# Piper AEROSTAR 601P - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7106012 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: AEROSTAR 601P - 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: 108 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601p 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 (108, first 50) - [N100PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100PB): [Doobie Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOOBIE%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 61P05847963257 - [N10EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10EJ): [Perez Julian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEREZ%20JULIAN), [Sunny Isles Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sunny%20Isles%20Beach), S/N 61P05887963260 - [N111DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111DS): [Starflight Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARFLIGHT%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1979, S/N 61P07047963338 - [N122JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122JP): [Zatika Francis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZATIKA%20FRANCIS), [Bridgewater, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bridgewater), built 1978, S/N 61P-0535227 - [N12BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12BF): [Hutter Charles G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTER%20CHARLES%20G), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1974, S/N 61P-0162-003 - [N12PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12PX): [Mvs Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MVS%20AIR%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 61P-0524-220 - [N137N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137N): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1979, S/N 61P06997963334 - [N1700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1700): [Howe Gregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWE%20GREGORY%20S), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), S/N 61P-0551-236 - [N198MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198MS): [Cb Equipment Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CB%20EQUIPMENT%20INC), [Pell City, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Pell%20City), S/N 61P08038063414 - [N203WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203WF): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1979, S/N 61P-0621-7963281 - [N21921](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21921): [Rosato Kevin Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSATO%20KEVIN%20SCOTT), [Cullowhee, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cullowhee), built 1979, S/N 61P-07147963345 - [N21T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21T): [Aerostar Marketing Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAR%20MARKETING%20GROUP%20LLC), [Nicholasville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Nicholasville), built 1981, S/N 61P08328163440 - [N226NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226NA): [Polecat Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLECAT%20AVIATION%20INC), [Londonderry, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Londonderry), built 1979, S/N 61P06097963273 - [N227WZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227WZ): [7wz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/7WZ%20LLC), [Calhoun, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Calhoun), S/N 61P07488063369 - [N232MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232MF): [Rocky Mountain Sport Jets LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKY%20MOUNTAIN%20SPORT%20JETS%20LLC), [Desert Hills, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Desert%20Hills), S/N 61P06907963327 - [N235KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235KK): [Luqa Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUQA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), S/N 61P06577963305 - [N26DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26DS): [Simorgh LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMORGH%20LLC), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1979, S/N 61P07037963337 - [N283AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N283AC): [Medical Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEDICAL%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 61P06327963289 - [N2DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2DX): [Law Coaching International](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAW%20COACHING%20INTERNATIONAL), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), S/N 61P07388063361 - [N2F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2F): [Orr Steven H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORR%20STEVEN%20H), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1979, S/N 61P06737963316 - [N321CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321CG): [Super 700 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPER%20700%20LLC), [Robbinsville, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Robbinsville), built 1979, S/N 61P07097963341 - [N33AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33AK): [Moses And Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSES%20AND%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1980, S/N 61P08508163448 - [N345SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345SP): [Reese Andrew B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REESE%20ANDREW%20B), [Chadds Ford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Chadds%20Ford), built 1978, S/N 61P-0512-213 - [N357DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357DG): S/N 61P08488163447, Registration pending - [N3635P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3635P): [Barmar Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARMAR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cape Canaveral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Canaveral), S/N 61P07768063389 - [N3635Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3635Y): [Go Mango LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20MANGO%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1980, S/N 61P07818063394 - [N3641B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3641B): [Unity Aero Of Delaware LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITY%20AERO%20OF%20DELAWARE%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1980, S/N 61P08148063424 - [N3641S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3641S): [Holzsweig