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.
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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172M | 3,577 | 1972 to 1976 | 17.3% |
| 172S | 3,142 | 1998 to 2026 | 15.2% |
| 172N | 3,138 | 1976 to 1980 | 15.2% |
| 172 | 1,806 | 1951 to 1965 | 8.7% |
| 172P | 1,110 | 1972 to 1988 | 5.4% |
| 172K | 1,026 | 1968 to 1981 | 5.0% |
| 172L | 858 | 1970 to 1973 | 4.2% |
| 172H | 780 | 1963 to 1967 | 3.8% |
| 172G | 722 | 1965 to 1967 | 3.5% |
| 172F | 717 | 1964 to 1973 | 3.5% |
| 172R | 683 | 1997 to 2020 | 3.3% |
| 172E | 617 | 1956 to 1967 | 3.0% |
| 172D | 471 | 1962 to 1963 | 2.3% |
| 172RG | 446 | 1973 to 1985 | 2.2% |
| 172A | 435 | 1956 to 1965 | 2.1% |
| 172B | 413 | 1960 to 1962 | 2.0% |
| 172C | 362 | 1941 to 1962 | 1.8% |
| 172I | 353 | 1967 to 1968 | 1.7% |
| 172Q | 13 | 1982 to 1984 | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 2,699 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
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 model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8085L | Cessna 172H |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N840KS | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Kansas State University Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N868SA | Cessna 172M |
S O W Aviation LLC Crystal River, Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46281 | Cessna 172I |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46719 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N514RB | Cessna 172M |
Osprey Holding Company LLC Foley, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5622R | Cessna 172F |
Kv Enterprises LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7607X | Cessna 172B |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8372X | Cessna 172C |
N8372X LLC Chelan, Washington |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9543H | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9978F | Cessna 172R |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13830 | Cessna 172M |
Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20865 | Cessna 172M |
Agasair LLC East Hampton, New York |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35340 | Cessna 172I |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6473D | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N796WW | Cessna 172S |
Crist Aviation Services LLC Woodland, California |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8718U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2084E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4190F | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5534E | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6307J | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N787WW | Cessna 172S |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8356U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9117B | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2022-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N173RG | Cessna 172RG |
Individual owner | Standard | 2022-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19882 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2022-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738ZE | Cessna 172N |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N988WU | Cessna 172R |
Bravo Whiskey Aviation LLC Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2022-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8061X | Cessna 172B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-10-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8319B | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-10-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79136 | Cessna 172K |
Standard | 2022-10-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N7918U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-10-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54452 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N592CP | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Civil Air Patrol Maxwell Afb, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N663CP | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Civil Air Patrol Maxwell Afb, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733DP | Cessna 172N |
Niemi Aviation LLC Glyndon, Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N758CP | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Civil Air Patrol Maxwell Afb, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7693G | Cessna 172L |
A J L M Partners LLC Hershey, Nebraska |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7807G | Cessna 172L |
Lake of the Woods Aviation LLC Baudette, Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8368X | Cessna 172C |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5393V | Cessna 172RG |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6413B | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6995X | Cessna 172B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737CZ | Cessna 172N |
Mt Vernon Airport Authority Mount Vernon, Illinois |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7737U | Cessna 172E |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79060 | Cessna 172K |
K&L Aviation LLC Prosper, Texas |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79147 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8105L | Cessna 172H |
Iowa Skyhawk LLC Charles City, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9376M | Cessna 172L |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9878G | Cessna 172L |
Royal Aviation Academy LLC Sarasota, Florida |
Standard | 2022-10-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4687L | Cessna 172G |
Kful INC Fullerton, California |
Standard | 2022-10-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64390 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2022-10-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5330T | Cessna 172E |
Milne Sales and Services LLC Lake Geneva, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N842KS | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Kansas State University Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N843KS | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Kansas State University Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1678F | Cessna 172H |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2022-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4325L | Cessna 172G |
J & F Aviation Adventure LLC North Fort Myers, Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N841KS | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Kansas State University Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N844KS | Textron Aviation Inc 172S |
Kansas State University Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7161G | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12923 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19861 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3833Q | Cessna 172L |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4432R | Cessna 172M |
Bend Aircraft Mechanics LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46462 | Cessna 172K |
Cook Aviation Services LLC Fargo, North Dakota |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N722AA | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9445D | Cessna 172RG |
Triple Fes LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2022-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N618VC | Cessna 172S |
Raevin Aviation LLC Bellmore, New York |
Standard | 2022-09-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64792 | Cessna 172P |
Air Sal Leasing INC Fort Myers, Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8052X | Cessna 172B |
Lafayette Aero Club INC West Lafayette, Indiana |
Standard | 2022-09-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6292E | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2022-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8121U | Cessna 172F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6106E | Cessna 172 |
Co-owned owner Virginia |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N62287 | Cessna 172P |
Glidewell Aviation INC Parkland, Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6261Q | Cessna 172H |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6399V | Cessna 172RG |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7459T | Cessna 172A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8807B | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2274P | Cessna 172M |
Avaero LLC Worthington, Ohio |
Standard | 2022-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3952Q | Cessna 172L |
Lloyds 172 LLC Moore, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7060Q | Cessna 172L |
Pilot In Command Academy INC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13494 | Cessna 172M |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2022-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2012E | Cessna 172N |
Airgo INC Centralia, Illinois |
Standard | 2022-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N600VV | Cessna 172M |
Mindy Limited LLC Muscatine, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6435D | Cessna 172N |
Marion Military Institute Marion, Alabama |
Standard | 2022-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2802U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2807E | Cessna 172N |
Mission One LLC Excelsior, Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46457 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5997R | Cessna 172G |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6119E | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8513B | Cessna 172 |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Standard | 2022-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N269FG | Cessna 172S |
Mustang Sally Aviation LLC Camden, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N850FG | Cessna 172S |
Mustang Sally Aviation LLC Camden, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N969FG | Cessna 172S |
Mustang Sally Aviation LLC Camden, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N447ER | Cessna 172S |
Silver Express DBA Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5799A | Cessna 172 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64061 | Cessna 172M |
Stark Glenn M Nampa, Idaho |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7261Q | Cessna 172L |
Schilling Aviation Services LLC Salina, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79268 | Cessna 172K |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N292ED | Cessna 172S |
L1 Aviation LLC Sparks, Nevada |
Standard | 2022-09-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |