# NTSB investigations: 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 2 · 59 investigations - [NTSB ERA22FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA351.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · Destroyed > 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 inoperative. - [NTSB ERA15WA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA355.md): Smith AEROSTAR600 · Santa Fé de Antioquia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2015 · N164HH · Destroyed - [NTSB WAS05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA004.md): Aerostar 600 · Cornelia, South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2005 · N7478S · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA174.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N7484S · Substantial damage > The deer on the runway as the airplane was landing. - [NTSB MIA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA140.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7528S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · Destroyed > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed > 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 maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being… - [NTSB NYC98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA092.md): Aerostar 600A · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N90399 · Destroyed > 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.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Fort Chaffee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · Destroyed > 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 performance, and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA021.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Apopka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N7526S · Destroyed > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N90437 · Substantial damage > A fire in the cockpit from an unknown source. - [NTSB NYC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA058.md): Piper PA-60 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N90393 · Destroyed > 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 the landing gear and flaps, failed to maintain VMC, and… - [NTSB MIA88FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA201.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N90360 · Destroyed > As the acft was taxiing for takeoff, witnesses noted the l rear baggage door was unlocked & hanging down. A warning was relayed to the plt via the twr, but by then the acft was airborne & the plt had rprtd a control prblm. Drg lift-off, theacft pitched up… - [NTSB ATL88FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA052.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1987 · N500TS · Destroyed > The pilot departed louisville, KY reportedly with a known oil leak in the right engine and was on the second leg of an on-demand air taxi cargo flight. About 14 minutes after entering Mansfield approach control airspace, the pilot requested and received an… - [NTSB FTW88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA018.md): Piper PA-60 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1987 · N742WP · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft touched down about 15 feet short of the runway causing the rt main gear to collapse. The acft slid approx 800 ft BEF0RE coming to rest on the rwy. Both gear penetrated the upper skin on the wings. - [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago… - [NTSB MIA87IA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA246.md): Piper PA-60 · W.Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N9784Q · Minor damage > The plt stated that on landing after rolling about 1000 ft. the scissors on the right main landing gear strut disconnected causing the wheel assembly to rotate & skid. He then applied heavy left brake to keep the acft straight on the runway, but the main gear… - [NTSB ATL87DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEK01.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N127GS · Substantial damage > The pilot taxied off an unlighted taxiway into a large drainage ditch while taxiing to a parking ramp. The pilot thought he was on the taxiway but the right landing gear was on a portion of the drainage ditch retaining wall. The rt landing gear collapsed. The… - [NTSB MIA87FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA004.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N338NA · Substantial damage > Reportedly, during an ILS approach to land, the pilot did not use the company approved checklist and landed with the gear retracted. - [NTSB MIA87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA002.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N217HM · Destroyed > Witnesses stated seeing the acft enter a left downwind apch to rwy 16, turn base to final normally then veer to the left of the runway in a nose high attitude & disappear behind a line of trees & crash aprx 500 feet east of rwy 16. Post crash examination of… - [NTSB NYC86IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA231.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Binghamton, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N90349 · Minor damage > The plt stated that after leveling off at 9000 ft MSL. He heard a pop followed by an explosion in the left eng. The entire left side of the upper cowling was protruding into the airstream which caused the aircraft to roll to the right. The pilot had to use… - [NTSB ATL86FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA147.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Dickson, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N260A · Destroyed > The acft contacted electrical wires and trees shortly after takeoff. The acft then descended to impact with the terrain. Examination of the wreckage revealed the elevator trim actuator rod was extended 2.5 inches which correlates with a full nose down… - [NTSB MIA86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA130.md): Piper PA-60 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N90676 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on his apch he had a gear down & locked indication but on landing rollout, the nose gear completely collapsed and the acft slid to a stop on the rwy. Post accident examination of the landing gear system revealed that the nose gear… - [NTSB MIA86IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA069.md): Piper PA-60 · Folkston, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N9784Q · Minor damage > The plt stated that while on a flight from tampa, to jacksonville FL, he made an unauthorized deviation & landed at davis field Folkston ga, where the left main landing gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the acft revealed that the gear collapsed due to… - [NTSB ATL86FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG05.