Leon G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLZSWEIG%20LEON%20G), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1980, S/N 61P08178063426 - [N3641Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3641Y): [Victoria Jet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTORIA%20JET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), built 1980, S/N 61P08218063430 - [N3646K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3646K): [Parrish Doug](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARRISH%20DOUG), [Monument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Monument), built 1981, S/N 61P08578163453 - [N369QC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369QC): [Hosking Aerobatics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOSKING%20AEROBATICS), [Bountiful, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bountiful), S/N 61P-0531-224 - [N377RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N377RC): [Ancona Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANCONA%20AIR%20LLC), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1978, S/N 61P05757963251 - [N398MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398MA): [Mullens Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLENS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero), built 1978, S/N 61P-0529-223 - [N39MV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39MV): [Medical Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEDICAL%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 61P07728063385 - [N41GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41GS): [Golf Sierra LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLF%20SIERRA%20LLC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 61P08098063419 - [N442AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442AF): [Buckley James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKLEY%20JAMES%20R), [Fayetteville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fayetteville), S/N 61P06377963293 - [N449JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449JG): [Herlihy John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERLIHY%20JOHN%20J), [Arroyo Grande, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arroyo%20Grande), built 1979, S/N 61P06567963304 - [N44XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44XX): [Flyboy71 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYBOY71%20LLC), [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo), built 1979, S/N 61P07398063362 - [N45HJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45HJ): [Cicchitelli Christopher A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CICCHITELLI%20CHRISTOPHER%20A), [Boston, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boston), S/N 61P06037963270 - [N472BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N472BH): [Hercules Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERCULES%20LEASING%20LLC), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1978, S/N 61P-0504-208 - [N479CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N479CB): [Island Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20AIR%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1979, S/N 61P06427963296 - [N526SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526SC): [Frick Richard T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRICK%20RICHARD%20T), [Nekoma, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Nekoma), built 1980, S/N 61P07638063379 - [N52JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52JK): [High Alpha LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20ALPHA%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1979, S/N 61P06367963292 - [N54AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54AJ): [Dietz Daniel James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIETZ%20DANIEL%20JAMES), [Springville, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Springville), built 1980, S/N 61P-0769-8063383 - [N601DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601DJ): [Mullen James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLEN%20JAMES%20J), [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero), built 1980, S/N 61P07798063392 - [N601HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601HB): [Patrick Ronald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATRICK%20RONALD%20A), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1979, S/N 61P06467963298 - [N601NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601NT): [Winter Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Park), built 1980, S/N 61P07668063381, Registration pending - [N601PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601PT): [Wf Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WF%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1980, S/N 61P07988063409 - [N601PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601PZ): [Skyking Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYKING%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1980, S/N 61P08288163436 - [N601WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601WA): [Yarborough William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YARBOROUGH%20WILLIAM%20B), [Ladson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Ladson), S/N 61P08078063417 All 108: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601p/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (64, newest 50) 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 WPR24LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA111), Mar 14, 2024: Piper Aerostar 601P (N1SS), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition. - [NTSB CEN23FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA285), Jul 6, 2023: Piper PA-60-601P (N100PB), Burlington, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA070), Jan 28, 2020: Piper PA60 (N6071R), Springfield, IL, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach. - [NTSB GAA19CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA559), Sep 20, 2019: Piper PA60 (N700NJ), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR12LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA075), Jan 5, 2012: Piper Aerostar 601P (N104RM), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN11LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA558), Aug 22, 2011: Piper Aerostar 601P (N8076J), Alpine, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. - [NTSB CEN10LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA529), Aug 18, 2010: Piper Aerostar 601P (N601PP), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's diverted attention during an approach for landing that resulted in an altitude loss and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA09WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA335), Jun 9, 2009: Piper Aerostar 6 (N601RP), Minga Guazu, Paraguay, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010), Oct 28, 2007: Piper 601P (N717SB), Penn Yan, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA183), Aug 2, 2007: Piper Aerostar 601P (N60801), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. - [NTSB NYC07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA055), Jan 8, 2007: Piper PA-60-601P (N720Z), Jamestown, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during… - [NTSB DFW06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA203), Aug 22, 2006: Piper 601P (N19RR), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear while on final approach. - [NTSB LAX03FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA076), Jan 27, 2003: Piper PA-60-601P (N3636Q), Scottsdale, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112), Apr 23, 2002: Piper 601P (N101LT), Moscow, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and… - [NTSB LAX02FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA073), Jan 31, 2002: Piper Aerostar 601P (N3636M), Stonyford, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and… - [NTSB MIA01FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA108), Mar 31, 2001: Piper PA-60-601P (N900CE), Marco Island, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of… - [NTSB NYC00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA252), Sep 7, 2000: Piper PA-60-601P (N601WK), Northampton, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog. - [NTSB MIA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA098), Mar 3, 1999: Piper PA-60-601P (N727MB), Statesville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in this accident were excessive approach speed, rain, and a wet runway. - [NTSB NYC98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA127), Jun 10, 1998: Piper 601P (N60721), Martinsburg, PA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling. - [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080), Apr 28, 1997: Piper PA-60-601P (N885JC), Waterford, VA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach. - [NTSB FTW97FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA042), Nov 17, 1996: Piper Aerostar 601P (N251B), Eagle, CO, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling… - [NTSB MIA96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA175), Feb 17, 1996: Piper PA-60-601P (N956AF), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: pilot incapacitation. - [NTSB MIA95FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA208), Aug 20, 1995: Piper 601P (N41GA), Rock Hill, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, DUE TO INCAPACITATION BY A HEART ATTACK. - [NTSB ATL95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA068), Mar 20, 1995: Piper PA-60 (N163GA), Linden, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT OVERRUNNING THE RUNWAY. GUSTY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE WET RUNWAY WERE ALSO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. - [NTSB SEA95FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA048), Feb 10, 1995: Piper PA-601P (N57NW), Tremonton, UT, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO CONDUCT VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE CLOUDS, AND THE… - [NTSB FTW95WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95WA081), Jan 4, 1995: Piper Aerostar 601P (N720EM), Toluca, Mexico, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB ATL95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA015), Nov 17, 1994: Piper PA-601P (N22ML), Luray, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. - [NTSB BFO94FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA163), Aug 15, 1994: Piper PA-601P (N3642A), Sea Isle City, NJ, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a level 6 thunderstorm, loss of gyro's for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's poor… - [NTSB NYC94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA065), Mar 18, 1994: Piper Aerostar 601P (N36444), Limerick, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT ICE WAS PROPERLY REMOVED FROM THE AIRPLANE BEFORE FLIGHT, POSSIBLY DUE TO IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT CAUSED BY A PRESCRIPTION DRUG (VALIUM) THAT WAS NOT APPROVED FOR… - [NTSB FTW94WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94WA073), Nov 23, 1993: Piper Aerostar 601P (N32RG), Campeche, Mexico, destroyed - [NTSB NYC93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA183), Aug 30, 1993: Piper PA-601 (N60721), Penn Yan, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with an obstacle and the ground. A factor is the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB CHI93LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA337), Aug 24, 1993: Piper Aerostar 601P (N479CB), Saint James, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY. - [NTSB CHI92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA267), Sep 8, 1992: Piper PA-61-601P (N717BB), Aurora, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: EXCEEDING THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB LAX92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA075), Jan 1, 1992: Piper PA601P (N680JM), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH AND DELAY IN ACCOMPLISHING THE PROPER REMEDIAL ACTION WHILE EXECUTING A NIGHT SHORT FIELD LANDING AT AN ADEQUATELY LIGHTED AIRPORT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT… - [NTSB BFO92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA013), Dec 30, 1991: Piper PA-60-601P (N36362), North Salem, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A DISTRACTION CAUSED BY A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ADVERSE WEATHER NEAR THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. - [NTSB FTW91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA012), Nov 9, 1990: Piper 601P (N23NS), Nacogdoches, TX, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW IFR PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, DARK NIGHT, LOW FUEL STATE OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND… - [NTSB BFO90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA076), Sep 19, 1990: Piper PA-601P (N8249J), Wiley Ford, WV, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE BY NOT MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE, WHILE