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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
N507DM Cessna
172S
 Christiansen Aviation LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7338F Cessna
172N
 Kyle Aviation Services LLC
North Charleston, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79905 Cessna
172K
 Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC
Denton, Texas
 Standard 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8151X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Utah
 Multiple 2023-03-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172HT Cessna
172I
 Auto Outlet of Irvington LLC
Irvington, New Jersey
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20133 Cessna
172M
 Creative Strategies INC
Proctorville, Ohio
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2723E Cessna
172N
 Marshals Technology LLC
Martinez, Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4659G Cessna
172N
 4659G LLC
Wheeling, Illinois
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N483RJ Cessna
172H
 Co-owned owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N64217 Cessna
172M
 Simplifly LLC
Mesa, Arizona
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7065T Cessna
172
Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N71755 Cessna
172R
 Jet Air INC
Iowa City, Iowa
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73433 Cessna
172M
 Salvation Neighborhood Development CORP
Riverside, California
 Standard 2023-03-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N490NW Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Galvin Flight Services Hawaii LLC
Honolulu, Hawaii
 Standard 2023-03-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N123GJ Cessna
172N
 Aftcloud INC
Ontario, California
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N35669 Cessna
172I
 Selkirk Seaplanes LLC
Hayden, Idaho
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3584S Cessna
172E
 Paul Aviation LLC
Wasco, California
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5227E Cessna
172N
 Ace of Spades Aviation LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N55144 Cessna
172P
 Bell Air LLC
Las Cruces, New Mexico
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7296Q Cessna
172L
 Rich Aviation Services LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73365 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Kansas
 Standard 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7675X Cessna
172B
 Individual owner
Arkansas
 Multiple 2023-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4400R Cessna
172M
 Bophades LLC
Fort Pierce, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5867R Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Kentucky
 Standard 2023-03-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738LG Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8194U Cessna
172F
 Co-owned owner
Oklahoma
 Standard 2023-03-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N442HB Cessna
172M
 Airborne LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6318E Cessna
172
 Individual owner
California
 Standard 2023-03-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6869A Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7998G Cessna
172L
 Individual owner
Michigan
 Standard 2023-03-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8757U Cessna
172F
 Lewis County Flying Club
Lewistown, Missouri
 Standard 2023-03-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N101RK Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Louisiana
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12776 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20504 Cessna
172M
 Yoanna Flight School INC
Fort Myers, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-15 Reports overdueFAA registration status code N: Non-citizen corporation that has not returned its flight-hour reports. All codes
N22803 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Pilot Training LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N22807 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Pilot Training LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N22808 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Pilot Training LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2829L Cessna
172H
 Geaux Fly LLC
Bossier City, Louisiana
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N41AM Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N555GW Cessna
172E
 Individual owner
New Jersey
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6296E Cessna
172
 Klad-Air LLC
Catlett, Virginia
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7127A Cessna
172
 Co-owned owner
Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N722SA Cessna
172R
 Elmendorf Afb
Elmendorf Afb, Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N733JM Cessna
172N
 Thunderbird Aviation LLC
Littleton, Colorado
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7598T Cessna
172A
 Co-owned owner
Arizona
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9968V Cessna
172M
 Cynthiana Flying Group CORP
Cynthiana, Kentucky
 Standard 2023-03-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4810G Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5107H Cessna
172M
 Flyit LLC
Camas, Washington
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N769FG Cessna
172S
 Mustang Sally Aviation LLC
Camden, South Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8145X Cessna
172B
 East Carolina Aviation LLC
Camden, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8303B Cessna
172
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N963JA Cessna
172S
 Deland Aviation LLC
Deland, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1379U Cessna
172M
 High Flight Academy LLC
Allison Park, Pennsylvania
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3616S Cessna
172E
 Artisan Outreach LLC
Dunnellon, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3739R Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N456CB Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
Texas
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4789E Cessna
172N
 Phil Weber Investments LLC
San Diego, California
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5352U Cessna
172S
 Little Dog Aviation LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7275A Cessna
172
 Co-owned owner
Michigan
 Standard 2023-03-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N474SP Cessna
172S
 Jads Aviation LLC
Rowlett, Texas
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N738EG Cessna
172N
 Jeff Air Pilot Services LLC
Shelbyville, Indiana
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739UB Cessna
172N
 Flying H LLC
Lake Placid, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8204U Cessna
172F
 Co-owned owner
California
 Standard 2023-03-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3728F Cessna
172H
 316 Aviation LLC
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5027R Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Puerto Rico
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N514MT Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Trede 2020 C172 LLC
Aurora, Oregon
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5455R Cessna
172F
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61671 Cessna
172M
 Charlotte Flyers INC
Fort Myers, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7562T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
New York
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7637X Cessna
172B
 Reddy Investments LLC
Contoocook, New Hampshire
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N80554 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8136U Cessna
172F
 Moors Thomas G
Wentzville, Missouri
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8835Z Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1213F Cessna
172N
 Flight Answers LLC
Miami Lakes, Florida
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1232U Cessna
172M
 Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals INC
Westchester, Illinois
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N13469 Cessna
172M
 Angels Over Atlanta INC
Fayetteville, Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1432F Cessna
172H
 Individual owner
Florida
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2458U Cessna
172D
 Co-owned owner
Indiana
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N331CH Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Ch Wings LLC
Arvada, Colorado
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4199L Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N50975 Cessna
172P
 N50975 LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N73330 Cessna
172M
 Individual owner
Alabama
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N739ET Cessna
172N
 2035 Holdings LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N744M Cessna
172N
 Individual owner
North Carolina
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N78640 Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N789PF Cessna
172S
 Sherman Aviation LLC
Fairfield, New Jersey
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N97921 Cessna
172P
 Flywell Aviation LLC
Bowling Green, Kentucky
 Standard 2023-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1352U Cessna
172M
 N19630 LLC
Fort Collins, Colorado
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N169ME Cessna
172S
 Cc Aviation INC
Tracy, California
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172RF Cessna
172P
 Individual owner
New Mexico
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2139U Cessna
172S
 Just Plane Stuff INC
Jackson, Mississippi
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N529ER Cessna
172S
 Ps N529Er LLC
Green Bay, Wisconsin
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5944R Cessna
172G
 Individual owner
Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6412B Cessna
172
 Flight Expo INC
Princeton, Minnesota
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N662SP Cessna
172S
 Cessna N662Sp LLC
Duluth, Georgia
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7226G Cessna
172K
 Individual owner
New Jersey
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7331T Cessna
172A
 Individual owner
Kansas
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7736X Cessna
172B
 Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC
Palmer, Alaska
 Standard 2023-03-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1396Y Cessna
172C
 Individual owner
Arkansas
 Standard 2023-03-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N22801 Textron Aviation Inc
172S
 Career Pilot Training LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
 Standard 2023-03-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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