# FAA incident reports: Piper AEROSTAR 600 A list on [Piper AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 68 reports - [Incident 20250811011509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250811011509I.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Hammonton, NJ · Aug 11, 2025 · N3634Y · 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 aircraft impacted the runway surface with both propellers and center fuselage, skidding to a stop… - [Incident 20240919014699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919014699I.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Hamilton Canada · Sep 19, 2024 · N52MG · 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 airflow and a cooler cabin. After shutting the door there was no “door unsafe” annunciator on the… - [Accident 20210701014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210701014279A.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Wichita, KS · Jul 1, 2021 · N10HK · 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.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Venice, FL · May 30, 2019 · N36387 · 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, Florida on a CFR part 91 flight. The pilot was on climb-out and the upper hatch door departed the… - [Incident 20190401002339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190401002339I.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Fargo, ND · Apr 1, 2019 · N49MG · 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 of a limb. To start, I was on the last leg of the day. I had departed akron, Ohio the night prior at… - [Incident 20120509009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120509009929I.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Steubenville, OH · May 9, 2012 · N79MG · 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 to taxiway, the NLG assy collapsed causing the left and right propellers to make ground contact. - [Incident 20111013024239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111013024239I.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Mt Pleasant, SC · Oct 13, 2011 · N3643D · 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 approximately 30 minutes into the flight the right engine lost power and within minutes the left engine… - [Incident 20080622849109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080622849109I.md): Piper AEROSTAR600 · Brooksville, FL · Jun 22, 2008 · N8064J · 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 feet down a 3800 foot runway causing the aircraft to depart the end of the runway and settling in a… - [Incident 20041117028599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041117028599I.md): Piper PA60600 · Selingsgrove, PA · Nov 17, 2004 · N49MG · 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 was locked when it opened and pulled his arm and dislocated his shoulder. The upper cabin door… - [Incident 20040910025189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040910025189I.md): Piper PA60600 · Detroit, MI · Sep 10, 2004 · N222AY · 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 to intersect active taxiway. Examination of both aircraft revealed the following minor damage: Piper… - [Accident 20020717037999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717037999A.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbus, IN · Jul 17, 2002 · N158GA · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Trenton, NJ · Jan 8, 2002 · N68918 · 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 engine and feathered the engine. He continued the approach and landed without further incident and… - [Incident 20010813021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010813021919I.md): Piper PA60600 · Middletown, PA · Aug 13, 2001 · N600VF · 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 wind gusts that forced the aircraft off the right side of runway 31. Right hand propeller blade… - [Incident 20000814025959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000814025959I.md): Piper PA60600 · Sussex, NJ · Aug 14, 2000 · N8073J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Montgomery, AL · May 29, 1999 · N601JS · 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 injuries. (.4)during the takeoff roll and initial climb both engines were producing normal power. As the… - [Incident 19990511020289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990511020289I.md): Piper PA60600 · Charlotte, NC · May 11, 1999 · N6076L · 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 collapsed and the aircraft skidded to a stop on the runway. The aircraft received minor damage to the nose… - [Accident 19980920025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980920025389A.md): Piper PA60600 · North Myrtle Be, SC · Sep 20, 1998 · N17MT · 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 the acft, the controller cleared the acft to land, but the acft crashed before reaching the arpt.