# Smith AEROSTAR 600

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8360602
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH
- Model: AEROSTAR 600
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 186 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 40
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600

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 (40)

- [N10AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10AB): [Am Defense](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20DEFENSE), [St Johns, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/St%20Johns), S/N 60-0349-126
- [N11111](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11111): [Star Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAR%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1976, S/N 60-0329-121
- [N16HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16HM): [Rfs Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RFS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), built 1977, S/N 60-0483-156
- [N1T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1T): [Hall George E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20GEORGE%20E%20JR), [Hillsborough, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hillsborough), built 1969, S/N 60-0014
- [N21VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21VT): [Cle Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Palm Beach Gardens, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Beach%20Gardens), built 1974, S/N 60-0185-082
- [N21WD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21WD): [Mullens Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLENS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero), built 1975, S/N 60-0197-087
- [N2PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2PB): [Roth Jon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTH%20JON%20A), [Rch Palos Vrd, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rch%20Palos%20Vrd), built 1973, S/N 60-0140-060
- [N318TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318TC): [Gilmer Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILMER%20THOMAS), [Toccoa, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Toccoa), built 1976, S/N 60-0316-117
- [N338NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338NA): [Meister Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEISTER%20SCOTT%20R), [Skillman, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Skillman), built 1978, S/N 60-0487-158
- [N3WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3WR): [Aic Advocates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIC%20ADVOCATES%20LLC), [Toccoa, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Toccoa), S/N 60-0386-137
- [N409JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409JB): [Penstar Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENSTAR%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1969, S/N 60003988
- [N48TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48TN): [West Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20THOMAS%20L), [Payson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Payson), built 1975, S/N 60-0214-094
- [N511AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511AS): [Rucker Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUCKER%20GARY%20R), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), built 1974, S/N 600153067
- [N5678](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5678): [Hutter Peter S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTER%20PETER%20S), [Aspen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aspen), built 1969, S/N 60-0017
- [N5FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5FA): [Biehunko Robert Bryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIEHUNKO%20ROBERT%20BRYAN), [Munford, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Munford), S/N 600310115
- [N600ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600ED): [Weskalnies Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESKALNIES%20MICHAEL), [Jarrettsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Jarrettsville), built 1969, S/N 60-0013
- [N600FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600FA): [Beaver Creek Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAVER%20CREEK%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Bangor, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Bangor), built 1975, S/N 60-0246-101
- [N600JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600JK): [Mcdonald Harry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20HARRY), [Toccoa, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Toccoa), built 1975, S/N 60-0257-104
- [N600NJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600NJ): [Kralta Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRALTA%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), built 1975, S/N 60-0199-088
- [N600R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600R): [Savanna Lakes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVANNA%20LAKES%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1969, S/N 60-0018
- [N60GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60GW): [Bangert Computer Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANGERT%20COMPUTER%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Shawnee, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Shawnee), built 1969, S/N 60-0030
- [N60PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60PR): [Harben Grover III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBEN%20GROVER%20III), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), built 1978, S/N 60-0490-159
- [N60VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60VB): [Vvs Implements LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VVS%20IMPLEMENTS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 60-0182-080
- [N612HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N612HM): [Whittram Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITTRAM%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1976, S/N 60-0299-112
- [N70VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70VB): [Palmy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMY%20LLC), [Lander, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Lander), S/N 60-0446-150
- [N722TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N722TT): [Next Gen Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEXT%20GEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Jenks, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Jenks), built 1976, S/N 60-0285-108
- [N7400S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7400S): [Hutter Charles G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTER%20CHARLES%20G), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1968, S/N 60-0002
- [N7411S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7411S): [Naik Narayan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAIK%20NARAYAN), [Claremore, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Claremore), built 1969, S/N 60-0016
- [N7438S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7438S): [Frana Joel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANA%20JOEL%20A), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1969, S/N 60-0025
