# FAA incident reports: Smith AEROSTAR 601 A list on [Smith AEROSTAR 601](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 53 reports - [Accident 20200423002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200423002629A.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Craig, CO · Apr 23, 2020 · N601X · 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) Pennsylvania in his Aerostar 601, N601X at about 11:19 a.m. MDT. His last stop prior to the accident was ft.… - [Accident 20181128022999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181128022999A.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Rock Hill, SC · Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20180720017439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180720017439A.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Baton Rouge, LA · Jul 20, 2018 · N327BK · 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 Baton Rouge metropolitan airport (kbtr) from runway 31 on its first post-inspection flight. There… - [Accident 20171210022969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171210022969A.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Tamiami, FL · Dec 10, 2017 · N7529S · 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 1.2NM on a heading of 270° west of Tamiami miami executive airport (tmb). Aircraft GPS coordinates of… - [Incident 20110524012249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110524012249I.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Emporia, VA · May 24, 2011 · N567LT · 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 altitude. Pilot initiated stop. Determined gear selected up which caused the nose gear to retract. - [Incident 20090727857389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090727857389I.md): Smith Aerostar 60 · Laurel, MS · Jul 27, 2009 · N760CV · 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 landing roll out at klul the nose landing gear collapse causing damage to both propeller blades. - [Accident 20050204004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050204004059A.md): Piper PA60601 · Murrieta/Temecu, CA · Feb 4, 2005 · N23LL · 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 French Valley Airport in Murrieta, CA. Upon arrival the pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he… - [Accident 20041230033789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041230033789A.md): Piper PA60601 · Hamilton, MT · Dec 30, 2004 · N601DF · 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 while taking off from the Hamilton airport in Hamilton Montana. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Incident 20031129034209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031129034209I.md): Piper PA60601 · Miami, FL · Nov 29, 2003 · N7529S · 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. After executing an ILS on rwy 31 at Tamiami executive airport, and cleared for a touch-and-go by the… - [Incident 20030729034429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030729034429I.md): Piper PA60601 · El Paso, TX · Jul 29, 2003 · N600TE · 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), El Paso, Texas, while on a CFR part 135 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [Accident 20011108030549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011108030549A.md): N128AC · Danville, IL · Nov 8, 2001 · N128AC · 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 landing on runway 34 (3,999 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) at the vermillion county airport, Danville,… - [Incident 20001128026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001128026949I.md): Piper PA60601 · Brigham City, UT · Nov 28, 2000 · N601AS · 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 green gear lights illuminated. Upon touch-down on rwy. 34, the pilot realized too late, that only the… - [Accident 20000430011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000430011889A.md): N7421S · Estes Park, CO · Apr 30, 2000 · N7421S · 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 rocky mountains national park, near Estes Park, CO. The private certified non-instrument rated pilot… - [Accident 19970711047749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970711047749A.md): N7435S · Bouldercity, NV · Jul 11, 1997 · N7435S · 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 land and stop on runway 33 at about 50 ft. AGL, so initiated to go around at that point. After… - [Accident 19960127000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960127000979A.md): Piper PA60601 · Mountstorm, WV · Jan 27, 1996 · N162GA · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Beverly, MA · Oct 27, 1995 · N86EE · 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 16, the landing gear started to fall. The aircraft touched down on the main landing gear, then on… - [Accident 19950729020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950729020079A.md): Piper PA60601 · Fulshear, TX · Jul 29, 1995 · N135TS · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Louisville, KY · Apr 4, 1995 · N162GA · 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 aire express inc. and was on a FAR part 91 flight to clarksville, TN. According to the pilot, a… - [Incident 19950214003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950214003989I.md): Piper PA60601 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Feb 14, 