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.
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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172M | 3,578 | 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
Valid20,348 (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, OF · 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 · 471 172D (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2434U | Cessna 172D |
Skyhawk N2434U LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2026-09-23 | Valid |
| N2516U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2026-09-20 | Valid |
| N2401Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2026-09-02 | Valid |
| N2587U | Cessna 172D |
Et Flight LLC Cedar Park, Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-28 | Valid |
| N2693U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2026-08-28 | Valid |
| N961LC | Cessna 172D |
Sanpete Aviation LLC Nephi, Utah |
Standard | 2026-08-23 | Valid |
| N2310U | Cessna 172D |
Tec Aviation LLC Euclid, Ohio |
Standard | 2026-08-12 | Valid |
| N2569U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2026-07-26 | Valid |
| N8534X | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Nevada |
Multiple | 2026-07-14 | Valid |
| N2464U | Cessna 172D |
Fly By Faith LLC Laurel Springs, North Carolina |
Standard | 2026-07-03 | Valid |
| N2890U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2026-06-28 | Valid |
| N2356U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2026-06-10 | Valid |
| N356CD | Cessna 172D |
Katabatic Engineering LLC Auke Bay, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-29 | Valid |
| N2429U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2026-05-27 | Valid |
| N2734U | Cessna 172D |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2026-05-16 | Valid |
| N2147Y | Cessna 172D |
East Carolina Aviation LLC Camden, North Carolina |
Standard | 2026-04-08 | Valid |
| N2121Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2026-04-01 | Valid |
| N2810U | Cessna 172D |
N2810U LLC Delray Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2026-03-31 | Valid |
| N2817U | Cessna 172D |
Aero Ventures INC Yukon, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2026-03-26 | Valid |
| N2373U | Cessna 172D |
Beeline Aviation LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2026-03-04 | Valid |
| N2799U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2026-02-24 | Valid |
| N2506Y | Cessna 172D |
Touching Clouds LLC Bridgeview, Illinois |
Standard | 2026-02-09 | Valid |
| N2726U | Cessna 172D |
Sampan Aviation LLC Greenville, Texas |
Standard | 2026-02-08 | Valid |
| N172VY | Cessna 172D |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-06 | Valid |
| N2917U | Cessna 172D |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation West Columbia, South Carolina |
Standard | 2026-01-19 | Valid |
| N2579U | Cessna 172D |
Hann Aviation LLC Yuma, Arizona |
Standard | 2026-01-07 | Valid |
| N2956U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2026-01-04 | Valid |
| N2469Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-12-09 | Valid |
| N2523Y | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2025-12-05 | Valid |
| N2757U | Cessna 172D |
Ut Lightsport One LLC Uintah, Utah |
Standard | 2025-12-04 | Valid |
| N2368U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2025-11-14 | Valid |
| N2508Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2025-11-14 | Valid |
| N2885U | Cessna 172D |
Eda4 LLC Cresson, Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-24 | Valid |
| N2634U | Cessna 172D |
Coolaire LLC Boerne, Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-09 | Valid |
| N2428Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2025-10-08 | Valid |
| N2800U | Cessna 172D |
FAA LLC Big Lake, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-10-08 | Valid |
| N2047Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-10-05 | Valid |
| N2230W | Cessna 172D |
Jac & Phill CORP San Ysidro, California |
Standard | 2025-09-28 | Valid |
| N2507Y | Cessna 172D |
Gap Mountain Development LLC Jaffrey, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2025-09-25 | Valid |
| N2690U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Standard | 2025-09-15 | Valid |
| N2120Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-09-13 | Valid |
| N2476U | Cessna 172D |
Five States Holdings LLC Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2025-09-11 | Valid |
| N2TP | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2025-09-09 | Valid |
| N2604U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-09-02 | Valid |
| N2439U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2025-08-28 | Valid |
| N2107Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-08-16 | Valid |
| N2447U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-08-14 | Valid |
