# Piper AEROSTAR 600 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 7106001, 7104100 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER · PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP - Model: AEROSTAR 600 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 46 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (46) - [N11DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11DL): [Lemieux Theodore R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMIEUX%20THEODORE%20R), [Montgomery, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Montgomery), built 1979, S/N 6007208061223 - [N13ND](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13ND): [Davis Robert N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20ROBERT%20N), [Tipton, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Tipton), built 1978, S/N 6005807961188 - [N207JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207JT): [Tozer John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOZER%20JOHN%20E), [Orono, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Orono), built 1979, S/N 6006317961200 - [N222AY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222AY): [Cannoles Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANNOLES%20RONALD), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1979, S/N 6005957961191 - [N222KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222KD): [Hudgin James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDGIN%20JAMES%20P), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), S/N 60-0557-181 - [N315JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315JP): [Glasgow James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLASGOW%20JAMES), [Stamping Ground, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Stamping%20Ground), built 1979, S/N 60-0614-7961196 - [N323AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323AK): [Adk Global LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADK%20GLOBAL%20LLC), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1979, S/N 6007027961218, Expired dealer, pending cancellation - [N34JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34JA): [N47me LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N47ME%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1979, S/N 6005867961189 - [N3634Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3634Y): [Kahn-Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAHN-AIR%20LLC), [Rumson, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Rumson), built 1980, S/N 6007708061233 - [N36387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36387): [Hlavin Mark S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HLAVIN%20MARK%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakewood%20Ranch), built 1981, S/N 6008778161249 - [N3643D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3643D): [Nevins Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVINS%20ROBERT), [North Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Palm%20Beach), built 1981, S/N 6008358161238 - [N3643T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3643T): [Bds Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BDS%20FLYER%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1981, S/N 6008998161255 - [N3646H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3646H): [Adams Toby R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20TOBY%20R), [Paris, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Paris), built 1980, S/N 6008568161245 - [N416AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N416AT): [Taylor Aaron L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AARON%20L), [Salado, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Salado), S/N 60-0761-8061230 - [N41BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41BB): [Vagabond Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAGABOND%20AIR%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 6007458061228 - [N41KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41KK): [Dale Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1979, S/N 6006477961205 - [N47ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47ME): [N47me LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N47ME%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1981, S/N 6008848161250 - [N49MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49MG): [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), built 1979, S/N 6006347961201 - [N513AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N513AR): [Live More LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIVE%20MORE%20LLC), [Crowley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crowley), built 1979, S/N 60-0708-7961220 - [N51GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51GR): [Mckinnon Kerwin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINNON%20KERWIN%20A), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1978, S/N 6005637961183 - [N52MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52MG): [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), S/N 6007678061232 - [N52PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52PG): [Crew And Mgt Svcs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREW%20AND%20MGT%20SVCS%20LLC), [Union Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Union%20Lake), built 1981, S/N 6008678161247 - [N600CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600CC): [Visser Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VISSER%20MICHAEL), [Magnolia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Magnolia), S/N 6008398161241 - [N600VF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600VF): [Bravo Gulf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20GULF%20LLC), [Cleveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cleveland), built 1980, S/N 6007578061229 - [N600VK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600VK): [Robert Ludlam Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERT%20LUDLAM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wellington, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wellington), S/N 6008418161242 - [N60671](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60671): [Lepper Robert J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEPPER%20ROBERT%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Nipomo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Nipomo), S/N 6006627961209 - [N6068R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6068R): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1979, S/N 6006647961210 - [N60DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60DC): [Cmsjet Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CMSJET%20SALES%20LLC), [Union Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Union%20Lake), built 1980, S/N 6007978061234 - [N60KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60KS): [May Phillip Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20PHILLIP%20EDWARD), [Florence, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Florence), built 1978, S/N 60-0560-182 - [N6894G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6894G): [Southwest Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHWEST%20AVIATION), [Marshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marshall), built 1981, S/N 6009058161256 - [N6894S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6894S): [Mk Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1981, S/N 6009088161257 - [N71CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71CL): [Dyer John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20JOHN%20F), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1979, S/N 