# Smith AEROSTAR 601 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8360606 - Manufacturer (registry): SMITH - Model: AEROSTAR 601 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 186 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 29 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601 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 (29) - [N10BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10BG): [Hemingway Donald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEMINGWAY%20DONALD%20S), [Davidson, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Davidson), built 1969, S/N 61-0041-82 - [N125SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125SE): [Dyer John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20JOHN%20F), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1969, S/N 61-0027 - [N128AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128AC): [Cga Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CGA%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1974, S/N 61-0170-084 - [N12LV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12LV): [R2b2 Enterprises Lllp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R2B2%20ENTERPRISES%20LLLP), [Weldon Spring, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Weldon%20Spring), built 1975, S/N 61-0238-099 - [N12TZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TZ): [J H O Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20H%20O%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Carol Stream, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Carol%20Stream), S/N 61-0259-101 - [N134TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134TS): [Dobalian Vaughn E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOBALIAN%20VAUGHN%20E), [Jacksonville Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville%20Beach), built 1973, S/N 61-0134-072 - [N220BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220BC): [Rock Creek Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCK%20CREEK%20LEASING%20LLC), [Sapulpa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Sapulpa), S/N 61-0031 - [N23LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23LL): [Ajca Farms LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AJCA%20FARMS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1975, S/N 61-0252-100 - [N442AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442AP): [Three Mayhoods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THREE%20MAYHOODS%20LLC), [Bonita Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bonita%20Springs), S/N 61-0267-103 - [N45RN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45RN): [Meader Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEADER%20DANIEL%20D), [Columbia, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Columbia), built 1970, S/N 61-0056-105 - [N50PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50PR): [Proactive Health Screening LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROACTIVE%20HEALTH%20SCREENING%20LLC), [Minocqua, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Minocqua), S/N 61-0352-114 - [N52FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52FB): [Forslin Jeremy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORSLIN%20JEREMY), [Prior Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Prior%20Lake), built 1973, S/N 61-0132-071 - [N52JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52JE): [Atkinson Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATKINSON%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1969, S/N 61-0016 - [N567LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N567LT): [Air Flight Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20FLIGHT%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach), built 1970, S/N 61-0053-102 - [N600AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600AZ): [Dykema Carl F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYKEMA%20CARL%20F), [Davie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davie), built 1969, S/N 61-0022 - [N600TE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600TE): [Hutter Charles G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTER%20CHARLES%20G), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1973, S/N 61-0146-077 - [N601AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601AL): [Valley Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20GROUP%20INC), [Fishersville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fishersville), built 1969, S/N 61-0036-73 - [N601RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601RB): [Bandy Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANDY%20ROBERT%20W), [Ridgecrest, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ridgecrest), built 1969, S/N 61-0040-77 - [N601X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601X): [Smc Developers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMC%20DEVELOPERS%20INC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1977, S/N 61-0393-117 - [N701JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N701JG): [Aerostar LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAR%20LLC), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1969, S/N 61-0034 - [N71JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71JG): [Fred Garrison Oil Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRED%20GARRISON%20OIL%20CO), [Plainview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plainview), built 1970, S/N 61-0057-106 - [N7419S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7419S): [Kcantarano LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KCANTARANO%20LLC), [Mukilteo, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mukilteo), built 1969, S/N 61-0004 - [N7425S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7425S): [Sweeney Sean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEENEY%20SEAN%20M), [Reunion, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Reunion), built 