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 · 6,881 cases since 1982, 1,008 fatal
2026-08-24CEN26LA301 · 172M N9254H · accident near Frankston, TX · serious injuries
2026-08-21WPR26LA310 · 172P N5384K · accident near Gulfport, MS · no injuries
2026-08-18ANC26LA088 · 172L N3866Q · accident near Micanopy, FL · no injuries
2026-08-16WPR26LA303 · 172L N7526G · accident near Upland, CA · no injuries
2026-08-09ERA26LA297 · 172N N6175G · accident near Morgantown, WV · no injuries
2026-08-07WPR26FA294 · 172S N1842E · accident near Provo, UT · 1 killed
2026-08-05ANC26LA087 · 172P N62195 · accident near Inalåhan, GU · minor injuries
2026-08-04GAA26WA277 · 172L CFBZQ · accident near Chilliwack, OF · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 6,881 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 · 1,110 172P (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62590 | Cessna 172P |
N62590 LLC Wye Mills, Maryland |
Standard | 2026-09-28 | Valid |
| N64814 | Cessna 172P |
Propel Air LLC Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2026-09-23 | Valid |
| N53541 | Cessna 172P |
Ps N53541 LLC Green Bay, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2026-09-01 | Valid |
| N64834 | Cessna 172P |
Golden Mahalo LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-09-01 | Valid |
| N99750 | Cessna 172P |
Kool Wings Leasing LLC Indianapolis, Indiana |
Standard | 2026-08-29 | Valid |
| N97779 | Cessna 172P |
Kool Wings Leasing LLC Indianapolis, Indiana |
Standard | 2026-08-28 | Valid |
| N98186 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-08-28 | Valid |
| N98584 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Hawaii |
Restricted | 2026-08-26 | Valid |
| N51748 | Cessna 172P |
Planenutz LLC Deland, Florida |
Standard | 2026-08-21 | Valid |
| N9828L | Cessna 172P |
John D Strohsahl Pa Trustee Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 2026-08-11 | Valid |
| N53663 | Cessna 172P |
Iron Shield Aviation LLC Fort Pierce, Florida |
Standard | 2026-08-05 | Valid |
| N66049 | Cessna 172P |
Aerosync LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2026-08-03 | Valid |
| N99329 | Cessna 172P |
Tactical Integrated Training Soluctions LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2026-07-22 | Valid |
| N97055 | Cessna 172P |
Skaya Aircraft LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2026-07-18 | Valid |
| N97681 | Cessna 172P |
Buiqui Aerospace CORP Kissimmee, Florida |
Standard | 2026-07-07 | Valid |
| N52331 | Cessna 172P |
St Pete Aviation Services LLC Saint Petersburg, Florida |
None on file | 2026-06-24 | Valid |
| N172WM | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-06-02 | Valid |
| N51871 | Cessna 172P |
Az2026 LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2026-06-02 | Valid |
| N19NJ | Cessna 172P |
N19Nj LLC Manassas, Virginia |
Standard | 2026-05-30 | Valid |
| N55121 | Cessna 172P |
Lifetime Adventures LLC Bellevue, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-05-26 | Valid |
| N62891 | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2026-05-25 | Valid |
| N5421K | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2026-05-23 | Valid |
| N162WT | Cessna 172P |
Fly Whiskey Tango 2 LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Standard | 2026-05-02 | Valid |
| N53794 | Cessna 172P |
Rick Aviation INC Newport News, Virginia |
Standard | 2026-05-01 | Valid |
| N55242 | Cessna 172P |
Hills Holding Newark, Delaware |
Standard | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N55264 | Cessna 172P |
Ace Aircraft Leasing INC Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2026-04-22 | Valid |
| N13TA | Cessna 172P |
Textron Aviation INC Wichita, Kansas |
None on file | 2026-04-10 | Valid |
| N64545 | Cessna 172P |
Airplane And Drone Flight Instruction LLC Windermere, Florida |
Standard | 2026-04-05 | Valid |
| N53632 | Cessna 172P |
