# Piper AEROSTAR 602P - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7106014 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: AEROSTAR 602P - 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: 24 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-602p 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 (24) - [N111CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111CK): [Southard Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHARD%20BRIAN%20K), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 1981, S/N 62P08648165004 - [N114VF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114VF): [Atticus Talon LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATTICUS%20TALON%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1981, S/N 62P08928165024 - [N128MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128MB): [Parker Rodger D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20RODGER%20D), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1981, S/N 62P08768165013 - [N15566](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15566): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1981, S/N 62P08728165010 - [N20BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20BZ): [First State Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20STATE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Louisburg, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Louisburg), built 1981, S/N 62P08818165016 - [N22EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22EE): [Mullen James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLEN%20JAMES%20J), [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero), built 1981, S/N 62P09228165046 - [N300LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300LW): [2340 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/2340%20LLC), [Hellertown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hellertown), S/N 62P09138165039 - [N36460](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36460): [63nl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/63NL%20LLC), [Willmar, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Willmar), built 1981, S/N 62P09008165029 - [N3648B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3648B): [Mcgill Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGILL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Greensboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Greensboro), built 1981, S/N 62P08668165006 - [N51EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51EL): [Aerostar Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAR%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1981, S/N 62P08788165014 - [N527J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527J): [Tim Butterfield Drilling Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIM%20BUTTERFIELD%20DRILLING%20INC), [Somerset, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Somerset), S/N 62P08888165021 - [N535RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N535RB): [Spectrum Energy Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECTRUM%20ENERGY%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N 62P09118165038 - [N602TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N602TP): [Chemic Plane LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEMIC%20PLANE%20LLC), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 1981, S/N 62P09078165035 - [N61RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61RG): [Engler Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLER%20ALEXANDER), [Normandy, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Normandy), S/N 62P09308165053 - [N62WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62WF): [Jjmac LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JJMAC%20LLC), [Barrington, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Barrington), S/N 62P09318165054 - [N663W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N663W): [Kajiya James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAJIYA%20JAMES%20T), [Duvall, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Duvall), S/N 62P09298165052 - [N6892Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6892Y): [Saliani John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALIANI%20JOHN), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), built 1981, S/N 62P08918165023 - [N6895D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6895D): [Pw Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PW%20AIR%20LLC), [Rockingham, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Rockingham), S/N 62P09148165040 - [N6896S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6896S): [Sullivan Leo W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SULLIVAN%20LEO%20W), [Ofallon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ofallon), built 1981, S/N 62P09278165050 - [N700GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700GP): [Henderson Donald P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20DONALD%20P), [Lagrange, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lagrange), built 1981, S/N 62P09108165037 - [N700LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700LD): [Northridge Consulting Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHRIDGE%20CONSULTING%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Santa Clarita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Clarita), built 1981, S/N 62P-928-8165051 - [N700WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700WG): [Neuro Endovascular Services And Technology LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEURO%20ENDOVASCULAR%20SERVICES%20AND%20TECHNOLOGY%20LLC), [Palm Harbor, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Harbor), built 1981, S/N 62P08868165020 - [N702EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N702EL): [Aerostar Transportation Systems LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAR%20TRANSPORTATION%20SYSTEMS%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1981, S/N 62P-0889-8165022 - [N98RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98RD): [Route 66 Aerostars LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUTE%2066%20AEROSTARS%20LLC), [Galena, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Galena), built 1981, S/N 62P09268165049 ## NTSB investigations (17) 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 CEN20FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA002), Oct 5, 2019: Piper Aerostar 602P (N326CW), Kokomo, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in… - [NTSB WPR17LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA076), Mar 11, 2017: Piper Aerostar 