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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.

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 (9,471), 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

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
172M3,5781972 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

01,6803,3595,0386,718194019501960197019801990200020108982020

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

05491,0981,6482,19720102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251,2042026

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, 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.?

20,670 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 · 3,138 172N (all versions)

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N738GM Cessna
172N
 Nesher Aviation II LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
 Standard 2025-02-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733WE Cessna
172N
 Airwaves Nsb LLC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2025-02-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5249D Cessna
172N
 Quicksilver Skycraft LLC
Langley, Washington
 Standard 2025-02-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N98DX Cessna
172N
 International Air Services INC Trustee
Carson City, Nevada
 Standard 2025-02-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7560D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2025-02-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N28WJ Cessna
172N
 Aerinova INC
Mattoon, Illinois
 Standard 2025-02-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2970E Cessna
172N
 Sparrowhawk Aviation
Manvel, Texas
 Standard 2025-02-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734KU Cessna
172N
 Northwest Wings LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
 Standard 2025-02-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733MG Cessna
172N
 Bend Aircraft Mechanics LLC
Bend, Oregon
 Standard 2025-02-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734XY Cessna
172N
 Bend Aircraft Mechanics LLC
Bend, Oregon
 Standard 2025-02-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739SC Cessna
172N
 Bahn Ha LLC
Denver, Colorado
 Standard 2025-02-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733WT Cessna
172N
 Anderson Aviation Services INC
Carlsbad, California
 Standard 2025-02-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3RW Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Massachusetts
 Standard 2025-02-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N665GA Cessna
172N
 Flight Club 502 INC
Louisville, Kentucky
 Standard 2025-02-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75871 Cessna
172N
 Blue Wing Flyer LLC
Marietta, Georgia
 Standard 2025-01-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N222BK Cessna
172N
 Deralex Airways LLC
Miami, Florida
 Standard 2025-01-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75591 Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Multiple 2025-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3206E Cessna
172N
 Morey Airplane Company INC
Middleton, Wisconsin
 Standard 2025-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3363E Cessna
172N
 Mcfly LLC
Casper, Wyoming
 Standard 2025-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739CD Cessna
172N
 Kcsi Aerial Patrol INC
Bakersfield, California
 Standard 2025-01-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3330E Cessna
172N
 Jarco Air LLC
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
 Standard 2025-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6384D Cessna
172N
 N2893E LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2025-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738PD Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Virginia
 Standard 2025-01-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8236G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Nebraska
 Standard 2025-01-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5346D Cessna
172N
 Boldflight LLC
Greenwood, Indiana
 Standard 2025-01-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4841D Cessna
172N
 Doorglobe INC
San Francisco, California
 Standard 2025-01-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739JE Cessna
172N
 Mountain South Aviation LLC
Telford, Tennessee
 Standard 2025-01-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N804BL Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2025-01-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739TT Cessna
172N
 Tongass Flyers LLC
Ward Cove, Alaska
 Standard 2025-01-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N756AW Cessna
172N
 Lincoln Skyways INC
Lincoln, California
 Standard 2025-01-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4969G Cessna
172N
 Sanford Aircraft LLC
Winter Springs, Florida
 Standard 2025-01-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8278E Cessna
172N
 Equinoxx Flight Systems LLC
Lawrenceville, Georgia
 Standard 2025-01-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N285JS Cessna
172N
 Flytruckeetahoe INC
Truckee, California
 Standard 2025-01-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4893G Cessna
172N
 Boldflight LLC
Greenwood, Indiana
 Standard 2025-01-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4867D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2025-01-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738BE Cessna
172N
 Seraphim Aviation LLC
Gretna, Nebraska
 Standard 2024-12-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172PK Cessna
172N
 Kcsi Aerial Patrol INC
Bakersfield, California
 Standard 2024-12-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N812CP Cessna
172N
 High Wing Air Services LLC
Merritt Island, Florida
 Standard 2024-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734BU Cessna
172N
 Airplanes And Attitude LLC
Mckinney, Texas
 Standard 2024-11-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172MR Cessna
172N
 Gorge Winds Aviation INC
Fairview, Oregon
 Standard 2024-11-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73732 Cessna
172N
 Midway Capital Aviation INC
Orlando, Florida
 Standard 2024-11-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738LM Cessna
172N
 Black Bear Aviation LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
 Standard 2024-11-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737ZN Cessna
172N
 Equinoxx Flight Systems LLC
Lawrenceville, Georgia
 Standard 2024-11-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738SR Cessna
172N
 Rise Aviation LLC
Auburn, Alabama
 Standard 2024-11-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5222J Cessna
172N
 Flywyo LLC
Kalispell, Montana
 Standard 2024-11-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734NK Cessna
172N
 Blue Sky Aviation LLC
El Cajon, California
 Standard 2024-11-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4851G Cessna
172N
 Eye Candy Aviation LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
 Standard 2024-11-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N23GD Cessna
