# Smith AEROSTAR 601P - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8360608 - Manufacturer (registry): SMITH - Model: AEROSTAR 601P - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 144 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 92 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p 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 (92, first 50) - [N10JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10JG): [Total Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOTAL%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Acworth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Acworth), built 1977, S/N 61P-0394-134 - [N110CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110CR): [Jaffe Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAFFE%20RICHARD%20A), [Westport, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Westport), built 1975, S/N 61P-0265-053 - [N117F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117F): [A Lot Of Gas LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20LOT%20OF%20GAS%20LLC), [Goshen, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Goshen), S/N 61P0442167 - [N1217P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1217P): [Harrison Jeffrey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRISON%20JEFFREY), [Benton, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Benton), S/N 61P-0395-135 - [N13JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13JB): [Altitude Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALTITUDE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mountain Home, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Mountain%20Home), built 1976, S/N 61P-0323-090 - [N14SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14SP): [Amyateef Lllc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMYATEEF%20LLLC), [North Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/North%20Las%20Vegas), built 1978, S/N 61P-0494-202 - [N14VM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14VM): [Kaindl Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAINDL%20ROBERT), [Redmond, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Redmond), S/N 61P-0319-088 - [N187KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187KH): [Hopf Steven Lindy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPF%20STEVEN%20LINDY), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), S/N 61P-0405-142 - [N20LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20LR): [Smith Donald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DONALD%20S), [Dothan, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Dothan), built 1974, S/N 61P-0192-013 - [N20SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20SS): [Burton Scott C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20SCOTT%20C), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1975, S/N 61P-0248-043 - [N21D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21D): [Bits Real Estate LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BITS%20REAL%20ESTATE%20LLC), [Foster City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Foster%20City), built 1975, S/N 61P-0205-018 - [N221CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221CA): [Tripp Charles A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPP%20CHARLES%20A%20JR), [Brownsville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Brownsville), built 1977, S/N 61P-0392-133 - [N222GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222GB): [James David L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20DAVID%20L%20DBA), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), S/N 61P-0255-047 - [N251G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251G): [Jendair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENDAIR%20LLC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1977, S/N 61P-0462-181 - [N25LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25LL): [Davies Bryan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIES%20BRYAN%20R), [Bartlett, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bartlett), S/N 61P-0295-073 - [N260CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260CA): [Cielo Azul Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIELO%20AZUL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Texico, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Texico), built 1975, S/N 61P-0268-055 - [N261KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261KT): [Frisch Adam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRISCH%20ADAM), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), S/N 61P-0437-163 - [N27LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27LL): [Sch Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCH%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Norfolk, built 1976, S/N 61P-0348-105 - [N29LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29LL): [Denver Rock Island Railroad](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENVER%20ROCK%20ISLAND%20RAILROAD), [Commerce City, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Commerce%20City), built 1976, S/N 61P-0333-096 - [N2UB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2UB): [Britten Dennis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITTEN%20DENNIS%20M), [Natchitoches, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Natchitoches), built 1976, S/N 61P-0321-089 - [N2VK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2VK): [Wings & Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20%26%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 61P-0328-093 - [N300AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300AM): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1976, S/N 61P-0300-076 - [N300MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300MP): [Victoria'S Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTORIA'S%20WINGS%20LLC), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1975, S/N 61P-0227-030 - [N315EN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315EN): [Rhino Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINO%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1977, S/N 61P-0451-173 - [N31TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31TT): [Aerostar Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAR%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayden Lake, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Hayden%20Lake), built 1977, S/N 61P-0441-166 - [N321AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321AS): [Airtravel LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTRAVEL%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1976, S/N 61P-0358-111 - [N35LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35LL): [Physicians Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHYSICIANS%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), S/N 61P-0388-130 - [N373EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373EA): [Dallas Collins Prison Services Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALLAS%20COLLINS%20PRISON%20SERVICES%20INC%20DBA), [Devine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Devine), built 1976, S/N 61P-0373-120 - [N37CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37CM): [Magpie Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGPIE%20INC), [Rock Springs, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Rock%20Springs), S/N 61P-0482-195 - [N3F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3F): [Pritt