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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
N4856G Cessna
172N
 Natchez Flight Training LLC
Natchez, Mississippi
 Standard 2024-08-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737LZ Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
New Hampshire
 Standard 2024-08-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737HJ Cessna
172N
 Personal Aviation INC
Poway, California
 Standard 2024-08-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4726G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Ohio
 Standard 2024-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733AN Cessna
172N
 Atlas Epigrin Aviation LLC
Austin, Texas
 Standard 2024-08-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734GY Cessna
172N
 Fisher Global LLC
Conway, Arkansas
 Restricted 2024-08-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739ZC Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Colorado
 Standard 2024-08-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738DF Cessna
172N
 N738Df LLC
Greenville, South Carolina
 Restricted 2024-08-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N174HA Cessna
172N
 Klin Trin Collectibles LLC
Downers Grove, Illinois
 Standard 2024-08-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734ED Cessna
172N
 Scapegoat Aviation LLC
Choteau, Montana
 Standard 2024-08-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1717E Cessna
172N
 N2893E LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2024-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N810SU Cessna
172N
 Apm Leasing LLC
Casper, Wyoming
 Standard 2024-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N252ER Cessna
172N
 Beaurayne Holdings LLC
Prairieville, Louisiana
 Standard 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N618MN Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737WX Cessna
172N
 Whorton Aviation LLC
Winder, Georgia
 Standard 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733ML Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
New York
 Standard 2024-08-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737RP Cessna
172N
 Elevated Aviation LLC
North Charleston, South Carolina
 Standard 2024-08-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738QB Cessna
172N
 Red Baron LLC
Middletown, Delaware
 Standard 2024-08-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6571D Cessna
172N
 Blazing Sun Aviation LLC
Encinitas, California
 Standard 2024-08-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733GV Cessna
172N
 Riya Aviation LLC
Tracy, California
 Standard 2024-08-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5426J Cessna
172N
 Media Stew LLC
Carson City, Nevada
 Restricted 2024-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734GA Cessna
172N
 N734Ga LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2024-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5158E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2024-08-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75909 Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2024-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1602B Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
California
 Standard 2024-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8085E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Virginia
 Standard 2024-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5640E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2024-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733NP Cessna
172N
 N733Np LLC
Port Orange, Florida
 Standard 2024-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734EQ Cessna
172N
 Aero-Sphere INC
Longmont, Colorado
 Standard 2024-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2737J Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Illinois
 Standard 2024-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1373E Cessna
172N
 Eagle Aviation LLC
Spearfish, South Dakota
 Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172MX Cessna
172N
 Dmac Aircraft LLC
Savannah, Georgia
 Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734RF Cessna
172N
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2994E Cessna
172N
 Skyventure Aviation LLC
Battle Creek, Michigan
 Multiple 2024-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73929 Cessna
172N
 Jprg Aviation INC
Orlando, Florida
 Standard 2024-07-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6573D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Alabama
 Standard 2024-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75565 Cessna
172N
 Flight 915 LLC
El Paso, Texas
 Standard 2024-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75721 Cessna
172N
 Propell Air LLC
Deridder, Louisiana
 Restricted 2024-07-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3003E Cessna
172N
 Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum
Detroit, Michigan
 Standard 2024-07-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N117JB Cessna
172N
 Generations Flying Club LLC
Washington, Missouri
 Standard 2024-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734RE Cessna
172N
 Interspace Systems LLC
San Diego, California
 Standard 2024-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3171E Cessna
172N
 Jprg Aviation INC
Orlando, Florida
 Standard 2024-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733JP Cessna
172N
 Marc Aircraft Holding LLC
Soldotna, Alaska
 Standard 2024-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1978N Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Montana
 Standard 2024-07-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5832J Cessna
172N
 Aerial Advertising Services
Livermore, California
 Multiple 2024-07-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737GC Cessna
172N
 Diamond Aircraft Sales Of Kentucky LLC
Henderson, Kentucky
 Standard 2024-07-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N246SP Cessna
172N
 Wingsleasing LLC
Wichita, Kansas
 Standard 2024-07-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N422B Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2024-07-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75801 Cessna
172N
 Hartland Aviation LLC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
 Standard 2024-07-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5183E Cessna
172N
 Nashville Flight School LLC
Nashville, Tennessee
 None on file 2024-06-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5089J Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Colorado