… - [Incident 19971231043639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971231043639I.md): Piper PA60600 · Hancock, MI · Dec 31, 1997 · N8234J > 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 lost directional control while landing on a 1" snow covered runway with a crosswind. - [Accident 19961109034999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961109034999A.md): Piper PA60600 · New Bern, NC · Nov 9, 1996 · N8239J · 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 11:19 on 11/09/96 for a local flight to do touch-and-go landings. At approximately 11:25, hunters… - [Accident 19960506009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960506009489A.md): Piper PA60600 · Syracuse, NY · May 6, 1996 · N222KD · No damage > In flight door came off and amputated pilots thumb, made emergency landing. - [Accident 19941210041229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941210041229A.md): Piper PA60600 · Colonie, NY · Dec 10, 1994 · N6069T · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Gaylord, MI · Dec 29, 1993 · N222AY · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Utica, NY · Dec 23, 1993 · N6078E · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Albany, NY · Mar 10, 1993 · N6078E > Right engine quit in flight. Diverted to Albany. Landed safely. Induction fuel system icing is suspected. - [Incident 19921125053109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921125053109I.md): Piper PA60600 · Baltimore, MD · Nov 25, 1992 · N8073J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Saginaw, MI · Jul 20, 1992 · N8234J · Minor damage > Pilot landed with nose gear unlocked. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. - [Incident 19910814044289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910814044289I.md): Piper PA60600 · Lancaster, PA · Aug 14, 1991 · N60DC · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Tampa, FL · May 16, 1991 · N6070D · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Cochran, GA · Feb 5, 1991 · N6070D > Right engine problem. Secured engine and landed. Lost directional control and veered off runway. Gear collapsed. - [Incident 19910111001749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910111001749I.md): Piper PA60600 · Buffalo, NY · Jan 11, 1991 · N6892R · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed while taxiing to ramp. - [Incident 19900726036699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900726036699I.md): Piper PA60600 · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 26, 1990 · N41KK · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Detroit, MI · Jul 23, 1990 · N8060J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Orlando, FL · Jun 14, 1990 · N6070D · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19900317018749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900317018749I.md): Piper PA60600 · Del Rio, TX · Mar 17, 1990 · N41KK · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Windsor Locks, CT · Feb 5, 1990 · N8090J · Minor damage > Lost control on takeoff roll. Veered left into snowbank. Damaged nose gear and runway light. - [Incident 19900111000399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900111000399I.md): Piper PA60600 · Syracuse, NY · Jan 11, 1990 · N6896B · Minor damage > Aircraft slid sideways while turning on ice covered taxiway. Right gear collapsed. - [Incident 19891013062829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013062829I.md): Piper PA60600 · Atlanta, GA · Oct 13, 1989 · N6070D · Minor damage > Aircraft was landed with landing gear retracted. No apparent aircraft system malfunction. - [Incident 19890628038059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628038059I.md): Piper PA60600 · Baltimore, MD · Jun 28, 1989 · N6069T > No nose gear safe light when gear extended. Landed without incident. Micro switch had loose wires. - [Accident 19890322006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890322006709A.md): Piper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FL · Mar 22, 1989 · N77BR · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Gaylord, MI · Mar 3, 1989 · N8060J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FL · Feb 14, 1989 · N77BR · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Portland, ME · Feb 2, 1989 · N6078E · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FL · Dec 14, 1988 · N8051J · Minor damage > Door opened and departed aircraft at cruise altitude. Diverted. Cause not stated. - [Accident 19881105049711A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881105049711A.md): Piper PA60600 · Camarillo, CA · Nov 5, 1988 · N8219J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbus, OH · Oct 26, 1988 · N6078E > Appears made takeoff flight and landing with one engine out. Had broken throttle cable. - [Incident 19880803046869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880803046869I.md): Piper PA60600 · St Marks, FL · Aug 3, 1988 · N8064J · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Charlotte, NC · Apr 11, 1988 · N6894G · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed during landing. Gear system checked normal with no leakage. Indicates inadvertent retraction. - [Incident 19880308013529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880308013529I.md): Piper PA60600 · West Palm Beach, FL · Mar 8, 1988 · N3646H · Minor damage > Struck a chain link fence while taxiing to the customs ramp. - [Incident 19870925063289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870925063289I.md): Piper PA60600 · Grand Rapids, MI · Sep 25, 1987 · N222AY · Minor damage > The aircraft landed with the left gear partially extended. Gear hydraulic actuator malfunctioned. - [Accident 19870910057622A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870910057622A.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbus, OH · Sep 10, 1987 · N8073J · Substantial damage > Empannage struck by a taxiing N3643D while stopped on taxiway waiting for departure. Tail light possibly not lit. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7106001', '7104100') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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