- [N7496S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7496S): [Smith Linda L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20LINDA%20L), [Port Charlotte, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Charlotte), built 1970, S/N 60-0047-108
- [N7528S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7528S): [Doran Jeff T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORAN%20JEFF%20T), [Westerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Westerville), S/N 60-0190-086
- [N7533S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7533S): [D & T Wilson Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%20%26%20T%20WILSON%20CO%20INC), [Hillsboro, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hillsboro), built 1974, S/N 60-0165-073
- [N78TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78TS): [Celeritas Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CELERITAS%20CORP), [Cranford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Cranford), built 1977, S/N 60-0470-155
- [N8025J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8025J): [Torres Rafael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORRES%20RAFAEL), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1978, S/N 60-0503-163
- [N8818X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8818X): [Beech Bash In The Bluegrass LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECH%20BASH%20IN%20THE%20BLUEGRASS%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1973, S/N 60-0143-063
- [N90349](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90349): [Williams David Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20DAVID%20ANTHONY), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1975, S/N 60-0202-090
- [N90500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90500): [Hutter Karl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTER%20KARL%20G), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1976, S/N 60-0293-110
- [N90509](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90509): [Mccollum Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOLLUM%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Toccoa, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Toccoa), built 1976, S/N 60-0297-111
- [N92MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92MG): [Castle Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), built 1977, S/N 60-0363-129
- [N9762Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9762Q): [Mazda Russell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAZDA%20RUSSELL), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1977, S/N 60-0383-136

## NTSB investigations (59, 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 ERA22FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA351), Aug 2, 2022: Smith Aerostar 600 (N9784Q), South Haven Charter Township, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A 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…
- [NTSB ERA15WA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA355), Sep 11, 2015: Smith AEROSTAR600 (N164HH), Santa Fé de Antioquia, Colombia, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB WAS05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA004), Jan 18, 2005: Aerostar 600 (N7478S), Cornelia, South Africa, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB CHI01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA174), Jun 14, 2001: Smith Aerostar 600 (N7484S), Wonewoc, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The deer on the runway as the airplane was landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA140), Apr 20, 2000: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N7528S), Vieques, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during approach to landing resulting in the aircraft touching down hard, short of the runway, and receiving substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA038), Nov 21, 1999: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N97CC), Avalon, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.
- [NTSB NYC98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA179), Sep 5, 1998: Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 (N600JB), Marietta, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper…
- [NTSB NYC98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA092), Apr 10, 1998: Aerostar 600A (N7527S), Mapleton, ME, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023), Nov 15, 1993: Piper PA-60 (N91WW), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB DEN93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA031), Mar 3, 1993: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N90399), Panama City, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL.
- [NTSB FTW91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA045), Mar 1, 1991: Piper PA-60-600 (N7488S), Fort Chaffee, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINES BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN OIL LOSS, DETERIORATED ENGINE…
- [NTSB MIA90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA021), Nov 2, 1989: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N7526S), Apopka, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER, WHILE PROCEEDING OVER A LAKE AND APPROACHING THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT.
- [NTSB NYC89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA113), Apr 6, 1989: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N90437), Utica, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FIRE IN THE COCKPIT FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE.
- [NTSB NYC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA058), Dec 31, 1988: Piper PA-60 (N90393), Somerville, NJ, destroyed. Probable cause: IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS WHILE APPROACHING THE AIRPORT ON FINAL APPROACH WITH DEFECTIVE MAGNETOS. THE RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND, RAISED…
- [NTSB MIA88FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA201), Jun 20, 1988: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N90360), Catano, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL88FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA052), Dec 4, 1987: Piper PA-60-600 (N500TS), Mansfield, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA018), Oct 26, 1987: Piper PA-60 (N742WP), Ardmore, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010), Oct 23, 1987: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N554AC), Oshtemo Townshp, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA87IA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA246), Sep 16, 1987: Piper PA-60 (N9784Q), W.Palm Beach, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL87DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEK01), Jul 14, 1987: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N127GS), Columbus, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA004), Oct 7, 1986: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N338NA), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA002), Oct 2, 1986: Piper PA-60-600 (N217HM), Tallahassee, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC86IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA231), Sep 9, 1986: Piper PA-60-600 (N90349), Binghamton, NY, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL86FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA147), May 29, 1986: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N260A), Dickson, TN, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA130), Apr 