CIRCLING TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW CEILING AND VISIBILITY CONDITIONS IN FOG. - [NTSB DEN90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA133), Jun 13, 1990: Piper Aerostar 601P (N3637F), Brigham City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. - [NTSB MIA90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA033), Dec 1, 1989: Piper Aerostar 601P (N6079H), Orlando, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. - [NTSB CHI90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA023), Nov 8, 1989: Piper 601P (N601LC), Cincinnati, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING TO CIRCLE AND LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE EXCESSIVE MANEUVER (STEEP TURN)… - [NTSB LAX89FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA268), Aug 8, 1989: Piper PA-601P (N6067Z), Ramona, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S VFR FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGIAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT DESCENT INTO THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:… - [NTSB DEN89FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA020), Oct 20, 1988: Piper PA-60-601P (N6069U), Laketown, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA88FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA261), Aug 25, 1988: Piper PA-60 (N6069W), Pembroke Pines, FL, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB LAX87FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA337), Sep 14, 1987: Piper Aerostar 601P (N902RG), Corona, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW85FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA123), Feb 22, 1985: Piper PA-601P (N60817), Bentonville, AR, destroyed - [NTSB SEA84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA126), Jun 5, 1984: Piper Aerostar 601P (N14NP), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84MA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA151), Apr 28, 1984: Piper PA-60-601P (N6079R), Cockeysville, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB SEA84FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA031), Jan 2, 1984: Piper 601P (N6081Q), Garfield, WA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA111), Apr 5, 1983: Piper PA-60-601P (N6079R), Tampa, FL, destroyed - [NTSB CHI83FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA138), Mar 15, 1983: Piper PA-601P (N60801), Wheeling, IL, substantial damage All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601p/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (102, 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. - [Accident 20240314002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240314002179A), Mar 14, 2024: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N1SS), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. AWOS reported 4 knots of wind, at time of arrival AWOS reported 15 knots gusting to 25 knots right down runway 7. Moderate turbulence was encountered during… - [Accident 20230706009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230706009179A), Jul 6, 2023: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N100PB), Burlington, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Piper Aerostar 601P crashed into a field due to unknown circumstances approxiately 13 miles south-southwest of the kit carson county airport (itr). Wreckage… - [Accident 20200128001879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200128001879A), Jan 28, 2020: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N6071R), Springfield, IL, Destroyed, 3 fatal. On January 28, 2020, about 1503 central standard time (CST), N6071R, a Piper PA-60-601P airplane, impacted the terrain while on an instrument approach to… - [Accident 20190920015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190920015709A), Sep 20, 2019: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N700NJ), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. During short final to ksez runway 21, the aircraft impacted the blast pad, short of runway, driving the landing gear up through the top of the wing. The… - [Incident 20170416006379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170416006379I), Apr 16, 2017: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N824MZ), Everett, WA, Minor damage. On 4/16/2017 around 1500 local N824MZ took off from bfi. Shortly after take off the pilot noticed his auto pilot failed, and the rest of his avionics continued… - [Incident 20160724011489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160724011489I), Jul 24, 2016: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N54AJ), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. During the take-off roll on runway 18, the right engine did not develop full power. The imbalance of power caused the aircraft to depart the runway to the… - [Incident 20151031022459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151031022459I), Oct 31, 2015: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N700TC), Pine Mountain, GA, Minor damage. I was assigned the incident on 11/02/2015. This office was first made aware of the incident by the owner/operator contacting the FSDO. I contacted the roc and… - [Incident 20140514008389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140514008389I), May 14, 2014: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N21VB), Ruidoso, NM, Minor damage. On may 14, 2014 at approximately 1300 CDT N21VB (Piper Aerostar-601P) departed addison airport (kads), dallas TX on an IFR flight plan with a scheduled landing… - [Incident 20131105021279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131105021279I), Nov 5, 2013: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N22CH), Williamsport, PA, Minor damage. Departed little rock, ar (klit) on IFR flight plan to Williamsport, PA (kipt). Approx. 2 hours into flight the right (#2) engine lost power. Pilot shutdown… - [Incident 20130219001639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130219001639I), Feb 19, 2013: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N601HM), Merritt Island, FL, Substantial damage. While on downwind leg for Merritt Island Airport the instrument panel started filling the cockpit with smoke. The pilot turned off the master switch and failed… - [Accident 20120105000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120105000739A), Jan 5, 2012: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N104RM), North Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. During a landing attempt at vgt on 01/05/2012, on runway 12R, the PIC lost control of N104RM and caused substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20110822020019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110822020019A), Aug 22, 2011: Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N8076J), Alpine, TX, Substantial damage. On August 22, 2011, at approximately 17:07CDT, an accident occurred involving the operation of N8076J, a Piper Aerostar 601P, and serial number 61P-0559-241.