1969, S/N 61-0010 - [N7441S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7441S): [Kp Stunt Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KP%20STUNT%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), [Burlington, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Burlington), built 1969, S/N 61-0024 - [N777BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777BS): [Mathison John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHISON%20JOHN%20M), [Del Norte, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Del%20Norte), built 1969, S/N 61-0043-84 - [N88CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88CM): [Turner Ronald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20RONALD%20A), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1974, S/N 61-0150-080 - [N90679](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90679): [Kansas City Aviation Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANSAS%20CITY%20AVIATION%20CENTER%20INC), [Olathe, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Olathe), built 1976, S/N 61-0357-115 - [N9524Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9524Q): [Hernandez Joseph P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERNANDEZ%20JOSEPH%20P), [Arvada, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Arvada), built 1976, S/N 61-0347-113 - [N9791Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9791Q): [Fly Chattanooga LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20CHATTANOOGA%20LLC), [Ooltewah, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Ooltewah), built 1977, S/N 61-0426-121 ## NTSB investigations (35) 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 CEN20LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA160), Apr 24, 2020: Aerostar 601 (N601X), Craig, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s flight into terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA19CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA083), Nov 28, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR601 (N909CA), Rock Hill, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB CEN18LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA285), Jul 20, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR601 (N327BK), Baton Rouge, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB CEN18FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA050), Dec 10, 2017: Smith Aerostar 601 (N7529S), Miami, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control while returning to the airport after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CHI08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA048), Dec 11, 2007: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N2699G), Elyria, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's momentary loss of control after takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A contributing factor was the presence of the tree. - [NTSB LAX05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA089), Feb 5, 2005: Smith Aerostar 601 (N23LL), Murrieta, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB SEA05LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA032), Dec 30, 2004: Aerostar 601 (N601DF), Hamilton, MT, destroyed. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the lack of lubrication and subsequent failure of the left engine's right turbocharger for undetermined reasons, and subsequent forced landing after takeoff. A… - [NTSB CHI02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA022), Nov 8, 2001: Smith Aerostar 601 (N128AC), Danville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the main landing gear scissor assembly during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in the directional control of the airplane not being possible. - [NTSB DEN00FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA086), Apr 30, 2000: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N7421S), Estes Park, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A descent below the surrounding terrain, by the pilot, in IMC conditions. Factors were high mountainous terrain, clouds, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and the pilot's flight into IMC… - [NTSB LAX97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA244), Jul 12, 1997: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N7435S), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to obtain the current wind information, his selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in aborting landing. - [NTSB BFO96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA040), Jan 27, 1996: Aerostar 601 (N162GA), Mount Storm, WV, destroyed. Probable cause: loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing… - [NTSB FTW95LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA320), Jul 29, 1995: Piper PA-60-601A (N135TS), Fulshear, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKE OFF. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION TOWARD THE MALFUNCTIONING LANDING GEAR, HIS INTENTIONAL SHUTDOWN OF OPERATIONAL… - [NTSB MIA94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA182), Jul 24, 1994: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N63317), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed. Probable cause: AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB CHI93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA028), Nov 6, 1992: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N72AW), Wahpeton, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (INSTALLATION). - [NTSB LAX92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA263), Jun 26, 1992: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 (N601DE), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE AIRPLANE'S FAILURE TO ACHIEVE AN ADEQUATE RATE OF CLIMB BECAUSE OF DEGRADED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES. A FACTOR IN THE… - [NTSB FTW89FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA089), May 4, 