602P (N301FW), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical… - [NTSB WPR13LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA419), Sep 23, 2013: Piper PA60 602P (N35FD), Sandpoint, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to fly the approach at the appropriate landing speed and attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028), Nov 9, 2007: Piper PA-60-602P (N6895Z), McFarland, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA04CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA144), Jul 26, 2004: Piper Aerostar 602P (N663W), Seattle, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The landing gear extention not performed by the pilot. - [NTSB IAD03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA001), Oct 4, 2002: Piper Aerostar 602P (N700DJ), Bradford, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the night, instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB FTW02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA142), May 9, 2002: Piper Aerostar 602P (N61RG), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed extension of the main landing gear prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an… - [NTSB DEN01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA142), Aug 9, 2001: Piper PA-60-602P (N44JH), Rock Springs, WY, destroyed. Probable cause: the right main tire blowing out in flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA01WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA033), Dec 31, 2000: Aerostar 602P (N88AT), Penticton, Canada, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB NYC95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA087), Apr 12, 1995: Piper PA-60-602P (N602PC), Danbury, CT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DELAY IN INITIATING A GO-AROUND (ABORTED LANDING) AND FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE FLAPS WERE PROPERLY RESET FOR THE GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO… - [NTSB NYC94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA026), Oct 24, 1993: Piper PA-602P (N6891M), Falls Of Rough, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RUNWAY, RESULTING IN A TAXI OFF THE RUNWAY TO AVOID CONFLICT, ONTO SOFT TERRAIN, AND THE SUBSEQUENT COLLAPSE OF THE LANDING GEAR. - [NTSB BFO92FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA125), Sep 5, 1992: Piper PA-60-602P (N3647T), Georgetown, DE, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHILE CIRCLING TO LAND, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE MANEUVERING OF THE AIRPLANE AND HIS… - [NTSB NYC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA040), Dec 21, 1989: Piper PA-60-602P (N6894Y), Frenchtown, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE TURBOCHARGER TAILPIPE EXHAUST STACK ON THE RIGHT ENGINE BY THE MECHANIC(S). THE FAILURE OF THE TAILPIPE PERMITTED HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST TO WEAKEN THE… - [NTSB ATL84FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA286), Sep 14, 1984: Piper 602P (N6897L), Dayton, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI84LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA102), Feb 3, 1984: Piper Aerostar 602P (N6895D), Bellaire, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA044), Jan 6, 1983: Piper Aerostar 602P (N6893L), Almy, WY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW82FRA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA16), Feb 11, 1982: Piper PA-60-602P (N6894L), Brenham, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (32) 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 20191005015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191005015609A), Oct 5, 2019: Piper AEROSTAR 602P (N326CW), Kokomo, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 5, 2019, at approximately 1702 EDT, N326CW, a Piper PA-60-602P Aerostar, impacted terrain shortly after departure from the Kokomo Municipal Airport… - [Accident 20170311002019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170311002019A), Mar 11, 2017: Piper AEROSTAR 602P (N301FW), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. On the first flight subsequent to an owner assist annual inspection, the aircraft departed kszt for kmev. The pilot stated that during the flight, aircraft… - [Accident 20130923019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130923019679A), Sep 23, 2013: Piper AEROSTAR 602P (N35FD), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot landed long on runway, touching down over half way down the runway. Aircraft departed the end of the runway, traveling over 550 feet further before going… - [Incident 20100719040049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100719040049I), Jul 19, 2010: Piper AEROSTAR 60 (N300LW), Lititz, PA, Minor damage. While established on approach to rwy 26, N300LW instructed by lns ATCT to manuever to avoid overtaking other aircraft cleared for landing. Pilot retracted… - [Incident 20081011850039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081011850039I), Oct 11, 2008: Piper AEROSTAR602P (N6891M), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot reported that during descent, he noticed a vibration in the seat. He scanned the engine instruments and did not see any discrepancies. He… - [Incident 20080310837779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080310837779I), Mar 10, 2008: N6892Y, West Chester, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 3/10/2008 during landing after a VFR left hand pattern to runway 27 at oqn (Brandywine, PA) the right propeller and right wing tip struck the runway.… - [Accident 20071109828049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071109828049A), Nov 9, 2007: Piper PA60602P (N6895Z), Mcfarland, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (-23) The aircraft departed roseburg, or enroute to carlsbad, CA on an IFR flight plan. Prior to departure, the pilot had the airplane topped off with fuel… - [Incident 20061105030299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061105030299I), Nov 5, 2006: Piper PA60602P (N114VF), Cadillac, MI, Minor damage. (-23) The airplane took off from bridgeport CT enroute to duluth MN with a fuel stop at saginaw mbs airport. After taking off from saginaw airport (mbs), MI… - [Accident 20040725014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040725014989A), Jul 25, 2004: Piper PA60602P (N663W), Seattle, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot, Mr. Kajiya, landed gear up at Boeing field. - [Incident 20030503007749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030503007749I), May 3, 2003: Piper PA60602P (N663W), Coeur D