# Smith AEROSTAR 600A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8360604
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH
- Model: AEROSTAR 600A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-600a

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 (2)

- [N211W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211W): [Mentzer James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENTZER%20JAMES%20L), [Enterprise, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Enterprise), S/N 60-0460-153
- [N600FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600FF): [F&F Automotive Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/F%26F%20AUTOMOTIVE%20INC), [Valliant, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Valliant), S/N 60-0440-149

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 GAA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA035), Oct 27, 2017: Smith Aerostar 600A (N211W), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20260531008909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531008909I), May 31, 2026: Smith AEROSTAR 600A (N211W), Bonifay, FL, Minor damage. After being diverted to an alternate airport due to weather, an approach was made but pilot was unable to identify the runway due to being unable to activate…
- [Accident 20171027021289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171027021289A), Oct 27, 2017: Smith AEROSTAR 600A (N211W), Tallahassee, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot retracted the gears after takeoff rotation and during this phase of flight the aircraft settled down back onto the runway veering off the runway to…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Piper AEROSTAR 600A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-600a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7106002

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