23, 1986: Piper PA-60 (N90676), Panama City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA069), Feb 2, 1986: Piper PA-60 (N9784Q), Folkston, GA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL86FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG05), Nov 12, 1985: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N107MW), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA242), Aug 30, 1985: Smith, Ted Aerostar PA-600 (N47GP), Sarasota, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA131), Mar 25, 1985: Piper Aerostar 600 (N79CM), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA021), Oct 30, 1984: Piper PA-60 (N79CM), Jacksonville, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL85LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA006), Oct 11, 1984: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 (N66CM), Abbeville, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI84LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA137), Mar 23, 1984: Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 (N9823Q), Detroit, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA200), Aug 9, 1983: Aerostar 600 (N7447S), Pahokee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA056), Jan 25, 1983: Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 Aerostar (N9759Q), Philadelphia, PA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB LAX82FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA161), May 8, 1982: Smith Aerostar 600 (N8007J), Burbank, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB CHI82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA077), Mar 4, 1982: Smith Aerostar 600 (N9530Q), Elyria, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82FHD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD06), Feb 3, 1982: Ted Smith Aerostar 600 (N9759Q), Toms River, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA070), May 6, 1981: Aerostar 600 (N79CM), Orlando, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DA054), Jul 11, 1979: Ted Smith TS-600 (N500TS), Atlantic City, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FID12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID12), Apr 4, 1979: Ted Smith 600 (N702HB), Richmond, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA024), Mar 22, 1979: Aerostar 600 (N90501), Sikeston, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79FCA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA07), Jan 10, 1979: Aerostar 600A (N7541S), Cabool, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA109), Sep 18, 1978: Ted Smith 600 (N7547S), Morrisville, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRD50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRD50), Aug 13, 1978: Aerostar 600 (N7446S), Myrtle Grove, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA105), Jul 19, 1978: Ted Smith 600 (N868Y), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW78FRG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG22), Jan 21, 1978: Aerostar 601 (N9784Q), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID21), Jun 21, 1977: Aerostar 600 (N97CC), South Hill, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCD06), Dec 29, 1976: Aero-Star 600 (N7468S), Pella, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM45), Aug 17, 1976: Ted Smith 600 (N7484S), West Mifflin, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG95), Aug 13, 1976: Ted Smith 600 (N7512S), Topeka, KS, substantial damage

All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (121, 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.

- [Incident 20260919012189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260919012189I), Sep 19, 2026: Smith AEROSTAR 600 (N11111), Gig Harbor, WA, Minor damage. I 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…
- [Accident 20220802013979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220802013979A), Aug 2, 2022: Smith AEROSTAR 600 (N9784Q), South Haven, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On August 02, 2022 at approximately 0800 local time, a Smith Aerostar 600 aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to a commercial rated pilot disappeared…
- [Incident 20130930023129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130930023129I), Sep 30, 2013: Smith AEROSTAR 600 (N8025J), San Juan, PR, Substantial damage. Pilot[privacy data omitted] was practicing touch and go at Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport when the local controller instructed N8025J to extend the…
- [Incident 20060323003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060323003459I), Mar 23, 2006: Piper PA60600 (N604TE), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed ADS, encountered engine problems. Requested return to ADS. The number 2 engine stopped running. Shut down and secured engine. On…
- [Incident 20041014030859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041014030859I), Oct 14, 2004: Piper PA60600 (N21WD), Logan, WV, Minor damage. (-23) Crw ATC cleared N21WD to descend to 3800 MSL, pilot stated he broke out of the bases at 5000 MSL into VMC conditions 15 NE of the Logan, west Virginia…
- [Accident 20010614019039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010614019039A), Jun 14, 2001: N7484S, Wonewoc, WI, No damage. (.19)On June 14, 2001, at 1400 central daylight time, a smith Aerostar 600 , N7484S, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing…
- [Accident 20000420010429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000420010429A), Apr 20, 2000: N7528S, Isla De Vieques, Puerto Rico, No damage. (-23) On 4/20/2000, while approaching and landing at Vieques, suffered a hard landing, resulting in substantial damages. The a/c was visually inspected and it…
- [Accident 19991121041129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121041129A), Nov 21, 1999: Piper PA60600 (N97CC), Avalon, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The a/c departed fullerton, CA airport, was conducting "airwork" off the coast south of seal beach, CA. At 1015 PDT radar and radio contact was lost when…
- [Accident 19980904022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980904022659A), Sep 4, 1998: N600JB, Marietta, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft lost an engine on take-off, pilot attempted to return to airport and lost control and crashed. Pilot received fatal injuries. (.4)the airplane…
- [Accident 19980410006439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980410006439A), Apr 10, 1998: Piper PA60600 (N7527S), Presque Isle, ME, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft crashed at the end of rwy 1 on takeoff, pilot suffered fatal inj acft was destroyed, Presque Isle, ME. (.4) the twin-engine Aerostar departed on runway 1.…
- [Incident 19970122002249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970122002249I), Jan 22, 1997: Piper PA60600 (N600JK), Gaithersburg, MD, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot was on IFR flight from florence, SC to Gaithersburg, MD. At 2312 UTC he canceled IFR flight plan and proceeded VFR to runway 32. Pilot…
- [Incident 19961015042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961015042259I), Oct 15, 1996: Piper PA60600 (N9759Q), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Nose wheel collapsed while starting engines. Unable to find cause of collapse. No mention position gear handle.