1989: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 (N90619), New Iberia, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS EXCESSIVE MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATIONS FOR THE LEFT ENGINE. THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN… - [NTSB FTW87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA149), Jun 22, 1987: Piper PA-60-601 (N7481S), Hillsboro, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA169), Mar 7, 1985: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 (N777PL), Sepulveda, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW83FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA252), May 30, 1983: Piper PA-60 (N52AC), New Orleans, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI82FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA004), Oct 13, 1981: Piper PA-60 (N7454S), Champaign, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA025), Jan 19, 1979: Aerostar 601 (N7437S), Grand Rapids, MI, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB MIA78DA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DA074), Apr 27, 1978: Ted Smith 601 (N555BU), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI78DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEX06), Dec 16, 1977: Aerostar 601P (N9506Q), Evansville, IN, minor damage - [NTSB OAK77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA051), Aug 26, 1977: Aerostar 601 (N7481S), Little Norway, CA, substantial damage, 4 fatal - [NTSB NYC77FFJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFJ08), Dec 31, 1976: Ted Smith 601 (N7437S), Dunkirk, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FNA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNA07), Dec 12, 1976: Ted Smith 601 (N90337), Framingham Ctr, MA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA76FKJ90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ90), Aug 5, 1976: Ted Smith 601 (N27HA), Eufaula, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76IL043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76IL043), Dec 27, 1975: Aero Star 601 (N97Q), San Diego, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB SEA74AS038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS038), Apr 11, 1974: Aerostar 601 (N7474S), La Grande, OR, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MKC74DCG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG21), Feb 5, 1974: Aerostar 601 (N601DP), Lawrence, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74AC038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC038), Nov 3, 1973: Aerostar 601 (N7430S), Raymond, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC73AN147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN147), Jun 1, 1973: Ted Smith 601 (N711ED), Hamburg, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC73IN023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73IN023), Aug 3, 1972: Aerostar 601 (N7450S), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI72IC041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72IC041), Nov 2, 1971: Ted Smith 601 (N711ED), Cleveland, OH, incident, minor damage - [NTSB FTW72AF007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF007), Jul 22, 1971: Aerostar 601 (N7480S), Fort Worth, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (53, newest 50) 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. - [Accident 20200423002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200423002629A), Apr 23, 2020: Smith AEROSTAR 601 (N601X), Craig, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. After traveling to Pennsylvania, and buying the aircraft, the student pilot departed later than planned for California from jersey shore airport (P96)… - [Accident 20181128022999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181128022999A), Nov 28, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR 601 (N909CA), Rock Hill, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing and aircraft departed the runway and collided with terrain causing substantial damage. Investigation revealed that… - [Accident 20180720017439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180720017439A), Jul 20, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR 601 (N327BK), Baton Rouge, LA, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20171210022969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171210022969A), Dec 10, 2017: Smith AEROSTAR 601 (N7529S), Tamiami, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Piper Aerostar PA-60, registration N7529S with one person on board flying, took off from Tamiami miami executive airport (tmb). Aircraft last track was at… - [Incident 20110524012249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110524012249I), May 24, 2011: Smith AEROSTAR 601 (N567LT), Emporia, VA, Minor damage. Pilot departed for vacation with two passengers. The aircraft was loaded with baggage and packages. On takeoff roll, the aircraft rotated but did not gain… - [Incident 20090727857389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090727857389I), Jul 27, 2009: Smith AEROSTAR 60 (N760CV), Laurel, MS, Minor damage. Pilot reported that he took off from hattiesburg-Laurel (kpib) and could not raise the landing gear. He made the decision to land at Hesler-Noble (klul. On… - [Accident 20050204004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050204004059A), Feb 4, 2005: Piper PA60601 (N23LL), Murrieta/Temecu, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] and his wife [privacy data omitted] departed chino airport chino, CA on February 4, 2005 with an intended destination of… - [Accident 20041230033789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041230033789A), Dec 30, 2004: Piper PA60601 (N601DF), Hamilton, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 30, 2004, at 1300 MDT, an Aerostar 601, N601DF, registered to kline and associates, collided with the ground after losing the left engine… - [Incident 20031129034209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031129034209I), Nov 29, 2003: Piper PA60601 (N7529S), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) November 29, 2003 approx at 12:50 lct, airman thomas shaffer acting as pilot in command of a PA-60 Aerostar N7529S receiving instruction from a CFI.