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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8360606

Manufacturer (registry)
SMITH
Model
AEROSTAR 601
Registry code
8360606
Registered
29 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
186 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 75

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 29

N10BGHemingway Donald S · Davidson, NCBuilt 1969 · S/N 61-0041-82N125SEDyer John F · Spring, TXBuilt 1969 · S/N 61-0027N128ACCga Holdings LLC · Kalispell, MTBuilt 1974 · S/N 61-0170-084
See all 29 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8360606')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 35

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 15 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN20LA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar 601 · Craig, COThe student pilot’s flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.Apr 24, 2020 · N601X · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Baton Rouge, LAThe loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.Jul 20, 2018 · N327BK · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8360606')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 53

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20200423002629ASmith Aerostar 601 · Craig, COAfter traveling to Pennsylvania, and buying the aircraft, the student pilot departed later than planned for California from jersey shore airport (P96) Pennsylvania in his Aerostar 601, N601X at about 11:19 a.m. MDT. His last stop prior to the accident was ft.…Apr 23, 2020 · N601X · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20181128022999ASmith Aerostar 601 · Rock Hill, SCPilot lost directional control on landing and aircraft departed the runway and collided with terrain causing substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the pilot was unable to use one foot due to a bone fracture and was wearing a brace on said foot. This…Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damageAccident 20180720017439ASmith Aerostar 601 · Baton Rouge, LAOn Friday, July 20, 2018, N327BK, an Aerostar 601, sn 61-0145-076, was making a test run shortly after maintenance was done to the aircraft. The plane departed Baton Rouge metropolitan airport (kbtr) from runway 31 on its first post-inspection flight. There…Jul 20, 2018 · N327BK · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8360606')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Piper AEROSTAR 6018 registered aircraftRegistry code 7106010Butler AEROSTAR 6016 registered aircraftRegistry code 1710606Ted Smith AEROSTAR 6010 registered aircraftRegistry code 05636J4
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AEROSTAR601' AND m.code NOT IN ('8360606')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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