6007248061225 - [N7542S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7542S): [Graves Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAVES%20MICHAEL%20T), [Plainview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plainview), S/N 60-0173-077 - [N78LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78LS): [Nor-Cal Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOR-CAL%20AIR%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1978, S/N 60-0546-176 - [N79MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79MG): [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), built 1978, S/N 60-0523-169 - [N8051J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8051J): [Fly Fe LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20FE%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 6006597961208 - [N8067J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8067J): [Cc Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CC%20AIR%20LLC), [Orchard, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Orchard), S/N 60-0550-178 - [N8079J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8079J): [Td Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Canton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Canton), built 1978, S/N 6005667961184 - [N8090J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8090J): [Wesellairplanes.Com Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESELLAIRPLANES.COM%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 6005767961187 - [N816C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816C): [Williams Johnny S DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20JOHNNY%20S%20DBA), [Lexington, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lexington), built 1981, S/N 6009338161262 - [N817AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N817AR): [Live More LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIVE%20MORE%20LLC), [Crowley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crowley), built 1981, S/N 60-0894-8161253 - [N8234J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8234J): [Cannoles Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANNOLES%20RONALD), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1979, S/N 6006387961202 - [N83SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83SL): [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1978, S/N 6005707961186, Registration pending - [N84SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84SM): [Rideinsky Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIDEINSKY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 60 0540-174 - [N93MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93MG): [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), built 1979, S/N 6006707961211 - [N953LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N953LW): [Watson Frank D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20FRANK%20D), [Canton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Canton), built 1980, S/N 6007648061231 ## NTSB investigations (20) 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 CEN21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA302), Jul 2, 2021: Piper Aerostar 600A (N10HK), Wichita, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197), Jul 18, 2002: Piper PA-60 (N158GA), Columbus, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions… - [NTSB ATL99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA098), May 29, 1999: Piper PA-60-600 (N601JS), Montgomery, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the left fuel boost pump failed. - [NTSB MIA98FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA250), Sep 20, 1998: Piper Aerostar 600 (N17MT), N. Myrtle Beach, SC, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were a fatigue crack in the exhaust pipe in the… - [NTSB IAD96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA072), May 7, 1996: Piper PA-60-600 (N222KD), Syracuse, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to ensure that his hand would remain clear of the propeller, while attempting to take remedial action to secure the clam shell door. The unlatching and separation of the clam… - [NTSB NYC95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA042), Dec 10, 1994: Piper PA-60-600 (N6069T), Colonie, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, POSSIBLY FROM FALLING ASLEEP. - [NTSB ATL91IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA050), Feb 5, 1991: Piper PA-60-600 (N6070D), Cochran, GA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE SHUTOFF VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AS A RESULT… - [NTSB CHI90FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA190), Jul 23, 1990: Piper PA-60-600 (N8060J), Plymouth, MI, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF THE PA-60. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT NEITHER OF THE FLIGHT CREWS HAD OBATAINED ATC/RADAR ASSISTANCE. - [NTSB MIA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA113), Mar 23, 1989: Piper Aerostar 600 (N77BR), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF THE IFR PROCEDURE BY THE PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDE PATH, AND HIS FAILURE TO IDENTIFY THE DECISION HEIGHT. - [NTSB LAX89LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA036), Nov 5, 1988: Piper Aerostar 600 (N8219J), Camarillo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT OF N8219J USED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN SHE ELECTED TO EXECUTE THE HIGH SPEED TAXI OPERATION. - [NTSB ATL87LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA254), Sep 11, 1987: Aerostar 600 (N8073J), Columbus, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL87LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA254), Sep 11, 1987: Piper PA-60-600 (N3643D), Columbus, OH, minor damage - [NTSB ATL86FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA208), Jul 24, 1986: Piper PA-60-600 (N3643Q), Raleigh, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN85FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA214), Aug 11, 1985: Piper PA-60-600 (N3643R), Denver, CO, destroyed - [NTSB CHI85LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA080), Dec 27, 1984: Piper Aerostar 600 (N8060J), Kalamazoo, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI84FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA148), Apr 4, 1984: Piper Aerostar 600 (N3645T), Pontiac, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG02), Feb 16, 1984: Piper PA-60 (N6070D), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA082), Feb 7, 1984: Piper PA-600 (N8073J), Newark, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA068), Feb 23, 1982: Piper PA-60 (N8035J), Cleveland, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA017), Jan 11, 1979: Aerostar 600 (N8022J), Templeton, MA, destroyed, 5 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (68, newest 50) 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 20250811011509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250811011509I), Aug 11, 2025: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N3634Y), Hammonton, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot was enroute from monmouth executive airport (blm) to Hammonton Municipal Airport (N81) and entered a final approach for runway 21. Upon touchdown the… - [Incident 20240919014699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919014699I), Sep 19, 2024: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N52MG), Hamilton Canada, Minor damage. The pilot entered the runway environment