Siple Aviation LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2026-04-04 | Valid |
| N872NC | Cessna 172P |
Mt Vernon Airport Authority Mount Vernon, Illinois |
Standard | 2026-03-27 | Valid |
| N99253 | Cessna 172P |
Mitiguy Aviation LLC Stow, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2026-03-20 | Valid |
| N117WT | Cessna 172P |
Fly Whiskey Tango LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Standard | 2026-03-17 | Valid |
| N97116 | Cessna 172P |
N97116 LLC Hector, Minnesota |
Standard | 2026-03-17 | Valid |
| N4828P | Cessna 172P |
Flying Nam LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-25 | Valid |
| N62487 | Cessna 172P |
Flying Nam LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
None on file | 2026-02-25 | Valid |
| N53293 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2026-02-22 | Valid |
| N55349 | Cessna 172P |
Mob Aviation LLC Auburndale, Florida |
Standard | 2026-02-13 | Valid |
| N98588 | Cessna 172P |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2026-02-12 | Valid |
| N99589 | Cessna 172P |
Kingsky Flight Academy LLC Lakeland, Florida |
Standard | 2026-02-12 | Valid |
| N138FR | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2026-02-11 | Valid |
| N172GK | Cessna 172P |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-06 | Valid |
| N140WT | Cessna 172P |
Fly Whiskey Tango LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Standard | 2026-02-02 | Valid |
| N51832 | Cessna 172P |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-01-30 | Valid |
| N52248 | Cessna 172P |
Flight School Of Gwinnett Lawrenceville, Georgia |
Standard | 2026-01-21 | Valid |
| N172V | Cessna 172P |
Bonneville Aviation Holdings LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2026-01-08 | Valid |
| N51840 | Cessna 172P |
Sky Bubble LLC Santa Ana, California |
Standard | 2026-01-07 | Valid |
| N99872 | Cessna 172P |
Rps Holdings N99872 LLC Lorton, Virginia |
None on file | 2026-01-04 | Valid |
| N51109 | Cessna 172P |
Dickhaut Olivia N North Palm Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2025-12-17 | Valid |
| N53077 | Cessna 172P |
Megasky Holdings LLC Charleston, South Carolina |
Standard | 2025-12-07 | Valid |
| N401DT | Cessna 172P |
Kairos Holdings LLC Huntsville, Alabama |
Standard | 2025-12-05 | Valid |
| N65197 | Cessna 172P |
Aviator Education LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-12-02 | Valid |
| N64CA | Cessna 172P |
Swaz Aviation LLC Mesa, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-12-01 | Valid |
| N98492 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-12-01 | Valid |
| N98776 | Cessna 172P |
Melbourne Flight Training LLC Melbourne, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-24 | Valid |
| N293MJ | Cessna 172P |
Little Dock Aviation LLC Water Valley, Mississippi |
Standard | 2025-11-22 | Valid |
| N99263 | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-11-21 | Valid |
| N831VZ | Cessna 172P |
Melbourne Flight Training LLC Melbourne, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-20 | Valid |
| N98981 | Cessna 172P |
Airplane And Drone Flight Instruction LLC Orlando, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-19 | Valid |
| N63017 | Cessna 172P |
Adams Aviation Services INC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-11-13 | Valid |
| N1724P | Cessna 172P |
Nighthawk N8231G LLC Pompano Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-07 | Valid |
| N99100 | Cessna 172P |
Sterling Flight Training LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-07 | Valid |
| N96626 | Cessna 172P |
Wingsleasing LLC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 2025-11-06 | Valid |
| N9702L | Cessna 172P |
Flying Dreams One LLC Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-11-04 | Valid |
| N625DW | Cessna 172P |
Eyes Skyward Aviation LLC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-10-29 | Valid |
| N24155 | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-27 | Valid |
