Smith AEROSTAR 600

FAA incident reports · 121

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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 damageIncident 20060323003459IPiper PA60600 · Dallas, TX(-23) Aircraft departed ADS, encountered engine problems. Requested return to ADS. The number 2 engine stopped running. Shut down and secured engine. On landing had three green. Touched down and on roll out nose gear collapsed. Left engine prop struck the…Mar 23, 2006 · N604TE · Minor damageIncident 20041014030859IPiper PA60600 · Logan, WV(-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 airport (6L4). The pilot stated he cancelled his IFR with crw ATC and continued a straight in visual…Oct 14, 2004 · N21WD · Minor damageAccident 20010614019039AN7484S · Wonewoc, WI(.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 on runway 28 (2,740 feet by 90 feet, dry asphalt) at the three castles airpark (4D1), Wonewoc,…Jun 14, 2001 · N7484S · No damageAccident 20000420010429AN7528S · Isla De Vieques, Puerto Rico(-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 was noted that the wings skins were buckled, and some other major damage to the fuselage. Aviation…Apr 20, 2000 · N7528S · No damageAccident 19991121041129APiper PA60600 · Avalon, CA(-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 the a/c was 20 miles south of seal beach (sli) VOR. The wreckage and remains of one person were…Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19980904022659AN600JB · Marietta, PA(-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 departed at night after maintenance on the left engine. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…Sep 4, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19980410006439APiper PA60600 · Presque Isle, MEAcft 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. While on initial climb, after take-off, witnesses observed the airplane roll to the left until it…Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19970122002249IPiper PA60600 · Gaithersburg, MDNarrative: 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 reported normal approach and touchdown. Shortly after touchdown during rollout he applied brakes and felt…Jan 22, 1997 · N600JK · Minor damageIncident 19961015042259IPiper PA60600 · Orlando, FLNose wheel collapsed while starting engines. Unable to find cause of collapse. No mention position gear handle.Oct 15, 1996 · N9759Q · Minor damageIncident 19960516014289IPiper PA60600 · Birmingham, ALNarrative: this incident occurred during the conduct of an FAA 135 checkride. During acceleration on the centerline for takeoff, through 100 mph IAS for initial rotation, the aircraft began veering towards the right side of runway. Both throttles were closed…May 16, 1996 · N801MAIncident 19940903025459IPiper PA60600 · Atlanta, GANose wheel collpased on landing. Damaged nose gear doors and radome.Sep 3, 1994 · N7411S · Minor damageIncident 19940429014469IPiper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FLEngine failed in flight. Diverted to Jacksonville. Found upper thru bolt had failed.Apr 29, 1994 · N7527S · Minor damageIncident 19940128005109IPiper PA60600 · Middletown, PANarrative: 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 5000' MSL when the pilot heard a loud bang from the right engine. The pilot secured the right engine…Jan 28, 1994 · N90349 · Minor damageAccident 19931115046131APiper PA60600 · Orlando, FLDuring taxi for takeoff struck N1753V a 172 that was in runup area waiting for departure. Blamed blinded by sun.Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · Substantial damageIncident 19930303007179IPiper PA60600 · Pellston, MILanding gear collapsed on landing rollout.Mar 3, 1993 · N9823Q · Minor damageAccident 19930303004289APiper PA60600 · Panama City, FLCircling to land after IFR approach made close in wing over to align with runway. Was too low for timely pull out.Mar 3, 1993 · N90399 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19930222003409IPiper PA60600 · Smyrna, TNDoor opened on descent. Landed safely. Plexiglass in door had broken and struck the propeller.Feb 22, 1993 · N801MA · Minor damageIncident 19930106001489IPiper PA60600 · Birmingham, ALSmoke coming from main gear then flames while taxing. Fire put out. Parking brakes not fully released. Overheated.Jan 6, 1993 · N876SM · Minor damageIncident 19930104006539IPiper PA60600 · Tampa, FLWhile taxiing into the ramp, pilot struck a parked aircraft.Jan 4, 1993 · N109MW · Minor damageIncident 19921226054879IPiper PA60600 · Jeffersonville, INPilot looking at traffic forgot to lower gear until he was at flare. Lowered gear too late gear collaspsed landing.Dec 26, 1992 · N944TS · Minor damageIncident 19920728033349IPiper PA60600 · Atlanta, GANose gear collapsed on landing rollout.Jul 28, 1992 · N9784Q · Minor damageIncident 19920709029639IPiper PA60600 · Midland, TXCaution light door ajar on climbout. Returned. Wind tore door panel off. Landed safely. Door latching lock worn.Jul 9, 1992 · N742WP · Minor damageIncident 19910701034059IPiper PA60600 · Lancaster, PAPilot landed with landing gear not in landing position.Jul 1, 1991 · N7438S · Minor damageIncident 19910612030709IPiper PA60600 · Mobile, ALNose gear collapsed on landing. Company pilot had feathered right engine. Engine containing hydraulic pump had quitJun 12, 1991 · N9759Q · Minor damageAccident 19910301003829APiper PA60600 · Fort Smith, ARLost right engine on climbout. Tried return. Hit trees. Burned. Engines had recent overhaul were in poor condition.Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19891102044409APiper PA60600 · Apopka, FLImpact with lake waters. Pilot was up all night. No mechanical.Nov 2, 1989 · N7526S · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19891013057729IPiper PA60600 · Columbia, SCNose gear collapsed on rollout. Investigation could not duplicate malfunction reported.Oct 13, 1989 · N7411S · Minor damageIncident 19890829047419IPiper PA60600 · Columbus, GALow oil pressure on right engine. Precautionary landing. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Found stuck exhaust valve.Aug 29, 1989 · N9784Q · Minor damageIncident 19890508029529IPiper PA60600 · Orlando, FLGear extended on climb. Hydraulic pressure at 0. Returned. Nose gear collpased. Hydraulic pressure hose ruptured.May 8, 1989 · N7526S · Minor damageAccident 19890406006539APiper PA60600 · Utica, NYSmoke in cockpit. Landed and fire erupted on rollout. Cockpit destroyed. Possible electrical short.Apr 6, 1989 · N90437 · Substantial damageIncident 19890403018319IPiper PA60600 · Augusta, GAAircrafts nose gear collapsed while taxiing for departure. Prop tips and lower fuselage damaged. Cause not stated.Apr 3, 1989 · N338NA · Minor damageAccident 19881231057159APiper PA60600 · Somerville, NJAppears problem right engine. Stalled and rolled over on right turn go around. Both engines mags in poor condition.Dec 31, 1988 · N90393 · DestroyedIncident 19881122068259IPiper PA60600 · Mobile, ALEmergency hatch departed during descent. Landed safely. Retaining pin had slid out.Nov 22, 1988 · N7527SIncident 19881101061259IPiper PA60600 · Atlanta, GAAlmost landed gear up. Go-around made as propellers struck runway. Landed safely on second attempt.Nov 1, 1988 · N138TS · Minor damageIncident 19881003070319IPiper PA60600 · St Petersburg, FLGiven conflicting vectors by ATC approach. Contacted macdill approach for help and was vectored to orlando.Oct 3, 1988 · N90399Accident 19880620036339APiper PA60600 · Catano, Puerto RicoReported controls locked in right turn on takeoff with rear baggage door open. Crashed. Possible control lock on.Jun 20, 1988 · N90360 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19880602032819IPiper PA60600 · Meridian, MSLost one engine and other surging on downwind. Force landed on a highway. No defects found. Indicates fuel errors.Jun 2, 1988 · N78TSIncident 19880211012599IPiper PA60600 · Cincinnati, OHLanding gear switch inadvertently actuated in PIC haste to clear aircraft off taxiway.Feb 11, 1988 · N90349 · Minor damageIncident 19880108005609IPiper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FLLost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Main gear scissor found broken.Jan 8, 1988 · N90676 · Minor damageIncident 19871215077249IPiper PA60600 · Battle Creek, MILost directional control on takeoff. Aborted. Slid off runway. Blown into a runway sign.Dec 15, 1987 · N9823Q · Minor damageAccident 19871203069069APiper PA60600 · Mansfield, OHStruck trees and crashed while on asr approach with right engine out. Engine case cracked at welds. Icing on acrft.Dec 3, 1987 · N500TS · DestroyedAccident 19871026060879APiper PA60600 · Ardmore, OKLanded short of the runway. Impact tore off the right gear and the left gear collapsed in the slide on the runway.Oct 26, 1987 · N742WP · Substantial damageAccident 19871023061829APiper PA60600 · Kalamazoo, MICylinder separated on right engine and tore off top half of cowling causing drag. Unable to make airport. Crashed.Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19870916066019IPiper PA60600 · West Palm Beach, FLThe left main gear collapsed on landing. Torque link found broken. Link pin PN4000503 had failed. Wheel rotated.Sep 16, 1987 · N9784Q · Minor damageIncident 19870829055629IPiper PA60600 · Binghamton, NYEngine vibration and seizure on takeoff. Returned. No hydraulic pressure. Nose gear collapsed. Cracked engine case.Aug 29, 1987 · N7478S · Minor damageAccident 19870713037449APiper PA60600 · Columbus, OHThe aircraft taxied off the pavement into a culvert. Dark, wet conditions existed. Pilot misjudged his position.Jul 13, 1987 · N127GS · Substantial damageIncident 19870413016269IPiper PA60600 · Montgomery, ALLeft main gear departed runway side on rollout. Found gear scissor broken, wheel turned 90 degrees.Apr 13, 1987 · N9759Q · Minor damage
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