… - [Accident 20100818043959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818043959A), Aug 18, 2010: Piper AEROSTAR 60 (N601PP), Baraboo, WI, Substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated on a VFR repositioning flight from reedsburg, WI (C35) to Baraboo, WI (dll) after the left engine cylinder head temperature… - [Incident 20100815043119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100815043119I), Aug 15, 2010: Piper AEROSTAR 60 (N283AC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, No damage. Ferry flight from orl to fxe (permit ok) apparently at landing roll nose gear did not straighten causing the aircraft werving out of the rwy tarmac into the… - [Accident 20071028829899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071028829899A), Oct 28, 2007: Piper PA60601P (N717SB), Lodi, NY, Destroyed. (-23) At about 1327 EDT, the aircraft was on an IFR flight from kroc to danbury, CT at 5,000 feet altitude in IMC conditions and just cleared the east shore of… - [Accident 20070801824269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070801824269A), Aug 1, 2007: Piper PA60601P (N60801), Fort Lauderdal, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On August 01, 2007 at approximately 2000 EST, the pilot [privacy data omitted] of N60801, a Piper PA-60-601P, serial number 61P-07448063366, was on the… - [Accident 20070108000529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070108000529A), Jan 8, 2007: Piper PA60601P (N720Z), Jamestown, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On January 8, 2007 at 1445 gmt a Piper aero star, PA-60-601P, N720Z crashed immediately after takeoff from runway 25 at the kjhw airport with an IFR… - [Incident 20061124025159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061124025159I), Nov 24, 2006: Piper PA60601P (N22CH), Franklin, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing, the nose landing gear (NLG) was still in the retracted position. All indications were down and locked. While investigating the incident,… - [Accident 20060822016599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060822016599A), Aug 22, 2006: Piper PA60601P (N19RR), Lubbock, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 22, 2006, at 1413 CDT, N19RR, a PA-601-P Aerostar, flown by owner/pilot [privacy data omitted] under part 91, landed gear-up on runway 35L. The… - [Incident 20060802022499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060802022499I), Aug 2, 2006: Piper PA60601P (N70WP), Westminster, MD, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] , as PIC of Aerostar N70WP, landed at Carroll county regional airport on runway 16 with the landing gear retracted on… - [Incident 20030413006389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030413006389I), Apr 13, 2003: Piper PA60601P (N8076J), Lafayette, LA. (-23) Dr. Noon was enroute to crestview, fla., when Dr. Noons Piper Aerostar 601-P lost manifold pressure, Dr. Noon declared an emergency and landed at… - [Incident 20030313008439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030313008439I), Mar 13, 2003: Piper PA60601P (N321CG), Hutchinson, KS. (-23) On March 13, 2003 at approximately 1746 local time, Mr. Randy dee hassler was PIC of N321CG, a Piper Aerostar 601P, during a high speed taxi test on… - [Incident 20030131006369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030131006369I), Jan 31, 2003: Piper PA60601P (N8065J), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot states while operating at FL230 front passenger window blew out causing depressurization, he declared an emergency and landed at Indianapolis,… - [Accident 20030126001009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030126001009A), Jan 26, 2003: Piper PA60601P (N3636Q), Scottsdale, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Airman departed runway 3 from the sdl airport for santa fe, NM. Controlled flight into terrain occurred shortly after takeoff in the mcdowell mountains,… - [Accident 20020423013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020423013249A), Apr 23, 2002: Piper PA60601P (N101LT), Moscow, KS, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On 04/23/02, Mr. Darrell gene hatcher, holder of ATP pilot certificate no. 1670012, was pilot in command and sole occupant of N101LT, a Piper Aerostar… - [Accident 20020130003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020130003289A), Jan 30, 2002: Piper PA60601P (N3636M), Ukiah, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) During inbound to Ukiah, CA. Aircraft struck top of mountain fatally injuring the PIC and totally destroying the aircraft. According to reports from the… - [Incident 20011027038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011027038549I), Oct 27, 2001: Piper PA60601P (N9MV), Santa Barbara, CA, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot landed on nose gear and blew tire, resulting in aircraft being written off as totalled by insurance company. No substantial damage under NTSB 830,… - [Incident 20011004031659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011004031659I), Oct 4, 2001: Piper PA60601P (N70WP), Middletown, PA. (-23) After completion of biannual check ride, pilot dropped instructor off at butler county airport (btp) and upon returning to selinsgrove, PA (seg), pilot… - [Accident 20010331008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010331008129A), Mar 31, 2001: Piper PA60601P (N900CE), Marco Island, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23)During the attempted landing/go around the aircraft was observed in an extremely nose high attitude. Winds were approximately 230/15. Aircraft impacted… - [Incident 20000930037999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000930037999I), Sep 30, 2000: Piper PA60601P (N6ZR), Saluda, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot retracted the landing gear while the aircraft was still on the takeoff roll. The aircraft landing gear retracted causing the nose to dip down on… - [Accident 20000907040809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907040809A), Sep 7, 2000: Piper PA60601P (N601WK), North