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Smith AEROSTAR 600

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8360602

Manufacturer (registry)
SMITH
Model
AEROSTAR 600
Registry code
8360602
Registered
40 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
186 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 92

1967Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 40

N10ABAm Defense · St Johns, FLS/N 60-0349-126N11111Star Flight LLC · Bellevue, WABuilt 1976 · S/N 60-0329-121N16HMRfs Aviation LLC · Greer, SCBuilt 1977 · S/N 60-0483-156
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8360602')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 59

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 34 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA22FA351Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MIA loss of power to the left engine due to contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to properly configure the airplane for flight with one engine inoperative.Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA15WA355Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSmith AEROSTAR600 · Santa Fé de Antioquia, ColombiaSep 11, 2015 · N164HH · DestroyedNTSB WAS05WA004Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationAerostar 600 · Cornelia, South AfricaJan 18, 2005 · N7478S · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8360602')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 121

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260919012189ISmith Aerostar 600 · Gig Harbor, WAI conducted a CFR part 91 flight in a 1976 Smith Aerostar, [privacy data omitted], on 19 September 2026. The purpose of the flight was a pleasure flight to include a scenic lap around Mt. Rainier for my two passengers. The aircraft is based at the auburn…Sep 19, 2026 · N11111 · Minor damageAccident 20220802013979ASmith Aerostar 600 · South Haven, MIOn August 02, 2022 at approximately 0800 local time, a Smith Aerostar 600 aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to a commercial rated pilot disappeared shortly after takeoff from runway 05 at the South Haven regional airport (lwa), South Haven,…Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20130930023129ISmith Aerostar 600 · San Juan, PRPilot[privacy data omitted] was practicing touch and go at Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport when the local controller instructed N8025J to extend the downwind for traffic at which tme the pilot became distracted and failed to lower the landing gear.…Sep 30, 2013 · N8025J · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8360602')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Piper AEROSTAR 60045 registered aircraftRegistry code 7106001Butler AEROSTAR 6001 registered aircraftRegistry code 1710602Piper AEROSTAR 6001 registered aircraftRegistry code 7104100
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AEROSTAR600' AND m.code NOT IN ('8360602')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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