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The Cessna 172 is one of the most iconic planes in aviation history. This four-seat, single-engine plane was introduced in 1956 and has become the go-to for recreational pilots around the world. Known ...

A single-engine plane that crash landed Saturday in Southern Anne Arundel County, injuring its 18-year-old pilot, belonged to a nearby flying club, according to Federal Aviation Administration records ...

In 1956, Cessna started building the 172 training plane - and more than 60 years on, it’s still in production. Why has it been so popular? It can seat four people, in a squeeze, and weighs a little ...

A near-collision occurred on an Australian runway between two Cessna 172 aircraft. A student pilot crossed an active runway despite instructions to hold short, due to instructor distraction. The pilot ...