-12-12 | Valid |
| N84062 | Cessna 172K |
44 Flyers Harlowton, Montana |
Standard | 2022-12-08 | Valid |
| N7083G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-12-05 | Valid |
| N46396 | Cessna 172K |
Kpa LLC Kalamazoo, Michigan |
Standard | 2022-12-03 | Valid |
| N78180 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2022-11-30 | Valid |
| N84071 | Cessna 172K |
Roadrunner Flight School LLC Farmington, New Mexico |
Standard | 2022-11-24 | Valid |
| N84105 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2022-11-24 | Valid |
| N7011G | Cessna 172K |
Chase Development Aviation LLC Oakland Park, Florida |
Standard | 2022-11-04 | Valid |
| N7185G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2022-11-01 | Valid |
| N79468 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-11-01 | Valid |
| N79805 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-29 | Valid |
| N84352 | Cessna 172K |
Boundless Aviation LLC Kailua Kona, Hawaii |
Standard | 2022-10-29 | Valid |
| N7071G | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-25 | Valid |
| N78445 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-25 | Valid |
| N79249 | Cessna 172K |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-25 | Valid |
| N599CM | Cessna 172K |
Mscm Partners LLC Fairfield, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-20 | Valid |
| N46526 | Cessna 172K |
Bluebird Aviation LLC Arrington, Tennessee |
Standard | 2022-10-15 | Valid |
| N46719 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-10-13 | Valid |
| N79136 | Cessna 172K |
Standard | 2022-10-05 | Valid | |
| N79060 | Cessna 172K |
K&L Aviation LLC Prosper, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | Valid |
| N79147 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | Valid |
| N7161G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-09-28 | Valid |
| N46462 | Cessna 172K |
Cook Aviation Services LLC Fargo, North Dakota |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | Valid |
| N46457 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | Valid |
| N79268 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | Valid |
| N79967 | Cessna 172K |
Komorek Kristen Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-09-06 | Valid |
| N46303 | Cessna 172K |
Harbour Aviation LLC Weatherford, Texas |
Standard | 2022-09-01 | Valid |
| N7429G | Cessna 172K |
Diditair INC Knoxville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2022-08-24 | Valid |
| N78144 | Cessna 172K |
Kyzer Aviation Holdings LLC Fort Mill, South Carolina |
None on file | 2022-08-12 | Valid |
| N84048 | Cessna 172K |
Kyzer Aviation Holdings LLC Fort Mill, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-08-12 | Valid |
| N79531 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-08-10 | Valid |
| N172GC | Cessna 172K |
Dairy Air INC Wyoming, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-08-09 | Valid |
| N78441 | Cessna 172K |
444.Com LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-08-08 | Valid |
| N7062G | Cessna 172K |
Northwoods Aviation LLC Eagle River, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-08-04 | Valid |
| N444PP | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Restricted | 2022-08-01 | Valid |
| N7053G | Cessna 172K |
Spare Change Enterprises LLC Atlantic, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-07-30 | Valid |
| N78221 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2022-07-27 | Valid |
| N46638 | Cessna 172K |
Pro Aviation LLC Sanger, Texas |
Standard | 2022-07-16 | Valid |
| N79939 | Cessna 172K |
Southeast Aviation Services INC Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
Standard | 2022-06-17 | Valid |
| N79248 | Cessna 172K |
San Hui Foundation Denver, North Carolina |
Standard | 2022-06-01 | Valid |
| N84143 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Guam |
Standard | 2022-05-10 | Valid |
| N7487G | Cessna 172K |
Rich Aviation Services LLC Fort Worth, Texas |
Standard | 2022-04-28 | Valid |
| N79898 | Cessna 172K |
Aero Quest LLC Olive Branch, Mississippi |
Standard | 2022-04-26 | Valid |
| N84784 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-04-26 | Valid |
| N79146 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-04-22 | Valid |
| N46418 | Cessna 172K |
Batesquire LLC Clanton, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-04-20 | Valid |
| N78253 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2022-04-18 | Valid |
| N79529 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2022-04-15 | Valid |
| N84093 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2022-03-31 | Valid |
| N7067G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2022-03-30 | Valid |
| N46730 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2022-03-26 | Valid |
| N5133G | Cessna 172K |
Pioneer Aviation LLC Crossett, Arkansas |
Standard | 2022-03-15 | Valid |
| N79315 | Cessna 172K |
Waco Aircraft Partners LLC Mc Gregor, Texas |
Standard | 2022-03-09 | Valid |
| N78624 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-02-28 | Valid |
| N79145 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2022-02-26 | Valid |
| N84338 | Cessna 172K |
Jrh Wings LLC Alva, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-02-25 | Valid |
| N79144 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-02-14 | Valid |
| N15GW | Cessna 172K |
Flight Brothers LLC Sachse, Texas |
Standard | 2022-02-10 | Valid |
| N79478 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-02-02 | Valid |
| N7301G | Cessna 172K |
Freeport Flyers INC Freeport, Illinois |
Standard | 2022-02-01 | Valid |
| N46655 | Cessna 172K |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-24 | Valid |
| N79920 | Cessna 172K |
Rtd Aviation LLC Hillsborough, New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-01-22 | Valid |
| N7163G | Cessna 172K |
Ds Flight Services LLC Battle Ground, Washington |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | Valid |
| N46715 | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-01-10 | Valid |
| N78650 | Cessna 172K |
Quad Cities Aero LLC Bettendorf, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-12-01 | Valid |
| N7481G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2021-11-20 | Valid |
| N7365G | Cessna 172K |
Pray Aviation INC Augusta, Kansas |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | Valid |
| N7363G | Cessna 172K |
Flying High Again LLC Mount Juliet, Tennessee |
Standard | 2021-11-12 | Valid |
| N16DB | Cessna 172K |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | Valid |
| N647MT | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | Valid |