 Standard 2024-06-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737FH Cessna
172N
 Eagle Simulator LLC
Lake Oswego, Oregon
 Standard 2024-06-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734BZ Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2024-06-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8126E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Arkansas
 Standard 2024-06-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733CE Cessna
172N
 N2893E LLC
Reno, Nevada
 Standard 2024-06-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73785 Cessna
172N
 Sierra Sky Aviation LLC
Whitefish, Montana
 Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738LH Cessna
172N
 Lh Enterprise LLC
Eads, Tennessee
 Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739DW Cessna
172N
 Kayo Air Service INC
Harlingen, Texas
 Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N936AZ Cessna
172N
 N936Az LLC
Miami, Florida
 Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N938AZ Cessna
172N
 N938Az LLC
Miami, Florida
 Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5909E Cessna
172N
 Owens Flight Training LLC
Lafayette, Louisiana
 Standard 2024-06-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734PF Cessna
172N
 Whiskey Sierra Enterprises LLC
Amarillo, Texas
 Standard 2024-06-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73753 Cessna
172N
 Stick And Rudder Club INC
Waukegan, Illinois
 Standard 2024-06-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4949G Cessna
172N
 Falcon Aviation LLC
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
 Standard 2024-06-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N44CU Cessna
172N
 Airstar Aviation LLC
Manawa, Wisconsin
 Standard 2024-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5292D Cessna
172N
 Aftcloud INC
Ontario, California
 Standard 2024-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6261D Cessna
172N
 N6261D LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2024-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734YB Cessna
172N
 Hrbk LLC
Grandview, Indiana
 Standard 2024-06-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5455J Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Kansas
 Standard 2024-06-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733KK Cessna
172N
 Bend Aircraft Mechanics LLC
Bend, Oregon
 Standard 2024-06-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737WQ Cessna
172N
 Hinote Holdings LLC
Saint Charles, Missouri
 Standard 2024-06-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2744J Cessna
172N
 Ovation Cwa LLC
Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
 Standard 2024-05-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733LY Cessna
172N
 Long Island Aviators LLC
Seaford, New York
 Standard 2024-05-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734MN Cessna
172N
 Skynick Enterprises INC
Tarzana, California
 Standard 2024-05-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5348D Cessna
172N
 Swaz Aviation LLC
Mesa, Arizona
 Standard 2024-05-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733JH Cessna
172N
 Riverside Flight Academy INC
Riverside, California
 Standard 2024-05-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739YR Cessna
172N
 F&O Flight LLC
Calhoun, Georgia
 Multiple 2024-05-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3211E Cessna
172N
 Apm Leasing LLC
Casper, Wyoming
 Standard 2024-05-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5041E Cessna
172N
 Apm Leasing LLC
Casper, Wyoming
 None on file 2024-05-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5520D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Washington
 Standard 2024-05-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733TE Cessna
172N
 Redtail Partners LLC
Moab, Utah
 Standard 2024-05-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737LK Cessna
172N
 Total Flight Aircraft Leasing LLC
Apex, North Carolina
 Standard 2024-05-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739EK Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Wyoming
 Standard 2024-05-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172DB Cessna
172N
 K&T Aviation LLC
Milton, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2024-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739GX Cessna
172N
 Music City Air LLC
Rogersville, Alabama
 Standard 2024-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8356E Cessna
172N
 Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Albuquerque, New Mexico
 Standard 2024-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738ME Cessna
172N
 N738Me LLC
Miami, Florida
 Standard 2024-05-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6606D Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2024-05-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5227D Cessna
172N
 Tahoe Arrows LLC
South Lake Tahoe, California
 Standard 2024-05-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733HN Cessna
172N
 Ariaprima LLC
Port Orange, Florida
 Standard 2024-05-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739NL Cessna
172N
 Tucker Construction LLC
Red Bank, Tennessee
 Standard 2024-05-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N737YQ Cessna
172N
 Tec Aviation INC
Pasco, Washington
 Standard 2024-05-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N52168 Cessna
172N
 Jin Jin Aviation LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2024-05-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N734UL Cessna
172N
 734Ul LLC
Blaine, Minnesota
 Standard 2024-05-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738WN Cessna
172N
 Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2024-04-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9914E Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2024-04-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733BG Cessna
172N
 Aviator Air Flight School LLC
Grand Prairie, Texas
 Standard 2024-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739WF Cessna
172N
 Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Pensacola, Florida
 Standard 2024-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1534E Cessna
172N
 Co-owned owner
Utah
 Standard 2024-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5880E Cessna
172N
 Nashville Skyscrapers LLC
Old Hickory, Tennessee
 Standard 2024-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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