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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
N7811X Cessna
172B
 Mach 3 LLC
Enid, Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-07-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5690T Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2023-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8434U Cessna
172F
 Jwa Flight School LLC
Bolingbrook, Illinois
 Standard 2023-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N107AL Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Aero Tech Services INC
Lititz, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734GR Cessna
172N
 N734Gr LLC
Grand Prairie, Texas
 Restricted 2023-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8724B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Indiana
 Standard 2023-07-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N118PC Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N64SS Cessna
172M
 Co-owned owner
Nevada
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N702VP Cessna
172E
 Caribbean Air Partners LLC
Winter Garden, Florida
 None on file 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7042G Cessna
172K
 7042G LLC
Shingle Springs, California
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7088G Cessna
172K
 Sardeis LLC
River Hills, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75727 Cessna
172S
 Silverhawk Aviation Academy Oregon LLC
Ontario, Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7662T Cessna
172A
 Co-owned owner
South Carolina
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N821ST Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
 Standard 2023-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1315E Cessna
172N
 Tada Aero LLC
Worthington, Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N22752 Cessna
172M
 Flying Tigers Flight School LTD
Houston, Texas
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5225D Cessna
172N
 Mustang Sally Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5378D Cessna
172N
 Mustang Sally Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7240A Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N72662 Cessna
172R
 Jwa Flight School LLC
Bolingbrook, Illinois
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733HS Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7477X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Virginia
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N78385 Cessna
172K
 Amf Aviation LLC
Dallas, Georgia
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N816RD Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Hoffman Aeronautics LLC
Sedalia, Colorado
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8410X Cessna
172C
 Fondy Investments LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8422L Cessna
172I
 Co-owned owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N91PF Cessna
172S
 Skyline Solutions INC
Deland, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N937DR Cessna
172R
 Co-owned owner
Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2083Y Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172KG Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2887L Cessna
172H
 Co-owned owner
Massachusetts
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3271L Cessna
172H
 Co-owned owner
Washington
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3869Q Cessna
172L
 New Garden Township
Landenberg, Pennsylvania
 Restricted 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3998L Cessna
172G
 Kansas Copters & Wings INC
Augusta, Kansas
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4144F Cessna
172
 Individual owner
South Dakota
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N426HL Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7556G Cessna
172L
 Co-owned owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-07-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12546 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6512K Cessna
172P
 Loomis Aviation LLC
Columbus, Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7636T Cessna
172A
 N7636T LLC
Farmdale, Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3773R Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5815R Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Montana
 Standard 2023-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N902FA Cessna
172N
 Vero Technical Support INC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N24144 Cessna
172S
 Edb Air INC
Wilsonville, Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3551S Cessna
172E
 Co-owned owner
Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N450ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N463PW Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Individual owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6545H Cessna
172M
 American Patrols INC
Midland, Texas
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75605 Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
California
 Multiple 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7780G Cessna
172L
 Aero Quest LLC DBA
Olive Branch, Mississippi
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N811ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N838ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8715B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N902ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N905ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N908ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N909ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N941ER Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC
Daytona Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12867 Cessna
172M
 Palm Grove Development INC
Gray, Georgia
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N13943 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Washington
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172MF Cessna
172K
 Rhody Skyhawk Flying Club LLC
Middletown, Delaware
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N23EF Cessna
172S
 Rapid Flyers LLC
Zionsville, Indiana
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2787U Cessna
172D
 Individual owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6429B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N64527 Cessna
172M
 Aspire Aviation LLC
Farmingdale, New York
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7320T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
New York
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7550G Cessna
172L
 7550G LLC
Birmingham, Michigan
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N761LA Cessna
172M
 Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, Iowa
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8184G Cessna
172N
 Aspire Aviation LLC
Farmingdale, New York
 Multiple 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9917Q Cessna
172M
 Still Flying LLC
Gibsland, Louisiana
 Standard 2023-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12635 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21648 Cessna
172M
 Fox Victor Aviation LLC
Newnan, Georgia
 Standard 2023-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3890R Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Ohio
 Standard 2023-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3CL Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N918PM Cessna
172RG
 Individual owner
New York
 Standard 2023-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7047T Cessna
172
 Petersen Derrick D
Sibley, Iowa
 Standard 2023-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N19369 Cessna
172S
 Aci Aviation LLC
Costa Mesa, California
 Standard 2023-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2531L Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N747VH Cessna
172M
 American Patrols INC
Midland, Texas
 Standard 2023-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8411U Cessna
172F
 Neu Aviation LLC
Benton, Louisiana
 Standard 2023-07-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N19866 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Massachusetts
 Standard 2023-07-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733WY Cessna
172N
 Flys and Floats C172 LLC
Panama City Beach, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7926B Cessna
172
 Russellaire LLC
Holt, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N100KH Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1659Y Cessna
172C
 Co-owned owner
Missouri
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N333LS Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N52432 Cessna
172P
 Aftcloud INC
Ontario, California
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5636A Cessna
172
 Fine Aviation LLC
Jefferson, Oregon
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5720E Cessna
172N
 Install Pro Construction LLC
Henderson, Nevada
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7215Q Cessna
172L
 Rhynette Airways LLC
Key Largo, Florida
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8980V Cessna
172M
 Sweitz-Air INC
Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1391U Cessna
172M
 Arctic Winds INC
King Salmon, Alaska
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N28RJ Cessna
172RG
 Individual owner
New Jersey
 None on file 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2975U Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N362LU Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N65003 Cessna
172P
 Major Air LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7801X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Kansas
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8958V Cessna
172M
 Hyldburg Aviation INC
Plymouth, Massachusetts
 Standard 2023-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1181M Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1234S Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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