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Cessna 172 Skyhawk

20,669 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 (1,831). 55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

Cessna 172: Propeller driven single engine aircraft
Photo: Peter Bakema, GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons · Cessna 172 on Wikipedia

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 (9,470), 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 5, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Florida1,831Texas1,750California1,724Delaware1,019Washington774Ohio570North Carolina530Georgia527New York509Arizona509Michigan506Alabama494

Who owns them registrant type

Individual7,295 (35%)LLC6,725 (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

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
172M3,5771972 to 197617.3%
172S3,1421998 to 202615.2%
172N3,1381976 to 198015.2%
1721,8061951 to 19658.7%
172P1,1101972 to 19885.4%
172K1,0261968 to 19815.0%
172L8581970 to 19734.2%
172H7801963 to 19673.8%
172G7221965 to 19673.5%
172F7171964 to 19733.5%
172R6831997 to 20203.3%
172E6171956 to 19673.0%
172D4711962 to 19632.3%
172RG4461973 to 19852.2%
172A4351956 to 19652.1%
172B4131960 to 19622.0%
172C3621941 to 19621.8%
172I3531967 to 19681.7%
172Q131982 to 19840.1%

When they were built by decade · 2,699 with no year on file

01,6793,3585,0386,717194019501960197019801990200020108982020

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

05491,0981,6472,19620102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251,2082026

Registration status

Valid20,350 (98%)Pending158 (0.8%)Valid (manufacturer)79 (0.4%)Sale reported52 (0.3%)Pending cancellation10 (0.0%)Canceled10 (0.0%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard19,964 (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.?

20,669 as of October 5, 2026, counting 19 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Cessna 172s?

Florida, with 1,831.