Hampton, MA, Substantial damage. (.4) The airport consisted of a single runway oriented on a heading of 140/320 degrees. A taxiway oriented on a 120 degree heading intersected the runway at… - [Incident 19990628018229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990628018229I), Jun 28, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N6073A), Avalon, CA, Minor damage. (-5)Aerostar N6073A was landing on runway 22 at the Catalina island airport. Upon touch down, the aircraft apparently was caught in a windshear or down draft… - [Accident 19990303001939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990303001939A), Mar 3, 1999: N727MB, Statesville, NC, Substantial damage. Acft struck a dirt bank and rolled over after landing, other circumstances are unknown. (-23)on 3/3/99 a corporate flight form marietta airport, ga (ryy) to… - [Accident 19980610013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980610013159A), Jun 10, 1998: Piper PA60601P (N60721), Altoona, PA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Took off VFR into low overcast. Spiral dive ensued. Vertical impact. Burned. Spattal disorientation factor. (.4)shortly after the airplane took off, a witness… - [Incident 19970824034509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970824034509I), Aug 24, 1997: N66GC, La Porte, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: the aircraft canopy departed the aircraft 5 miles northeast of laport, Texas while the aircraft was in level cruise flight over the gulf. Minor… - [Accident 19970428006559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970428006559A), Apr 28, 1997: Piper PA60601P (N885JC), Leesburg, VA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On approach radio/radar contact lost. Crashed located five miles north of airport. - [Accident 19961117035839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961117035839A), Nov 17, 1996: Piper PA60601P (N251B), Eagle, CO, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Pilot reported problem, requested to return. Advised ok, continued on. Never heard from again. Witness saw crash. - [Accident 19960217001939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960217001939A), Feb 17, 1996: Piper PA60601P (N956AF), Savannah, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Became missing on overwater flight. Reported headache prior flight. Reported dizzy blind to ATC. Prior seizures. - [Incident 19950910035659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950910035659I), Sep 10, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N771LB), Belmar/Farmingd, NJ, Minor damage. Scraped. Runway landing. Realized gear up. Selected gear down too late. Landed intransit. Gear collapsed. - [Accident 19950820025489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950820025489A), Aug 20, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N41GA), Rock Hill, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Lost control circling airport area at night. Vertical impact. History of heart disease. Recent mycardial infarction - [Accident 19950320004569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950320004569A), Mar 20, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N163GA), Linden, TN, Substantial damage. Tried land twice made go arounds. Then landed mid runway. Hard braking. Ran off end. Hit concrete wall and trees. - [Accident 19950209001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950209001539A), Feb 9, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N57NW), Tremonton, UT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Tried make visual approach thru hole in clouds to uncontrolled IMC airport in mountain terrain. Impacted mountains. - [Accident 19950104032889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950104032889A), Jan 4, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N720EM), Toluca, Mexico, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (.19) On January 4, 1995, approximately 0820 local time, a Piper Aerostar 601P, N720EM, was destroyed when it impacted the ground near tiluca, Mexico. The… - [Accident 19941117038379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941117038379A), Nov 17, 1994: Piper PA60601P (N22ML), Luray, SC, Substantial damage. Hard landing on sod runway collapsed left main landing gear. - [Accident 19940814021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814021349A), Aug 14, 1994: Piper PA60601P (N3642A), Sea Isle, NJ, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Lost gyros in heavy thunderstorm. Lost control exceeded vne and came apart. Crashed into ocean. Had weather briefing - [Incident 19940625043139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940625043139I), Jun 25, 1994: Piper PA60601P (N680S), Piqua, OH, Minor damage. Right engine intermittent. Struck wires landing. Defective fuel control. - [Accident 19940318005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940318005849A), Mar 18, 1994: Piper PA60601P (N36444), Pottstown, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Lost control on climbout. Impacted left wing low and cartwheeled. Ice on airframe. Using medical impairing drugs. - [Incident 19940127001139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940127001139I), Jan 27, 1994: Piper PA60601P (N3636M), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: history: on 01-17-94 at 11:10 PST a Piper 601P operated by mark r. dawson experienced a hydraulic system failure and landed with the nose gear… - [Accident 19930830032889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930830032889A), Aug 30, 1993: Piper PA60601P (N60721), Penn Yan, NY, Substantial damage. Distracted by obstructions on final. Stalled short final and struck wires. Dropped to runway. - [Accident 19930824030259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824030259A), Aug 24, 1993: Piper PA60601P (N479CB), St James, MI, Substantial damage. Overran runway landing. Displaced threshold and quartering tailwind were possible factors. All 102: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601p/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000202), Jun 26, 2019: BALANCE TUBE. CORRODED. CORROSION OF THE ELEVATOR AND AILERON BALANCE TUBES. IF LEFT UNREPLACED, THE CORROSION COULD LEAD TO THE BALANCE TUBES JAMMING WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE CONTROL OF ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Smith AEROSTAR 601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p): 92 registered aircraft, registry code 8360608 --- 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.