and closed the top hatch of the door to prepare for takeoff, the top half was left open during taxi to allow more… - [Accident 20210701014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210701014279A), Jul 1, 2021: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N10HK), Wichita, KS, Substantial damage. Aircraft was depleted of fuel and landed in a field when the engines stopped producing power. - [Incident 20190530005459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190530005459I), May 30, 2019: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N36387), Venice, FL, No damage. On may 30, 2019, at 1330 EST a 1981 Piper, model Aerostar-600, N36387 that is registered to [privacy data omitted] departed Venice municipal airport Venice,… - [Incident 20190401002339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190401002339I), Apr 1, 2019: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N49MG), Fargo, ND, Minor damage. Narrative from pilot: on April 1st, 2019 I, [privacy data omitted] declared an emergency enroute from kmot to kane due to an open door and partial amputation… - [Incident 20120509009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120509009929I), May 9, 2012: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N79MG), Steubenville, OH, Minor damage. During take off power application, aircraft developed a severe shake / shimmy. Pilot retarded throttle and turned to exit runway. During transition from runway… - [Incident 20111013024239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111013024239I), Oct 13, 2011: Piper AEROSTAR 600 (N3643D), Mt Pleasant, SC, Minor damage. On October 13, 2011 a twin engine Piper Aerostar 600 model airplane departed Charleston executive airport (jzi) destined for west palm beach,(pbi) FL. At… - [Incident 20080622849109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080622849109I), Jun 22, 2008: Piper AEROSTAR600 (N8064J), Brooksville, FL, Minor damage. (-23) N8064J a Piper Aerostar registered to a [privacy data omitted] attempted to land at Pilot Country Airport in severe weather, landing approximately 1800… - [Incident 20041117028599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041117028599I), Nov 17, 2004: Piper PA60600 (N49MG), Selingsgrove, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft in cruise flight @ 6,000' altitude. Encountered some turbulence and noticed the door warning light came on. Pilot grabbed handle to ensure door… - [Incident 20040910025189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040910025189I), Sep 10, 2004: Piper PA60600 (N222AY), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Piper N287VC stopped on parking ramp after initiating taxi out. Piper N222AY right wingtip collided with N287VC left wingtip as N222AY was veering left… - [Accident 20020717037999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717037999A), Jul 17, 2002: Piper PA60600 (N158GA), Columbus, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) State police report states heavy fog at the scene at time of the accident. - [Incident 20020108000539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020108000539I), Jan 8, 2002: Piper PA60600 (N68918), Trenton, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated he was flying an approach to Trenton NJ when he heard a loud bang and felt severe vibration. He identified the vibration was from the left… - [Incident 20010813021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010813021919I), Aug 13, 2001: Piper PA60600 (N600VF), Middletown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing on runway 31 at MDT, aircraft encountered thunderstorms with rain and wind gust. Aircraft entered standing water on runway and encountered… - [Incident 20000814025959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000814025959I), Aug 14, 2000: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Sussex, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that during cruise at 7000 feet a vibration developed and he decided to make a precautionary landing. Note: investigation #IEA0520000015 - [Accident 19990529006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990529006069A), May 29, 1999: Piper PA60600 (N601JS), Montgomery, AL, Substantial damage. Cft cleared for takeoff rwy 10, at mid-field, rt wing dipped then leveled of, aprx 1500 ft later acft made rt turn, impacted ground se of rwy. 6 minor… - [Incident 19990511020289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990511020289I), May 11, 1999: Piper PA60600 (N6076L), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. On may 11, 1999 at 0120 hours, usc 541 made a normal landing at the Charlotte/Douglas international airport. Immediately after touchdown the nose gear… - [Accident 19980920025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980920025389A), Sep 20, 1998: Piper PA60600 (N17MT), North Myrtle Be, SC, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Acft took off from rwy 23 and a controller advised the pilot that the right engine was smoking, the pilot advised the controller that he was returning to land… - [Incident 19971231043639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971231043639I), Dec 31, 1997: Piper PA60600 (N8234J), Hancock, MI. Narrative: pilot landed runway 31 and lost directional control veering off the runway. Reported snow on the runway 31 was 1" with a 7 kt crosswind. The pilot… - [Accident 19961109034999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961109034999A), Nov 9, 1996: Piper PA60600 (N8239J), New Bern, NC, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Local flight at gross weight low flight level and speed. Stalled in pullup flat spin to impact. Unskilled pilots. (-23) aircraft departed New Bern airport at… - [Accident 19960506009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960506009489A), May 6, 1996: Piper PA60600 (N222KD), Syracuse, NY, No damage. In flight door came off and amputated pilots thumb, made emergency landing. - [Accident 19941210041229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941210041229A), Dec 10, 1994: Piper PA60600 (N6069T), Colonie, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot worked and flew long hours day and night. Inadequate rest. Severe fatigue. Dived into ground. Non mechanical. - [Incident 19931229051459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931229051459I), Dec 29, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N222AY), Gaylord, MI, Minor damage. Pilot landed 75 feet to right of runway on an IFR approach. Thought he had lined up on snow covered runway. - [Incident 19931223047219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931223047219I), Dec 23, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N6078E), Utica, NY, Minor damage. Struck a snowbank extending up to 28 ft onto runway on landing rollout. Braking poor. Snow removal in progress. - [Incident 19930310009239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930310009239I), Mar 10, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N6078E), Albany, NY. Right engine quit in flight. Diverted to Albany. Landed safely. Induction fuel system icing is suspected. - [Incident 19921125053109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921125053109I), Nov 25, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. While taxiing to ramp aircraft ran into a ditch between new ramp and off parking ramp. No lights on ramp. - [Incident 19920720030759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920720030759I), Jul 20, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N8234J), Saginaw, MI, Minor damage. Pilot landed with nose gear unlocked. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. - [Incident 19910814044289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910814044289I), Aug 14, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N60DC), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. Landed long on runway of standing water. Departed end of runway. Improper gear scissors broke on landing. - [Incident 19910516021179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910516021179I), May 16, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N6070D), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. Lost hydraulic pressure after takeoff. Flew to Tampa. Gear collapsed on rollout. Ring retainer on drag brace failed - [Incident 19910205004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910205004109I), Feb 5, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N6070D), Cochran, GA. Right engine problem. Secured engine and landed. Lost directional control and veered off runway. Gear collapsed. - [Incident 19910111001749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910111001749I), Jan 11, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N6892R), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed while taxiing to ramp. - [Incident 19900726036699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900726036699I), Jul 26, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N41KK), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Attempted a takeoff on taxiway. Aircraft departed end of taxiway. Right gear collapsed. Mistook taxiway for runway. - [Accident 19900723028141A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900723028141A), Jul 23, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N8060J), Detroit, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. While level overtook and collided with N55354 climbing near same direction. Cut off tail and wing PA28. Both crashed - [Incident 19900614034759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900614034759I), Jun 14, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N6070D), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19900317018749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900317018749I), Mar 17, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N41KK), Del Rio, TX, Minor damage. Pilot stated in a telephone interview that he forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up. - [Incident 19900205001649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900205001649I), Feb 5, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N8090J), Windsor Locks, CT, Minor damage. Lost control on takeoff roll. Veered left into snowbank. Damaged nose gear and runway light. - [Incident 19900111000399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900111000399I), Jan 11, 1990: Piper PA60600 (N6896B), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft slid sideways while turning on ice covered taxiway. Right gear collapsed. - [Incident 19891013062829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013062829I), Oct 13, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N6070D), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Aircraft was landed with landing gear retracted. No apparent aircraft system malfunction. - [Incident 19890628038059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628038059I), Jun 28, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N6069T), Baltimore, MD. No nose gear safe light when gear extended. Landed without incident. Micro switch had loose wires. - [Accident 19890322006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890322006709A), Mar 22, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N77BR), Jacksonville, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck trees and wires on final from ILS approach. Descended below decision height. Approach charts not current. - [Incident 19890303002969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890303002969I), Mar 3, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N8060J), Gaylord, MI, Minor damage. Tried to takeoff on unplowed runway snow drifts slowed progress, aborted. Nose wheel dug in veered into a snowbank. - [Incident 19890214023609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890214023609I), Feb 14, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N77BR), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Upper door half opened on takeoff and separated from aircraft. AD was issued. Post incident for lock modifications. - [Incident 19890202008399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890202008399I), Feb 2, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N6078E), Portland, ME, Minor damage. Aircraft slid ahead when attempted turn on snowy taxiway. Brakes ineffective. Cut engine. Prop struck taxiway light - [Incident 19881214055199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881214055199I), Dec 14, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N8051J), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Door opened and departed aircraft at cruise altitude. Diverted. Cause not stated. - [Accident 19881105049711A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881105049711A), Nov 5, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N8219J), Camarillo, CA, Substantial damage. During fast taxi test wing severed tail of N777HS that was starting takeoff roll on displaced threshold in IMC. - [Incident 19881026064039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881026064039I), Oct 26, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N6078E), Columbus, OH. Appears made takeoff flight and landing with one engine out. Had broken throttle cable. - [Incident 19880803046869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880803046869I), Aug 3, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N8064J), St Marks, FL, Minor damage. Noticed door pin not in hole. Attempted to reclose door. It flew open and tore off. Said door locked before takeoff - [Incident 19880411034139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880411034139I), Apr 11, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N6894G), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed during landing. Gear system checked normal with no leakage. Indicates inadvertent retraction. - [Incident 19880308013529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880308013529I), Mar 8, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N3646H), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Struck a chain link fence while taxiing to the customs ramp. - [Incident 19870925063289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870925063289I), Sep 25, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N222AY), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. The aircraft landed with the left gear partially extended. Gear hydraulic actuator malfunctioned. - [Accident 19870910057622A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870910057622A), Sep 10, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N8073J), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. Empannage struck by a taxiing N3643D while stopped on taxiway waiting for departure. Tail light possibly not lit. All 68: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600/incidents.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Smith AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600): 40 registered aircraft, registry code 8360602 - [Butler AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/butler-aerostar-600): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1710602 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.