1995 · N7475S · 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 not equate a problem at the time. Aircraft landed on its belly, striking props & scraping belly. Upon… - [Incident 19940915036199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940915036199I.md): Piper PA60600 · Punta Gorda, FL · Sep 15, 1994 · N7425S · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed on landing roll. Right prop damaged. - [Incident 19940831024489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940831024489I.md): Piper PA60601 · Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · Aug 31, 1994 · N9506Q · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Palm Beach, FL · Jul 24, 1994 · N63317 · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Malden, MO · May 16, 1993 · N128AC · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Cadiz, KY · Apr 28, 1993 · N162GA · Minor damage > Had three green lights on approach. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19921106045829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106045829A.md): Piper PA60601 · Wahpeton, ND · Nov 6, 1992 · N72AW · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Prescott, AZ · Jun 26, 1992 · N601DE · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Tulsa, OK · Feb 5, 1990 · N88CM · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · New Iberia, LA · May 3, 1989 · N90619 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Crashed in a parking lot on climbout. Left engine pistons damaged by overboost. - [Incident 19890402012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890402012459I.md): Piper PA60601 · Allentown, PA · Apr 2, 1989 · N7454S > Lost electrical power en route IFR. Diverted and landed safely. - [Incident 19871010070569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871010070569I.md): Piper PA60601 · Yazoo City, MS · Oct 10, 1987 · N86EE · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Hillsboro, TX · Jun 22, 1987 · N7481S · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Pueblo, CO · Nov 2, 1986 · N26LL > Shut down left engine due to low oil pressure, safe landing made. Found faulty turbocharger seal. - [Incident 19860403022599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860403022599I.md): Piper PA60601 · Howell, MI · Apr 3, 1986 · N99HM · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Sepulveda, CA · Mar 6, 1985 · N777PL · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Orlando, FL · Feb 20, 1985 · N601DP · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · Louisville, KY · Nov 22, 1983 · N2699G · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · New Orleans, LA · May 30, 1983 · N52AC · Destroyed > Crash occurred when left engine failed during 360 turn for spacing on final approach for landing. - [Incident 19830523031609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830523031609I.md): Amtr KR2 · Shreveport, LA · May 23, 1983 · N52JE · 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.md): Piper PA60601 · San Jose, CA · Feb 3, 1983 · N601WV > 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.md): Piper 601PSMITH · Teterboro, NJ · Nov 9, 1982 · N26LL · 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.md): Piper 601SMITH · Urbana, IL · Oct 13, 1981 · N7454S · 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.md): Piper 601SMITH · Jamaica, NY · May 27, 1980 · N707MC · Minor damage > Main gear collapsed on landing. Nose gear down and locked. - [Accident 19790109012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790109012559A.md): Piper 601SMITH · Grand Rapids, MI · Jan 9, 1979 · N7437S · 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.md): Piper 601SMITH · Missing Aircraf, FL · Apr 27, 1978 · N555BU · Damage unknown > Acft damage & injury index presumed. - [Accident 19771216042869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771216042869A.md): Smith 601PSMITH · Evansville, IN · Dec 16, 1977 · N9506Q · Minor damage > Pilot tried to close & secure door that opened. Pilot's left hand injured by prop. - [Accident 19770826039341A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770826039341A.md): Piper 601SMITH · Little Norway, NV · Aug 26, 1977 · N7481S · Substantial damage > Acft overtook N8532T. - [Accident 19761231041679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761231041679A.md): Piper 601SMITH · Dunkirk, NY · Dec 31, 1976 · N7437S · Substantial damage > Plt cancelled IFR plan. While circling lost visual ctc with arpt,became disoriented. - [Accident 19761212040579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212040579A.md): Piper 601SMITH · Framingham Ctr, MA · Dec 12, 1976 · N90337 · Destroyed - [Accident 19760805023749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760805023749A.md): Piper 601SMITH · Eufaula, AL · Aug 5, 1976 · N27HA · Substantial damage > Brake failure during ldg roll.PN920024-509 failed at fitting to wheel brake cyl. - [Accident 19740411012489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740411012489A.md): Piper 601SMITH · La Grande, OR · Apr 11, 1974 · N7474S · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Flying at lo lvl blo clouds in mountainous terrain. Hit pwr lines. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601/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 ('8360606') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601/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.