- [Incident 19960516014289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960516014289I), May 16, 1996: Piper PA60600 (N801MA), Birmingham, AL. Narrative: this incident occurred during the conduct of an FAA 135 checkride. During acceleration on the centerline for takeoff, through 100 mph IAS for…
- [Incident 19940903025459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940903025459I), Sep 3, 1994: Piper PA60600 (N7411S), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Nose wheel collpased on landing. Damaged nose gear doors and radome.
- [Incident 19940429014469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940429014469I), Apr 29, 1994: Piper PA60600 (N7527S), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Engine failed in flight. Diverted to Jacksonville. Found upper thru bolt had failed.
- [Incident 19940128005109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940128005109I), Jan 28, 1994: Piper PA60600 (N90349), Middletown, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: the part 135 aircraft, a Piper PA60-600 was on an instrument flight plan from agc, allegheny, CO., PA to phl, philadelphia, PA in cruise flight at…
- [Accident 19931115046131A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931115046131A), Nov 15, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N91WW), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. During taxi for takeoff struck N1753V a 172 that was in runup area waiting for departure. Blamed blinded by sun.
- [Incident 19930303007179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930303007179I), Mar 3, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N9823Q), Pellston, MI, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout.
- [Accident 19930303004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930303004289A), Mar 3, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N90399), Panama City, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Circling to land after IFR approach made close in wing over to align with runway. Was too low for timely pull out.
- [Incident 19930222003409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930222003409I), Feb 22, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N801MA), Smyrna, TN, Minor damage. Door opened on descent. Landed safely. Plexiglass in door had broken and struck the propeller.
- [Incident 19930106001489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930106001489I), Jan 6, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N876SM), Birmingham, AL, Minor damage. Smoke coming from main gear then flames while taxing. Fire put out. Parking brakes not fully released. Overheated.
- [Incident 19930104006539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930104006539I), Jan 4, 1993: Piper PA60600 (N109MW), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. While taxiing into the ramp, pilot struck a parked aircraft.
- [Incident 19921226054879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921226054879I), Dec 26, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N944TS), Jeffersonville, IN, Minor damage. Pilot looking at traffic forgot to lower gear until he was at flare. Lowered gear too late gear collaspsed landing.
- [Incident 19920728033349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920728033349I), Jul 28, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N9784Q), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19920709029639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920709029639I), Jul 9, 1992: Piper PA60600 (N742WP), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Caution light door ajar on climbout. Returned. Wind tore door panel off. Landed safely. Door latching lock worn.
- [Incident 19910701034059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910701034059I), Jul 1, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N7438S), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. Pilot landed with landing gear not in landing position.
- [Incident 19910612030709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910612030709I), Jun 12, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N9759Q), Mobile, AL, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing. Company pilot had feathered right engine. Engine containing hydraulic pump had quit
- [Accident 19910301003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910301003829A), Mar 1, 1991: Piper PA60600 (N7488S), Fort Smith, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost right engine on climbout. Tried return. Hit trees. Burned. Engines had recent overhaul were in poor condition.
- [Accident 19891102044409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891102044409A), Nov 2, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N7526S), Apopka, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Impact with lake waters. Pilot was up all night. No mechanical.
- [Incident 19891013057729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013057729I), Oct 13, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N7411S), Columbia, SC, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Investigation could not duplicate malfunction reported.