Alene, ID, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft on IFR flight plan from Coeur d'Alene, ID (coe) to seattle, WA (bfi). While climbing thru FL 200 to be assigned altitude of FL220, the forward… - [Accident 20021003029969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021003029969A), Oct 3, 2002: Piper PA60602P (N700DJ), Bradford, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At 21:25 local time, N700DJ made an uncontrolled flight into terrain, crashed, and was found 3.7 miles from the approach end of runway 32 at the Bradford… - [Accident 20020509012539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020509012539A), May 9, 2002: Piper PA60602P (N61RG), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. (-23) On may 9, 2002, at approximately 1147 mountain daylight time, a Piper 602P, N61RG, registered to norris aviation, LLC, experienced failure of the left… - [Accident 20010803022739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010803022739A), Aug 3, 2001: N44JH, Rocksprings, WY, No damage. (-23) As the aircraft was climbing out an explosion was heard by the pilot from the right wheel well location. Pilot returned for a landing and lost control of… - [Incident 20000104002539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000104002539I), Jan 4, 2000: Piper PA60602P (N700DJ), Jamestown, NY. On 1/4/00 Piper PA-602P, N700DJ, s/n 62P09238165047, piloted by james paige, experienced complete electrical failure during an instrument approach to… - [Incident 19990911034729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990911034729I), Sep 11, 1999: Piper PA60602P (N663W), Atwater, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On September 11, 1999, at approx. 10:30AM, N663W a Aerostar 602P s/n 62P 09298165052, attempted to land at the gold coast eaa airshow and fly-in at… - [Incident 19970410013249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970410013249I), Apr 10, 1997: Piper PA60602P (N700DJ), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: while taxiing to FBO the pilots right knee bumped the landing gear handle into the gear up position. Nose gear collapsed causing minor damage. - [Incident 19961027042589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961027042589I), Oct 27, 1996: Piper PA60602P (N22EE), Augusta, GA, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot was unable to get a green light on the landing gear indicating system. He flew 1.5 hours, attempting to lower the gear and then landing… - [Accident 19950412011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950412011249A), Apr 12, 1995: Piper PA60602P (N602PC), Danbury, CT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Landed long and hot due low ceiling. Unable stop. Began go around too late. Stalled into trees. Not MEL IFR rated. - [Accident 19931024052399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931024052399A), Oct 24, 1993: Piper PA60602P (N6891M), Falls Of Rough, KY, Substantial damage. Back taxiing saw aircraft on final. Taxied off runway. Soft turf. Right main gear collapsed taxiing onto runway. - [Accident 19920905035389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920905035389A), Sep 5, 1992: Piper PA60602P (N3647T), Georgetown, DE, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Stalled out of a slow speed steeply banked turn after being too high for straight in landing on VOR approach. - [Accident 19891221052459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891221052459A), Dec 21, 1989: Piper PA60602P (N6894Y), Frenchtown, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Fire right engine at cruise. Engine tore off. Went into spin. Exhaust pipe on turbocharger broke. Superstar kit. - [Incident 19891127063319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891127063319I), Nov 27, 1989: Piper PA60602P (N3648B), Syracuse, NY. Engine lost power. Descended, a fuel cross feed valve had frozen. Warmer air corrected problem. Power restored. - [Incident 19890109005469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890109005469I), Jan 9, 1989: Piper PA60602P (N3648B), Binghamton, NY. Top of main cabin door opened on climbout. Declared emergency. Returned. Pilot hit door latch with elbow on climb. - [Incident 19880716040559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880716040559I), Jul 16, 1988: Piper PA60602P (N6894Y), Aspen, CO, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Nose landing gear was out of rig. - [Incident 19870130027039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870130027039I), Jan 30, 1987: Piper PA60602P (N6895Z), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. The left main gear collapsed on landing roll. The retract cylinder rod end was found to be broken. - [Incident 19850430032039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850430032039I), Apr 30, 1985: Piper PA60602P (N6081P), Calexico, CA, Minor damage. After landing and parking, noticed inboard gear door hanging down. Found broken bellcrank. - [Incident 19850418058729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850418058729I), Apr 18, 1985: Piper PA60602P (N6895Z), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. Aircraft veered on landing when right main gear scissor broke. Departed side of runway into a ditch. - [Accident 19840914048389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840914048389A), Sep 14, 1984: Piper PA60602P (N6897L), Dayton, TN, Destroyed. Pilot attempted to land VFR during poor visibility. Impacted ground in left turn toward runway threshold. - [Accident 19840203002119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840203002119A), Feb 3, 1984: Piper PA60602P (N6895D), Bellaire, MI, Substantial damage. Ice on airfoils. Failed to use deicers. Aircraft stalled on landing flare. Impact drove landing gear thru wings. - [Accident 19830105002079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830105002079A), Jan 5, 1983: Piper PA60602P (N6893L), Almy, WY, Destroyed. Aircraft was seen to pitch up roll over and crash on the landing approach. Was loaded too FAR aft of CG. - [Incident 19820509023919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820509023919I), May 9, 1982: Piper 602P (N6894Y), Norman, OK. In climb at 12000 feet, left manifold pressure dropped from 35 to 17 inches. Pilot throttled back to idle. Landed. - [Accident 19820211003179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820211003179A), Feb 11, 1982: Piper 602P (N6894L), Brenham, TX, Substantial damage. Takeoff was nose-high. Pilot closed throttle. Airplane stalled and crashed. Nose up pitch trim. Loaded aft CG. --- 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.