172N
 Phoenix Composite Solutions LLC
Oscoda, Michigan
 Standard 2024-11-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5091E Cessna
172N
 American Asset Leasing LLC
Aurora, Oregon
 Standard 2024-11-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N269BJ Cessna
172N
 N2893E LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2024-11-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5167E Cessna
172N
 Jkg LLC
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
 Standard 2024-11-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5331D Cessna
172N
 Purdue Aviation LLC
West Lafayette, Indiana
 Standard 2024-11-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2720E Cessna
172N
 American Patrols INC
Midland, Texas
 Standard 2024-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733PD Cessna
172N
 Three Tree Aviation LLC
Natchez, Mississippi
 Standard 2024-10-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2350E Cessna
172N
 Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, Florida
 Standard 2024-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6263G Cessna
172N
 Perfect Aircraft LLC
Ocala, Florida
 Standard 2024-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N636CX Cessna
172N
 Newton Property Leasing LLC
Greene, Iowa
 Standard 2024-10-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739HX Cessna
172N
 739Hx LLC
Jackson, Michigan
 Standard 2024-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737TF Cessna
172N
 Thrifty Comercio INC
Austin, Texas
 Standard 2024-10-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2229E Cessna
172N
 Six Pack Aviation LLC
Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2024-10-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4953G Cessna
172N
 Mcfly LLC
Casper, Wyoming
 Standard 2024-10-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75974 Cessna
172N
 733Et LLC
Columbus, Ohio
 Standard 2024-10-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9321E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Puerto Rico
 Standard 2024-10-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5623G Cessna
172N
 Morris Hancock Flying Club
Morris, Minnesota
 Standard 2024-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734RD Cessna
172N
 R&R Aero Services LLC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
 Standard 2024-10-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N492WP Cessna
172N
 Angel Aviation INC
Peoria, Arizona
 Standard 2024-10-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737DE Cessna
172N
 Sky Creation INC
Torrance, California
 Standard 2024-10-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8292E Cessna
172N
 P&N CORP
Marion, Iowa
 Standard 2024-10-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N85JA Cessna
172N
 Frequency Change Aviation Services INC
Nashville, Tennessee
 Standard 2024-10-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733TQ Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Idaho
 Standard 2024-10-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733FP Cessna
172N
 Sorbi Aviation INC
El Cajon, California
 Standard 2024-10-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733UC Cessna
172N
 Sorbi Aviation INC
El Cajon, California
 Standard 2024-10-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7367E Cessna
172N
 Gregg Flying Service INC
Durango, Colorado
 Standard 2024-10-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5182E Cessna
172N
 Withheld at owner's request
 Standard 2024-10-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6231E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Minnesota
 Standard 2024-10-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738YP Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2024-10-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7607F Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2024-10-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N196AR Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2024-10-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N616SK Cessna
172N
 Superior Flying Services LLC
Superior, Wisconsin
 Standard 2024-10-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734MW Cessna
172N
 Flying Holm LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
 Standard 2024-09-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734BX Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2024-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4978G Cessna
172N
 Jin Jin Aviation LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2024-09-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4975G Cessna
172N
 Bermuda Dunes Flight Training LLC
Palm Desert, California
 Standard 2024-09-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5128D Cessna
172N
 Kingsky Flight Academy LLC
Lakeland, Florida
 Standard 2024-09-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4854G Cessna
172N
 Milwaukee Aero LLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 Standard 2024-09-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5619E Cessna
172N
 Liberty Flying Service LLC
Castroville, Texas
 Standard 2024-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733GQ Cessna
172N
 Marc Aircraft Holding LLC
Soldotna, Alaska
 Standard 2024-09-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3207E Cessna
172N
 Armstrong Aviation LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
 Standard 2024-09-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6591E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2024-09-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1957F Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2024-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N672FC Cessna
172N
 Blackhawk Holding CORP
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2024-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739XW Cessna
172N
 Whole Life Wellness Center
Alpine, Texas
 Standard 2024-09-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6245D Cessna
172N
 Jeffery & Weiss Holdings LLC
Long Beach, California
 Standard 2024-09-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1720Z Cessna
172N
 Bend Aircraft Mechanics LLC
Bend, Oregon
 Standard 2024-09-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1291F Cessna
172N
 Withheld at owner's request
 Standard 2024-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6553D Cessna
172N
 Llv Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2024-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734GE Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Colorado
 Standard 2024-08-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N656DM Cessna
172N
 Kingsky Flight Academy LLC
Lakeland, Florida
 Standard 2024-08-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739QV Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Missouri
 Standard 2024-08-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4876F Cessna
172N
 Costa Air Service LLC
Painted Post, New York
 Standard 2024-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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