# FAA incident reports: Smith AEROSTAR 600 A list on [Smith AEROSTAR 600](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 121 reports - [Incident 20260919012189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260919012189I.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Gig Harbor, WA · Sep 19, 2026 · N11111 · 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 include a scenic lap around Mt. Rainier for my two passengers. The aircraft is based at the auburn… - [Accident 20220802013979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220802013979A.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · South Haven, MI · Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · 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 shortly after takeoff from runway 05 at the South Haven regional airport (lwa), South Haven,… - [Incident 20130930023129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130930023129I.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · San Juan, PR · Sep 30, 2013 · N8025J · 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 downwind for traffic at which tme the pilot became distracted and failed to lower the landing gear.… - [Incident 20060323003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060323003459I.md): Piper PA60600 · Dallas, TX · Mar 23, 2006 · N604TE · 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 landing had three green. Touched down and on roll out nose gear collapsed. Left engine prop struck the… - [Incident 20041014030859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041014030859I.md): Piper PA60600 · Logan, WV · Oct 14, 2004 · N21WD · 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 airport (6L4). The pilot stated he cancelled his IFR with crw ATC and continued a straight in visual… - [Accident 20010614019039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010614019039A.md): N7484S · Wonewoc, WI · Jun 14, 2001 · N7484S · 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 on runway 28 (2,740 feet by 90 feet, dry asphalt) at the three castles airpark (4D1), Wonewoc,… - [Accident 20000420010429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000420010429A.md): N7528S · Isla De Vieques, Puerto Rico · Apr 20, 2000 · N7528S · 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 was noted that the wings skins were buckled, and some other major damage to the fuselage. Aviation… - [Accident 19991121041129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121041129A.md): Piper PA60600 · Avalon, CA · Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · 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 the a/c was 20 miles south of seal beach (sli) VOR. The wreckage and remains of one person were… - [Accident 19980904022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980904022659A.md): N600JB · Marietta, PA · Sep 4, 1998 · N600JB · 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 departed at night after maintenance on the left engine. The pilot attempted to return to the airport… - [Accident 19980410006439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980410006439A.md): Piper PA60600 · Presque Isle, ME · Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · 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. While on initial climb, after take-off, witnesses observed the airplane roll to the left until it… - [Incident 19970122002249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970122002249I.md): Piper PA60600 · Gaithersburg, MD · Jan 22, 1997 · N600JK · 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 reported normal approach and touchdown. Shortly after touchdown during rollout he applied brakes and felt… - [Incident 19961015042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961015042259I.md): Piper PA60600 · Orlando, FL · Oct 15, 1996 · N9759Q · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Birmingham, AL · May 16, 1996 · N801MA > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19940903025459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940903025459I.md): Piper PA60600 · Atlanta, GA · Sep 3, 1994 · N7411S · Minor damage > Nose wheel collpased on landing. Damaged nose gear doors and radome. - [Incident 19940429014469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940429014469I.md): Piper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FL · Apr 29, 1994 · N7527S · Minor damage > Engine failed in flight. Diverted to Jacksonville. Found upper thru bolt had failed. - [Incident 19940128005109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940128005109I.md): Piper PA60600 · Middletown, PA · Jan 28, 1994 · N90349 · 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 5000' MSL when the pilot heard a loud bang from the right engine. The pilot secured the right engine… - [Accident 19931115046131A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931115046131A.md): Piper PA60600 · Orlando, FL · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Pellston, MI · Mar 3, 1993 · N9823Q · Minor damage > Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19930303004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930303004289A.md): Piper PA60600 · Panama City, FL · Mar 3, 1993 · N90399 · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Smyrna, TN · Feb 22, 1993 · N801MA · Minor damage > Door opened on descent. Landed safely. Plexiglass in door had broken and struck the propeller. - [Incident 19930106001489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930106001489I.md): Piper PA60600 · Birmingham, AL · Jan 6, 1993 · N876SM · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Tampa, FL · Jan 4, 1993 · N109MW · Minor damage > While taxiing into the ramp, pilot struck a parked aircraft. - [Incident 19921226054879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921226054879I.md): Piper PA60600 · Jeffersonville, IN · Dec 26, 1992 · N944TS · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Atlanta, GA · Jul 28, 1992 · N9784Q · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19920709029639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920709029639I.md): Piper PA60600 · Midland, TX · Jul 9, 1992 · N742WP · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Lancaster, PA · Jul 1, 1991 · N7438S · Minor damage > Pilot landed with landing gear not in landing position. - [Incident 19910612030709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910612030709I.md): Piper PA60600 · Mobile, AL · Jun 12, 1991 · N9759Q · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Fort Smith, AR · Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Apopka, FL · Nov 2, 1989 · N7526S · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Impact with lake waters. Pilot was up all night. No mechanical. - [Incident 19891013057729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013057729I.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbia, SC · Oct 13, 1989 · N7411S · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Investigation could not duplicate malfunction reported. - [Incident 19890829047419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890829047419I.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbus, GA · Aug 29, 1989 · N9784Q · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Orlando, FL · May 8, 1989 · N7526S · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Utica, NY · Apr 6, 1989 · N90437 · Substantial damage > Smoke in cockpit. Landed and fire erupted on rollout. Cockpit destroyed. Possible electrical short. - [Incident 19890403018319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890403018319I.md): Piper PA60600 · Augusta, GA · Apr 3, 1989 · N338NA · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Somerville, NJ · Dec 31, 1988 · N90393 · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Mobile, AL · Nov 22, 1988 · N7527S > Emergency hatch departed during descent. Landed safely. Retaining pin had slid out. - [Incident 19881101061259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881101061259I.md): Piper PA60600 · Atlanta, GA · Nov 1, 1988 · N138TS · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · St Petersburg, FL · Oct 3, 1988 · N90399 > Given conflicting vectors by ATC approach. Contacted macdill approach for help and was vectored to orlando. - [Accident 19880620036339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880620036339A.md): Piper PA60600 · Catano, Puerto Rico · Jun 20, 1988 · N90360 · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Meridian, MS · Jun 2, 1988 · N78TS > 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Cincinnati, OH · Feb 11, 1988 · N90349 · Minor damage > Landing gear switch inadvertently actuated in PIC haste to clear aircraft off taxiway. - [Incident 19880108005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880108005609I.md): Piper PA60600 · Jacksonville, FL · Jan 8, 1988 · N90676 · Minor damage > Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Main gear scissor found broken. - [Incident 19871215077249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871215077249I.md): Piper PA60600 · Battle Creek, MI · Dec 15, 1987 · N9823Q · Minor damage > Lost directional control on takeoff. Aborted. Slid off runway. Blown into a runway sign. - [Accident 19871203069069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871203069069A.md): Piper PA60600 · Mansfield, OH · Dec 3, 1987 · N500TS · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Ardmore, OK · Oct 26, 1987 · N742WP · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Kalamazoo, MI · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · West Palm Beach, FL · Sep 16, 1987 · N9784Q · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Binghamton, NY · Aug 29, 1987 · N7478S · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Columbus, OH · Jul 13, 1987 · N127GS · 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.md): Piper PA60600 · Montgomery, AL · Apr 13, 1987 · N9759Q · Minor damage > Left main gear departed runway side on rollout. Found gear scissor broken, wheel turned 90 degrees. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8360602') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/incidents --- 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.