- [Incident 19890829047419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890829047419I), Aug 29, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N9784Q), Columbus, GA, Minor damage. Low oil pressure on right engine. Precautionary landing. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Found stuck exhaust valve.
- [Incident 19890508029529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890508029529I), May 8, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N7526S), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Gear extended on climb. Hydraulic pressure at 0. Returned. Nose gear collpased. Hydraulic pressure hose ruptured.
- [Accident 19890406006539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890406006539A), Apr 6, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N90437), Utica, NY, Substantial damage. Smoke in cockpit. Landed and fire erupted on rollout. Cockpit destroyed. Possible electrical short.
- [Incident 19890403018319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890403018319I), Apr 3, 1989: Piper PA60600 (N338NA), Augusta, GA, Minor damage. Aircrafts nose gear collapsed while taxiing for departure. Prop tips and lower fuselage damaged. Cause not stated.
- [Accident 19881231057159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881231057159A), Dec 31, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N90393), Somerville, NJ, Destroyed. Appears problem right engine. Stalled and rolled over on right turn go around. Both engines mags in poor condition.
- [Incident 19881122068259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881122068259I), Nov 22, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N7527S), Mobile, AL. Emergency hatch departed during descent. Landed safely. Retaining pin had slid out.
- [Incident 19881101061259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881101061259I), Nov 1, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N138TS), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Almost landed gear up. Go-around made as propellers struck runway. Landed safely on second attempt.
- [Incident 19881003070319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881003070319I), Oct 3, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N90399), St Petersburg, FL. Given conflicting vectors by ATC approach. Contacted macdill approach for help and was vectored to orlando.
- [Accident 19880620036339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880620036339A), Jun 20, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N90360), Catano, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Reported controls locked in right turn on takeoff with rear baggage door open. Crashed. Possible control lock on.
- [Incident 19880602032819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880602032819I), Jun 2, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N78TS), Meridian, MS. Lost one engine and other surging on downwind. Force landed on a highway. No defects found. Indicates fuel errors.
- [Incident 19880211012599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880211012599I), Feb 11, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N90349), Cincinnati, OH, Minor damage. Landing gear switch inadvertently actuated in PIC haste to clear aircraft off taxiway.
- [Incident 19880108005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880108005609I), Jan 8, 1988: Piper PA60600 (N90676), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Main gear scissor found broken.
- [Incident 19871215077249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871215077249I), Dec 15, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N9823Q), Battle Creek, MI, Minor damage. Lost directional control on takeoff. Aborted. Slid off runway. Blown into a runway sign.
- [Accident 19871203069069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871203069069A), Dec 3, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N500TS), Mansfield, OH, Destroyed. Struck trees and crashed while on asr approach with right engine out. Engine case cracked at welds. Icing on acrft.
- [Accident 19871026060879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871026060879A), Oct 26, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N742WP), Ardmore, OK, Substantial damage. Landed short of the runway. Impact tore off the right gear and the left gear collapsed in the slide on the runway.
- [Accident 19871023061829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871023061829A), Oct 23, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N554AC), Kalamazoo, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Cylinder separated on right engine and tore off top half of cowling causing drag. Unable to make airport. Crashed.
- [Incident 19870916066019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870916066019I), Sep 16, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N9784Q), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. The left main gear collapsed on landing. Torque link found broken. Link pin PN4000503 had failed. Wheel rotated.
- [Incident 19870829055629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829055629I), Aug 29, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N7478S), Binghamton, NY, Minor damage. Engine vibration and seizure on takeoff. Returned. No hydraulic pressure. Nose gear collapsed. Cracked engine case.
- [Accident 19870713037449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870713037449A), Jul 13, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N127GS), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. The aircraft taxied off the pavement into a culvert. Dark, wet conditions existed. Pilot misjudged his position.
- [Incident 19870413016269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870413016269I), Apr 13, 1987: Piper PA60600 (N9759Q), Montgomery, AL, Minor damage. Left main gear departed runway side on rollout. Found gear scissor broken, wheel turned 90 degrees.

All 121: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/incidents.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Piper AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600): 45 registered aircraft, registry code 7106001
- [Butler AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/butler-aerostar-600): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1710602
- [Piper AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7104100

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