… - [Incident 20030729034429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030729034429I), Jul 29, 2003: Piper PA60601 (N600TE), El Paso, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On July 29, 2003, at 0110 MDT a Aerostar 601P N600TE operated by telsis transair, departed runway 26L on landing at El Paso International Airport (kelp),… - [Accident 20011108030549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011108030549A), Nov 8, 2001: N128AC, Danville, IL, No damage. (-23) On November 8, 2001, about 11:45 central standard time, a smith Aerostar 601, N128AC, piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage during… - [Incident 20001128026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001128026949I), Nov 28, 2000: Piper PA60601 (N601AS), Brigham City, UT, Minor damage. (-23) During the approach the landing gear selector was placed in the down position. The pilot heard the gear extending and saw, what he thought, were three… - [Accident 20000430011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000430011889A), Apr 30, 2000: N7421S, Estes Park, CO, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) On April 30, 2000, at 1211 MDT, a smith Aerostar 601, N7412S was destroyed when it impacted at 12,600 feet above mean sea level on commanche peak in the… - [Accident 19970711047749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970711047749A), Jul 11, 1997: N7435S, Bouldercity, NV, Substantial damage. (-16) The pilot decided to land on runway 33. Winds were very strong (30-40MPH) out of the south. The pilot became aware that he was not going to be able to… - [Accident 19960127000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960127000979A), Jan 27, 1996: Piper PA60601 (N162GA), Mountstorm, WV, Destroyed. Lost right engine en route. Settled into clouds. Iced up. Unable sustain alt. Impacted mountain. No engine defects. - [Incident 19951027039949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951027039949I), Oct 27, 1995: Piper PA60601 (N86EE), Beverly, MA, Minor damage. Narrative: on October 27, 1995 at approximately 15:35 EST, aircraft N86EE, Piper aircraft model PA-60-601, while making a landing at Beverly airport on runway… - [Accident 19950729020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950729020079A), Jul 29, 1995: Piper PA60601 (N135TS), Fulshear, TX, Substantial damage. Unable raise gear on climbout. Gear hit fence, and railroad berm end of runway. Still sluggish. Aborted into field. - [Incident 19950404006639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950404006639I), Apr 4, 1995: Piper PA60601 (N162GA), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Narrative: on 04-04-95, a Piper PA-60 aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse upon landing at Louisville, KY (sdf). The aircraft was being operated by grand… - [Incident 19950214003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950214003989I), Feb 14, 1995: Piper PA60601 (N7475S), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot completed a normal approach to land on rwy 13, however, he forgot to extend landing gear. Pilot stated he heard gear warning horn but it did… - [Incident 19940915036199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940915036199I), Sep 15, 1994: Piper PA60600 (N7425S), Punta Gorda, FL, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing roll. Right prop damaged. - [Incident 19940831024489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940831024489I), Aug 31, 1994: Piper PA60601 (N9506Q), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. During pilot check ride for employment got gear horn landing. Owner advised and power to silence. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19940724019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940724019159A), Jul 24, 1994: Piper PA60601 (N63317), Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed. Smoke and heat from instrument panel. Turned of master. Smoke increased. Ditched near a boat. Problem undetermined. - [Incident 19930516018619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930516018619I), May 16, 1993: Piper PA60601 (N128AC), Malden, MO, Minor damage. Door warning light on in flight. Lost index finger when door opened. Landed safely. Taken to hospital. - [Incident 19930428018919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930428018919I), Apr 28, 1993: Piper PA60601 (N162GA), Cadiz, KY, Minor damage. Had three green lights on approach. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19921106045829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106045829A), Nov 6, 1992: Piper PA60601 (N72AW), Wahpeton, ND, Substantial damage. Right engine surge on takeoff. Returned. Fire in right engine taxiing. Found loose fuel line coupling. - [Accident 19920626022069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920626022069A), Jun 26, 1992: Piper PA60601 (N601DE), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. Unable to climb after liftoff. Settled into desert terrain. Gear was stiff legged. Hornet nest in nose cone inlet. - [Incident 19900205027169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900205027169I), Feb 5, 1990: Piper PA60601 (N88CM), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Cabin door warning on climb. Tried to secure and door opened. Top half tore off hitting propeller and fuselage. - [Accident 19890503010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890503010689A), May 3, 1989: Piper PA60601 (N90619), New Iberia, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed in a parking lot on climbout. Left engine pistons damaged by overboost. - [Incident 19890402012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890402012459I), Apr 