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 · 20,669

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N12935 Cessna
172M
 Ray Aviation LLC
Burkett, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2410E Cessna
172N
 Kingsky Flight Academy LLC
Lakeland, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6798H Cessna
172M
 Wnk Leasing LLC
Lewes, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N350ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N538ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Prescott, Arizona
 Standard 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5788T Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
Washington
 Standard 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7333F Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7353G Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
North Dakota
 Standard 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9987V Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Maine
 None on file 2023-12-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172RS Cessna
172C
 Individual owner
Indiana
 Standard 2023-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21535 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Arkansas
 Standard 2023-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8761U Cessna
172F
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2023-12-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N51616 Cessna
172P
 Stardust Aviation LLC
Farmingdale, New York
 Standard 2023-12-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N82EP Cessna
172N
 Posav Holdings LLC
Zephyrhills, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5407R Cessna
172F
 Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, South Dakota
 Standard 2023-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5973R Cessna
172G
 Grit Services LLC
Manila, Arkansas
 None on file 2023-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6858X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738YR Cessna
172N
 Yankee Romeo LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739JW Cessna
172N
 Juliet Whiskey LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733ZK Cessna
172N
 Stone Aviation LLC
Sacramento, California
 Standard 2023-12-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N819KS Cessna
172R
 N819Ks LLC
Palm City, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N46265 Cessna
172I
 46265 LLC
Eustis, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5455T Cessna
172E
 Co-owned owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2023-12-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N64001 Cessna
172M
 Alpha One Aviation LLC
Corona, New York
 Standard 2023-12-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20159 Cessna
172M
 Western Edge Aviation LLC
Dickinson, North Dakota
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4323L Cessna
172G
 Co-owned owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5051R Cessna
172M
 Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7607T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
South Carolina
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8483L Cessna
172I
 Chickasha Wings INC
Chickasha, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N971TH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Sanders Aviation INC
Jasper, Alabama
 Standard 2023-12-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20637 Cessna
172M
 Dbj Aviation LLC
Venetia, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3861Q Cessna
172L
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4226L Cessna
172G
 Co-owned owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5162R Cessna
172M
 Ellis Harvey Airport INC
Guthrie, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5514R Cessna
172F
 Eaa Chapter 1606 INC
Monticello, Utah
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5846A Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6083J Cessna
172N
 B&R Aircraft LLC
Wadsworth, Ohio
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7907U Cessna
172F
 Co-owned owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1369F Cessna
172G
 Houdelife Aviation LLC
Bixby, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5266D Cessna
172N
 Colemanation Investments LLC
Naperville, Illinois
 Standard 2023-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5399K Cessna
172P
 Colemanation Investments LLC
Naperville, Illinois
 Standard 2023-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73190 Cessna
172M
 Flying J Enterprises LLC
San Antonio, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7791 Cessna
172N
 H2 Aviation LLC
Middlebury, Indiana
 Standard 2023-12-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1671Y Cessna
172C
 Co-owned owner
Minnesota
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4204L Cessna
172G
 Marquis Kim R
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5513R Cessna
172F
 Eagle Eye Flight Services LLC
Buffalo, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N567AA Cessna
172S
 Aoa Kissimmee INC
Kissimmee, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6644M Cessna
172L
 Sierra Lima Aviation LLC
Riverton, Utah
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6843X Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
Maine
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6979X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Tennessee
 Standard 2023-12-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N178CP Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Civil Air Patrol
Maxwell Afb, Alabama
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N185CP Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Civil Air Patrol
Maxwell Afb, Alabama
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6465B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
North Dakota
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6829X Cessna
172A
 Zeegers Jozef
Bellingham, Washington
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7295Q Cessna
172L
 Co-owned owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N853PA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Dk Skyhawk LLC
Fulshear, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12091 Cessna
172M
 K D Farms INC
Cosmos, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-12-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1250K Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N241NY Cessna
172H
 Colonial Aviation LLC
N Prince George, Virginia
 Standard 2023-12-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2466U Cessna
172D
 Co-owned owner
Nebraska
 Standard 2023-12-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1631E Cessna
172N
 Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N209HV Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Oregon
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N46119 Cessna
172I
 Parrish Aviation Flight Academy LLC
Southlake, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4981G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5652E Cessna
172N
 Cgumps LLC
Antioch, Tennessee
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N719LU Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Liberty University INC
Lynchburg, Virginia
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N720LU Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Liberty University INC
Lynchburg, Virginia
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733XZ Cessna
172N
 3650 Aircraft INC
Bakersfield, California
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N760LA Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Dna Flight LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
 Standard 2023-12-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N19899 Cessna
172M
 Fly7 LLC
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7596X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Minnesota
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79418 Cessna
172K
 Lee Steven W
Somerset, Kentucky
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8180L Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9685G Cessna
172N
 Altitude Asset Management LLC
Waukesha, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9693H Cessna
172M
 Clear Creek Aviation LLC
Buffalo, Wyoming
 Standard 2023-12-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1472P Cessna
172S
 Flight School of Texas LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N236TF Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2374U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Kansas
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N24756 Cessna
172S
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4511E Cessna
172N
 N2893E LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5020H Cessna
172M
 Co-owned owner
California
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N522SD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N645EP Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N647CR Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N652EP Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734BV Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73927 Cessna
172N
 Abcd Ventures LLC
Ada, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N84162 Cessna
172K
 Crosswind Aviation of Oklahoma LLC
Stillwater, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N901J Cessna
172K
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9810T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
New Hampshire
 Standard 2023-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20406 Cessna
172M
 Sp Airparts LLC
Moscow, Idaho
 Standard 2023-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61866 Cessna
172M
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2023-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6475D Cessna
172N
 Darcy Aviation LLC
Danbury, Connecticut
 Standard 2023-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8899B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N13327 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Indiana
 Standard 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1755F Cessna
172H
 Summit Aviation LLC
Belton, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2731U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
New York
 Multiple 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N277GT Cessna
172S
 Svetfur Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5809R Cessna
172G
 J L S Agency LLC
Starkville, Mississippi
 Standard 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6380D Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-12-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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