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N107MW · Substantial damage > The left main gear collapsed during a loss of control on landing. The plt reported the acft touched down prematurely during the flare and it contacted the lip of the rwy at the apch end. Directional control could not be maintained, according to the plt, and… - [NTSB MIA85IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA242.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar PA-600 · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N47GP · Minor damage > While on takeoff initial climb the right engine hydraulic pump shaft failed and the pilot did not receive a positive uplock. The pilot then selected gear down and did obtain a gear down indication. On landing the nose gear collapsed. Nose gear down locks were… - [NTSB MIA85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA131.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1985 · N79CM · Substantial damage > The acft landed with both main wheel brakes locked as evidenced by skid marks in the touchdown zone of the rwy. After aprx 200 feet of skidding the left brake released and due to the right brake not releasing the plt lost control. The acft veered off the… - [NTSB MIA85IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA021.md): Piper PA-60 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1984 · N79CM · Minor damage > The acft swerved left off the rwy during the landing roll. An exam of the left main landing gear strut revealed that the collar had failed permitting the lower portion of the landing gear strut to shift. The shift was transmitted tothe tire causing it to… - [NTSB ATL85LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA006.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Abbeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1984 · N66CM · Substantial damage > Right main tire blew during a hard landing. Plt applied left brake and rudder but acft continued off right side of rwy. Acft skidded across a pile of debris which initiated a flash fire in the underbrush. The right main gear assembly was broken from the acft… - [NTSB CHI84LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA137.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N9823Q · Substantial damage > The taxiway collapsed under the acft as the plt prepared for takeoff. The asphalt surface gave way due to sub-surface erosion and a four ft hole resulted. The acfts left main gear was sheared off. - [NTSB MIA83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA200.md): Aerostar 600 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N7447S · Substantial damage > The acft departed ft. pierce, FL on a VFR flight to key west, FL, and ditched in lake okeechobee. While climbing THROUGH5000 ft the left engine lost power and started surging, the oil temperature gauge failed and smoke came from under the instrument panel.… - [NTSB NYC83IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA056.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 Aerostar · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1983 · N9759Q · Minor damage > The aircraft veered off the runway during landing. The weather was VMC at the time. When the landing gear was lowered for landing no discrepancies were noted by the pilot prior to touchdown. During touchdown the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot took… - [NTSB LAX82FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA161.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Burbank, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8007J · Destroyed > The aircraft departed into IFR conditions with a non-instrument rated pilot in the left front seat and his wife, an instrument rated pilot, in the right front seat. After the pilot reported climbing through 2800 ft MSL, the radar controller observed that the… - [NTSB CHI82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA077.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 4, 1982 · N9530Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff on an icy runway, the pilot lost directional control after rolling a few hundred feet. He reported that the plane was sliding left and was below VMC, so he retarded the throttles. The plane struck a snowbank beside the runway and was… - [NTSB NYC82FHD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD06.md): Ted Smith Aerostar 600 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1982 · N9759Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a VOR approach, he broke out at 600 ft and got the runway in sight. He reported that the visibility dropped frequently, but he was able to keep the runway in sight until he was about 200 yards from the runway. He stated that the… - [NTSB MIA81FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA070.md): Aerostar 600 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1981 · N79CM · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DA054.md): Ted Smith TS-600 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1979 · N500TS · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FID12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID12.md): Ted Smith 600 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1979 · N702HB · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA024.md): Aerostar 600 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1979 · N90501 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC79FCA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA07.md): Aerostar 600A · Cabool, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1979 · N7541S · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA109.md): Ted Smith 600 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N7547S · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FRD50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRD50.md): Aerostar 600 · Myrtle Grove, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1978 · N7446S · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA105.md): Ted Smith 600 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N868Y · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78FRG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG22.md): Aerostar 601 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1978 · N9784Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FID21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID21.md): Aerostar 600 · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1977 · N97CC · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCD06.md): Aero-Star 600 · Pella, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1976 · N7468S · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FGM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM45.md): Ted Smith 600 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1976 · N7484S · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76FCG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG95.md): Ted Smith 600 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1976 · N7512S · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/ntsb.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 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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