# N601DP: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: July 29, 2025
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=601DP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601DP

## Aircraft that carried N601DP

- [Cancelled 2025-07-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N601DP-2025-07-29): Smith AEROSTAR 601, S/N 610002, built 1969. Owner: [Catanzaro Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATANZARO%20PAUL%20A), [Bonita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bonita)

## NTSB investigations on N601DP (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MKC74DCG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG21), Feb 5, 1974: Aerostar 601 (N601DP), Lawrence, KS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N601DP (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19850220019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850220019529I), Feb 20, 1985: Piper PA60601 (N601DP), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Right engine shutdown due to low oil pressure. Nose gear collapsed at touchdown. Found faulty hydraulic pump seal.
- [Accident 19740205001749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740205001749A), Feb 5, 1974: Piper 601SMITH (N601DP), Lawrence, KS, Substantial damage. Thought aircraft would not takeoff,aborted,rolled into dirt at end of runway,engines found normal.

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