2, 1989: Piper PA60601 (N7454S), Allentown, PA. Lost electrical power en route IFR. Diverted and landed safely. - [Incident 19871010070569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871010070569I), Oct 10, 1987: Piper PA60601 (N86EE), Yazoo City, MS, Minor damage. The nose gear collapsed on takeoff. The steering collar broke, setting up vibrating the damper could not handle. - [Accident 19870622028639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870622028639A), Jun 22, 1987: Piper PA60601 (N7481S), Hillsboro, TX, Substantial damage. Lost both engines on level off. Landed gear up in a milo field. Clogged fuel vents not seen in annual or by pilot. - [Incident 19861102071249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861102071249I), Nov 2, 1986: Piper PA60601 (N26LL), Pueblo, CO. Shut down left engine due to low oil pressure, safe landing made. Found faulty turbocharger seal. - [Incident 19860403022599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860403022599I), Apr 3, 1986: Piper PA60601 (N99HM), Howell, MI, Substantial damage. Distracted by traffic in the pattern and failed to lower gear for landing. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19850306008569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850306008569A), Mar 6, 1985: Piper PA60601 (N777PL), Sepulveda, CA, Destroyed. Left engine failed on downwind. During turn to final at low altitude control was lost. Impacted a house and burned. - [Incident 19850220019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850220019529I), Feb 20, 1985: Piper PA60601 (N601DP), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Right engine shutdown due to low oil pressure. Nose gear collapsed at touchdown. Found faulty hydraulic pump seal. - [Incident 19831122072439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831122072439I), Nov 22, 1983: Piper PA60601 (N2699G), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Right main gear collapsed on rollout. Found a broken right main gear scissors. Possible metal fatigue. - [Accident 19830530075799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830530075799A), May 30, 1983: Piper PA60601 (N52AC), New Orleans, LA, Destroyed. Crash occurred when left engine failed during 360 turn for spacing on final approach for landing. - [Incident 19830523031609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830523031609I), May 23, 1983: Amtr KR2 (N52JE), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. Lost control when home built lifted off briefly on a practice fast taxi test run. Struck a runway light. - [Incident 19830203019219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830203019219I), Feb 3, 1983: Piper PA60601 (N601WV), San Jose, CA. Right engine surged and quit. Started again using boost pump. Low fuel light came on. Water in fuel indicator unit. - [Incident 19821109066379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821109066379I), Nov 9, 1982: Piper 601PSMITH (N26LL), Teterboro, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on roll out due to left upper main landing gear torque link failure. - [Accident 19811013066909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811013066909A), Oct 13, 1981: Piper 601SMITH (N7454S), Urbana, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot had lowered gear then retracted gear to locate airport then forgot to lower gear for landing. - [Incident 19800527051579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800527051579I), May 27, 1980: Piper 601SMITH (N707MC), Jamaica, NY, Minor damage. Main gear collapsed on landing. Nose gear down and locked. - [Accident 19790109012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790109012559A), Jan 9, 1979: Piper 601SMITH (N7437S), Grand Rapids, MI, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Proceeded into known severe icing. Unable to maintain altitude. Acft stalled on final approach to unscheduled lndg. - [Accident 19780427032449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780427032449A), Apr 27, 1978: Piper 601SMITH (N555BU), Missing Aircraf, FL, Damage unknown. Acft damage & injury index presumed. - [Accident 19771216042869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771216042869A), Dec 16, 1977: Smith 601PSMITH (N9506Q), Evansville, IN, Minor damage. Pilot tried to close & secure door that opened. Pilot's left hand injured by prop. - [Accident 19770826039341A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770826039341A), Aug 26, 1977: Piper 601SMITH (N7481S), Little Norway, NV, Substantial damage. Acft overtook N8532T. - [Accident 19761231041679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761231041679A), Dec 31, 1976: Piper 601SMITH (N7437S), Dunkirk, NY, Substantial damage. Plt cancelled IFR plan. While circling lost visual ctc with arpt,became disoriented. - [Accident 19761212040579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212040579A), Dec 12, 1976: Piper 601SMITH (N90337), Framingham Ctr, MA, Destroyed - [Accident 19760805023749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760805023749A), Aug 5, 1976: Piper 601SMITH (N27HA), Eufaula, AL, Substantial damage. Brake failure during ldg roll.PN920024-509 failed at fitting to wheel brake cyl. - [Accident 19740411012489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740411012489A), Apr 11, 1974: Piper 601SMITH (N7474S), La Grande, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flying at lo lvl blo clouds in mountainous terrain. Hit pwr lines. All 53: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601/incidents.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 7106010 - [Butler AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/butler-aerostar-601): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 1710606 - [Ted Smith AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/ted-smith-aerostar-601): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636J4 --- 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.