| N63681 | Cessna 172P |
American Patrols INC Midland, Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-24 | Valid |
| N62112 | Cessna 172P |
Southern Sky Aviation LLC Dover, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-10-15 | Valid |
| N98395 | Cessna 172P |
Dury Aviation Services INC De Soto, Illinois |
Standard | 2025-10-03 | Valid |
| N99104 | Cessna 172P |
Dury Aviation Services INC De Soto, Illinois |
Standard | 2025-10-03 | Valid |
| N99765 | Cessna 172P |
Tactical Intergriated Training Solutions LLC Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-09-26 | Valid |
| N54955 | Cessna 172P |
Space 5 LLC Fayetteville, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-09-25 | Valid |
| N98428 | Cessna 172P |
T&W Aviation LLC Pinehurst, Texas |
Standard | 2025-09-24 | Valid |
| N98251 | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-09-23 | Valid |
| N5283K | Cessna 172P |
Northwest Wings LLC Hillsboro, Oregon |
Standard | 2025-09-19 | Valid |
| N942AZ | Cessna 172P |
Az2025 LLC Miami, Florida |
None on file | 2025-09-12 | Valid |
| N66189 | Cessna 172P |
Skynick Enterprises INC Tarzana, California |
Standard | 2025-09-09 | Valid |
| N54214 | Cessna 172P |
Halo Aviation Texas LLC Fredericksburg, Texas |
Standard | 2025-08-28 | Valid |
| N52818 | Cessna 172P |
Aeroluxe Aviation LLC Nashville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-08-23 | Valid |
| N98424 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-08-20 | Valid |
| N98714 | Cessna 172P |
Yellow Jacket Flying Club INC Chamblee, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-08-20 | Valid |
| N224JA | Cessna 172P |
Wingsleasing LLC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 2025-08-15 | Valid |
| N40TP | Cessna 172P |
Draco Flight School DBA Chino, California |
Standard | 2025-08-12 | Valid |
| N54838 | Cessna 172P |
Draco Flight School DBA Chino, California |
Standard | 2025-08-11 | Valid |
| N54003 | Cessna 172P |
Albuquerque Aviation Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2025-08-09 | Valid |
| N248GT | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-08-08 | Valid |
| N52220 | Cessna 172P |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-08-07 | Valid |
| N4814C | Cessna 172P |
Kingsky Flight Academy LLC Lakeland, Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-31 | Valid |
| N53236 | Cessna 172P |
Principles Of Flight Training LLC Lees Summit, Missouri |
Standard | 2025-07-30 | Valid |
| N63628 | Cessna 172P |
Black Hills Airplanes LLC Rapid City, South Dakota |
Standard | 2025-07-28 | Valid |
| N99697 | Cessna 172P |
Sky High Leasing Services LLC Lakeland, Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-25 | Valid |
| N55320 | Cessna 172P |
Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC Pembroke Pines, Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-22 | Valid |
| N54715 | Cessna 172P |
Apt Aero LLC Port Angeles, Washington |
Standard | 2025-07-10 | Valid |
| N99243 | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-07-10 | Valid |
| N64464 | Cessna 172P |
Vector Air LLC Erie, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-07-08 | Valid |
| N65489 | Cessna 172P |
Flight Solutions LLC Columbia, Missouri |
Standard | 2025-06-27 | Valid |
| N52685 | Cessna 172P |
Glidewell Aviation INC Parkland, Florida |
Standard | 2025-06-25 | Valid |
| N65587 | Cessna 172P |
Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC Denton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-06-16 | Valid |
| N225JS | Cessna 172P |
Aircraft Holdings LLC Edmond, Oklahoma |
None on file | 2025-06-12 | Valid |
| N9635L | Cessna 172P |
Acme Club Training INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-06-12 | Valid |
| N622GP | Cessna 172P |
Twenty Two Ashford LLC Brentwood, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-06-11 | Valid |
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