| N2939U | Cessna 172D |
S & S Aviation CO Ball Ground, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-08-06 | Valid |
| N2901U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-07-29 | Valid |
| N2474U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-07-24 | Valid |
| N2856U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-24 | Valid |
| N2471Y | Cessna 172D |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-07-01 | Valid |
| N237DT | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-06-13 | Valid |
| N2461Y | Cessna 172D |
Ibx Living LLC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-06-10 | Valid |
| N2675U | Cessna 172D |
Av Hawk Aviation LLC Montclair, New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-05-07 | Valid |
| N2488U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-04-28 | Valid |
| N2372U | Cessna 172D |
Sky View Aviation LLC Lenoir, North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-04-09 | Valid |
| N2414Y | Cessna 172D |
High Flight LLC Casey, Illinois |
Standard | 2025-04-03 | Valid |
| N2923U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-04-03 | Valid |
| N2673U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | Valid |
| N2886U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-12 | Valid |
| N2447Y | Cessna 172D |
Neu Aviation LLC Benton, Louisiana |
Standard | 2025-03-08 | Valid |
| N2745U | Cessna 172D |
Midfield Aviation LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | 2025-03-08 | Valid |
| N2681U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-03-07 | Valid |
| N2854U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-02-19 | Valid |
| N2369U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-02-16 | Valid |
| N2459U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-02-11 | Valid |
| N2108Y | Cessna 172D |
Northwest Wings LLC Hillsboro, Oregon |
Standard | 2025-02-06 | Valid |
| N2509Y | Cessna 172D |
Agha-Khan Sikander B Carolina Shores, North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-01-15 | Valid |
| N2532Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-01-14 | Valid |
| N159AE | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-01-08 | Valid |
| N2539Y | Cessna 172D |
Oly LLC Onida, South Dakota |
Standard | 2025-01-08 | Valid |
| N2430U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-12-26 | Valid |
| N2557U | Cessna 172D |
Wings Of Hope Chesterfield, Missouri |
Standard | 2024-12-23 | Valid |
| N2514Y | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2024-12-09 | Valid |
| N2522W | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2024-11-25 | Valid |
| N2593U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-11-15 | Valid |
| N99EB | Cessna 172D |
Air Wings Enterprise LLC Roca, Nebraska |
Standard | 2024-11-06 | Valid |
| N2109Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2024-11-02 | Valid |
| N2487Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-10-29 | Valid |
| N2098Y | Cessna 172D |
Level Altitude LLC Seward, Nebraska |
Standard | 2024-10-24 | Valid |
| N2871U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2024-10-10 | Valid |
| N2883U | Cessna 172D |
Paul Aviation LLC Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan |
Standard | 2024-09-30 | Valid |
| N2724U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2024-09-07 | Valid |
| N2595U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2024-08-28 | Valid |
| N2440U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2024-08-25 | Valid |
| N2943U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-08-22 | Valid |
| N2960U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-08-03 | Valid |
| N2760U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2024-07-26 | Valid |
| N2479Y | Cessna 172D |
Dmac Aircraft LLC Savannah, Georgia |
Standard | 2024-07-20 | Valid |
| N2558U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Texas |
Restricted | 2024-07-06 | Valid |
| N2386U | Cessna 172D |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-06-28 | Valid |
| N2706U | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-06-17 | Valid |
| N2534Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2024-05-30 | Valid |
| N2158Y | Cessna 172D |
N2158Y LLC Pottsboro, Texas |
Standard | 2024-05-27 | Valid |
| N2160Y | Cessna 172D |
Ocala Aviation Services INC Ocala, Florida |
Standard | 2024-05-15 | Valid |
| N2133Y | Cessna 172D |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2024-05-04 | Valid |
| N2196Y | Cessna 172D |
Koelbl Aviation LLC Whitesboro, Texas |
Standard | 2024-04-28 | Valid |
| N2495U | Cessna 172D |
Koelbl Aviation LLC Whitesboro, Texas |
Standard | 2024-04-28 | Valid |
| N2486Y | Cessna 172D |
Carfinder LLC Huntington Station, New York |
Standard | 2024-04-16 | Valid |
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