# Piper AEROSTAR 601 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7106010 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: AEROSTAR 601 - 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: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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 (8) - [N15MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15MH): built 1979, S/N 6107338062145 - [N3646P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3646P): [Mr Group](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MR%20GROUP), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), S/N 6108598162155 - [N42WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42WH): [F & F Automotive Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/F%20%26%20F%20AUTOMOTIVE%20INC), [Valliant, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Valliant), built 1978, S/N 61-0533-131 - [N505VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505VC): [Roe Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROE%20ROBERT%20M), [Pearland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pearland), built 1981, S/N 6108808162157 - [N601B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601B): [Kornegay Clyde Cullen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORNEGAY%20CLYDE%20CULLEN), [Harlingen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harlingen), built 1979, S/N 6106057962136 - [N6890L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6890L): [Top Tier Truck And Trailer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOP%20TIER%20TRUCK%20AND%20TRAILER%20LLC), [Dimmitt, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dimmitt), built 1981, S/N 6108708162156 - [N7MU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7MU): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 61-0698-7962143 - [N8032J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8032J): [Mchuard LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCHUARD%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 61-0510-129 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 LAX03FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA013), Oct 20, 2002: Piper Aerostar 601 (N700US), Agua Dulce, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for departure, considering the uphill gradient, the… - [NTSB CHI93LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA371), Sep 21, 1993: Piper PA-60-601 (N9825Q), Lone Rock, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. - [NTSB DCA91MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA031), Apr 4, 1991: Piper Aerostar 601 (N3645D), Merion, PA, destroyed, 7 fatal. Probable cause: THE POOR JUDGEMENT BY THE CAPTAIN OF THE AIRPLANE TO PERMIT THE IN-FLIGHT INSPECTION AFTER HE HAD DETERMINED TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY THAT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED, THE POOR… - [NTSB FTW89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA118), Jun 26, 1989: Piper PA-601B (N601MF), Cleveland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO FUEL STARVATION BECAUSE THE PLT MISJUDGED HIS FUEL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL PER TANKS, AND AS A RESULT MISMANAGED THE SUPPLY REMAINING. - [NTSB FTW89FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA012), Nov 2, 1988: Piper 601B (N60819), Houston, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY THE APPROACH VISUALLY WITH OUTSIDE REFERENCE TO THE LIGHTS AND INADVERTENTLY DESCENDING BELOW THE DECISION HEIGHT OFF THE PROPER GLIDE PATH. - [NTSB MIA87LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA070), Jan 10, 1987: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N181X), Pahokee, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW85LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA213), May 5, 1985: Piper PA-601 (N8083J), Balmorhea, TX, destroyed - [NTSB FTW82FPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG05), Nov 26, 1981: Piper PA-60 (N8098J), El Dorado, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN74FQA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FQA09), Jul 7, 1973: Ted Smith 601 (N7464S), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (18) 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 20041101027459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041101027459I), Nov 1, 2004: Piper PA60601 (N602TE), Abilene, TX. (-23) Aircraft departed Abilene, Texas then returned and landed without incident. The aircraft returned due to the nose landing not retracting. The nose… - [Accident 20021020028229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021020028229A), Oct 20, 2002: Piper PA60601 (N700US), Agua Dulce, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (.19) On October 20, 2002, about 1300 hours pacific daylight time, a Piper Aerostar 601, N700US, collided with terrain after departure from Agua Dulce,… - [Incident 19991206035839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991206035839I), Dec 6, 1999: Piper PA60601 (N15MH), Middletown, PA. (-23) Rocc reported inflight engine shut down and precautionary landing 12-06-99 @ 004 local @ MDT. PIC noticed power loss and oil pressure decrease on #2… - [Incident 19991006028179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991006028179I), Oct 6, 1999: Piper PA60601 (N15MH), Smoketown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) On October 6, 1999, mike kuhn, 63429153, landed N15MH, a PA-60-601, gear up at Smoketown Airport, PA (37PA). Pilot stated he was landing to the west into… - [Incident 19960815026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960815026949I), Aug 15, 1996: Piper PA60601 (N42WH), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot departed crg and selected gearup. This was followed by an unsafe gear light and airframe vibrations. Gear was selected down and functioned… - [Incident 19950222005059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950222005059I), Feb 22, 1995: Piper PA60601 (N42WH), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Investigation revealed landing gear handle detent, improperly adjusted, allowing gear handle to vibrate out… - [Accident 19930921045379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930921045379A), Sep 21, 1993: Piper PA60601 (N9825Q), Lone Rock, WI, Substantial damage. Lost oil pressure left engine. Shutdown. Diverted lnr. Overran short runway. Nrh bearing spun. Metal clogged screen - [Accident 19910404008912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910404008912A), Apr 4, 1991: Piper PA60601 (N3645D), Philadelphia, PA, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Was struck from below by N78S that was trying to check nose gear down. Both crashed. Judgement and skill factors. - [Incident 19900611066349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900611066349I), Jun 11, 1990: Piper PA60601P (N181X), Wheeling, WV, Minor damage. Pilot landed with the gear retracted. No mechanical malfunction found. - [Accident 19890626017619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890626017619A), Jun 26, 1989: Piper PA60601 (N601MF), Cleveland, TX, Substantial damage. Both engines failed over airport. Crashed off airport in brush. - [Incident 19890112006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890112006359I), Jan 12, 1989: Piper PA60601P (N601MF), New Orleans, LA, Minor damage. Gear collapsed on rollout. Found right wheel assembly had separated from right main gear. Cause undetermined. - [Accident 19881102050079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881102050079A), Nov 2, 1988: Piper PA60601 (N60819), Houston, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck powerline in dense fog at night and crashed into trees. Had descended below glide slope. - [Incident 19880121004629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880121004629I), Jan 21, 1988: Piper PA60601P (N9825Q), Baltimore, MD. Departed taxiway into mud while taxiing for takeoff. Fog and frost on windshield. Pilot had no medical certicicate. - [Accident 19870110000409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870110000409A), Jan 10, 1987: Piper PA60601 (N181X), Pahokee, FL, Substantial damage. The aircraft encountered a downdraft and impacted the water on final. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed. - [Incident 19860521029609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860521029609I), May 21, 1986: Piper PA60601 (N8054J), Caldwell, NJ, Minor damage. Aircraft veered on touchdown but was stopped on the runway. Strut collapsed and rotated 90 degrees, ruptured tire. - [Accident 19850504020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850504020329A), May 4, 1985: Piper PA60601 (N8083J), Balmorhea, TX, Destroyed. Landed in pasture and collided with concrete culvert. Dragged to nearby barn, with vehicle. Illegal operation. - [Incident 19801217087659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801217087659I), Dec 17, 1980: Piper PA60601 (N8083J), Lake Charles, LA, Minor damage. Encountered bird strike, pilot injured as bird came through windshield. - [Accident 19730707020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730707020409A), Jul 7, 1973: Piper 601SMITH (N7464S), Las Vegas, NM, Substantial damage. Plt knew rwy lts & beacon inop. Lnd 200 ft east of rwy in tall grass & sand. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Smith AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601): 29 registered aircraft, registry code 8360606 - [Butler AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/butler-aerostar-601): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 1710606 - [Ted Smith AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/ted-smith-aerostar-601): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636J4 --- 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.