Thomas S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRITT%20THOMAS%20S), [Lake Placid, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Placid), built 1976, S/N 61P-0341-101 - [N425CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N425CA): [Howell Norman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWELL%20NORMAN), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1977, S/N 61P-0425-156 - [N42HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42HP): [Lmtp Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LMTP%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Tucker, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tucker), built 1976, S/N 61P-0343-102 - [N44AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44AK): [Avcom Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVCOM%20CO), [Friday Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Friday%20Harbor), built 1978, S/N 61P-0481-194 - [N54AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54AL): [Southshore Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHSHORE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1976, S/N 61P-0326-092 - [N555BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555BW): [Zia Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIA%20AIR%20LLC), [Hagerman, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Hagerman), built 1974, S/N 61P-0168-007 - [N55RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55RR): [Mountain Boss Hoss Cycles Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20BOSS%20HOSS%20CYCLES%20INC), [Somerset, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Somerset), S/N 61P-0175-008 - [N57CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57CB): [Long Jory John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20JORY%20JOHN), [Keystone, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Keystone), S/N 61P-0313-083 - [N58CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58CF): [Computerized Flight Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMPUTERIZED%20FLIGHT%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Nokomis, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Nokomis), built 1977, S/N 61P-0459-179 - [N601BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601BB): [King Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Marietta, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marietta), built 1977, S/N 61P-0431-159 - [N601EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601EM): [Valestin Donald P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALESTIN%20DONALD%20P), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1977, S/N 61P-0389-131 - [N601GZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601GZ): [Dependable Drain Cleaning And Plumbing Repairs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPENDABLE%20DRAIN%20CLEANING%20AND%20PLUMBING%20REPAIRS%20LLC), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), built 1976, S/N 61P-0371-119 - [N601M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601M): [Alvis Michael Ernie DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALVIS%20MICHAEL%20ERNIE%20DBA), [Sparta, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sparta), built 1975, S/N 61P-0253-046 - [N601NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601NN): [Jones Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20FLYING%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1975, S/N 61P-0242-039 - [N601PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601PE): [Vcs Transportation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VCS%20TRANSPORTATION%20LLC), [Hampton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Hampton), built 1977, S/N 61P-0421-153 - [N611HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N611HM): [Physical Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHYSICAL%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1976, S/N 61P-0290-069 - [N614HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N614HM): [Muhlbach Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUHLBACH%20ROBERT%20A), [Manhattan Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Manhattan%20Beach), built 1976, S/N 61P-0306-080 - [N615HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N615HM): [Hill Gerald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20GERALD%20A), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 61P-0311-082 - [N618SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618SM): [Hoyle Jason R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOYLE%20JASON%20R), [Grove, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Grove), built 1975, S/N 61P-0201-016 - [N61M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61M): [Nagy Wayne A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAGY%20WAYNE%20A), [Cape Coral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Coral), S/N 61P-0414-148 - [N61PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61PL): [Astar 7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASTAR%207%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), S/N 61P-0469-186 All 92: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (67, newest 50) 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 ERA26FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA271), Jul 14, 2026: Smith Aerostar 601 (N800AA), Lake Clear, NY, destroyed, 3 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA22WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA187), May 23, 2022: Smith Aerostar 601P (N66CG), Ceballos, Mexico, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB WPR18LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA272), Sep 25, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR601 (N90339), Heber, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A recent hard landing resulted in a fracture of a joint from a cylinder to a main landing gear. - [NTSB GAA17CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA032), Oct 20, 2016: Smith AEROSTAR601 (N601UK), Carrollton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN14FA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA494), Sep 10, 2014: Smith Aerostar 601P (N711YM), Austin, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly… - [NTSB CEN14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA163), Mar 19, 2014: Smith Aerostar 601P (N90464), Aurora, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN12CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA202), Mar 24, 2012: Smith Aerostar 601P (N602BV), Casterville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land. - [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146), Jan 16, 2012: Aerostar PA-60-601P (N700PS), Philadelphia, MS, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to… - [NTSB ERA11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA171), Feb 25, 2011: Aerostar PA-60-601P (N444TT), Princeton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane resulting in a runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425), Jul 22, 2010: Smith Aerostar (N601AT), Cleburne, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to… - [NTSB CEN10FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA108), Jan 24, 2010: Smith Aerostar 601P (N222AQ), Sugar Grove, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control. - [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180), Jul 2, 2008: Smith Aerostar 601P (N601TS), Alexandria, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA057), Jan 21, 2007: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N88JE), Craig, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning and unsuitable area selected for landing. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain and runway. - [NTSB NYC07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA038), Dec 2, 2006: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N9797Q), West Dover, VT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC06LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA042), Dec 14, 2005: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N1WZ), Dunkirk, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another… - [NTSB DFW05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA247), Sep 22, 2005: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N909KF), Mexia, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the barn. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude. - [NTSB DFW05CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA201), Aug 4, 2005: Smith Aerostar 601P (N15BA), Sinton, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in… - [NTSB IAD05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA025), Dec 19, 2004: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N60CF), Wheeling, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions. - [NTSB DEN04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA148), Sep 26, 2004: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N200FF), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to accept a short traffic pattern and the improper flare resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA146), Sep 21, 2004: Smith Aerostar 601P (N11BE), Lordsberg, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind. - [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204), Aug 3, 2004: Piper PA-60-601P (N601BV), Lakeway, TX, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ATL04FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA090), Apr 5, 2004: Smith Aerostar 601P (N869CC), Johns Island, SC, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power… - [NTSB FTW03WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA234), Sep 21, 2003: Piper PA-60 (N713HM), Pavas, Costa Rica, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA257), Sep 16, 2002: Smith Aerostar 601P (N90652), Piedmont, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fuel leak at the left boost pump to bladder tank flange, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of power to both engines. - [NTSB MIA02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA061), Feb 16, 2002: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N715RM), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB NYC02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA051), Jan 25, 2002: Smith Aerostar 601P (N104CS), Chittenden, VT, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding. - [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042), Nov 26, 2000: Aerostar PA-60-601P (N713HM), Preston, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the trees and the contamination of the pitot/static system. - [NTSB NYC00FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA064), Jan 10, 2000: Aerostar 601P (N905DK), Coatesville, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after passing the missed approach point. - [NTSB NYC99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA228), Aug 8, 1999: Piper PA-601P (N9756Q), West Dover, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the diverted attention of the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. - [NTSB FTW99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA199), Jul 23, 1999: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P (N345LS), Bethany, OK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed. A factor was the disconnected rubber interconnect boot, which resulted in the partial loss of left engine power. - [NTSB DEN99FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA066), Apr 23, 1999: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N48MD), Ruidoso, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reason. A factor was the low ceiling IMC weather condition. - [NTSB CHI99FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA227), Apr 1, 1999: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P (N441CB), St. Clair Shore, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined as the aircraft was not recovered. - [NTSB SEA97FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA094), Apr 27, 1997: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P (N30LL), Klammath Falls, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to set the throttle of his second failed engine to 'Cracked-1/2-Open' as called for in the Engine Failure/Restart checklist, followed by a high-power engine surge. Factors include… - [NTSB IAD97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA039), Jan 3, 1997: Aerostar 601P (N3CD), Chesapeake, VA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to depart before the arrival of bad weather. - [NTSB MIA96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA149), May 24, 1996: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P (N441CB), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of power in both engines for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX92LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA399), Sep 20, 1992: Piper 601P (N711YM), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR AN INTENTIONAL LOW PASS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOTS IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION. - [NTSB CHI90FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA096), Mar 10, 1990: Piper PA-60-601P (N410HC), Bartonville, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO EXCEED ITS DESIGN STRESS LIMITS AFTER ENCOUNTERING ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER AND THE… - [NTSB MIA90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA022), Nov 1, 1989: Piper 601P (N50TR), Fort Myers, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THE IFR PROCEDURE AND TO IDENTIFY THE DECISION HEIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, DARKNESS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF… - [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166), Jun 21, 1989: Piper PA-60-601P (N83AT), Lithia Springs, GA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: INFLIGHT ENGINE/WING FIRE DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE'S LEFT EXHAUST TAILPIPE. THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE FAILED IN FATIGUE AS A RESULT OF FLUCTUATING STRESSES INDUCED BY A DETERIORATED ENGINE… - [NTSB MIA89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA042), Nov 27, 1988: Piper PA-60-601P (N45MA), Fort Pierce, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA249), Oct 1, 1988: Piper PA-60-601P (N14HR), Columbus, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: AERODYNAMICALLY STALLED LIFTING SURFACE CAUSING AN UNCOMMANDED PITCH OVER AT AN ALTITUDE TOO LOW TO AFFECT A RECOVERY. - [NTSB NYC87FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA225), Aug 10, 1987: Piper PA-60-601P (N814SG), Atlantic City, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA189), Jun 26, 1987: Piper PA-60 (N14HR), Doylestown, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL87FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA030), Nov 26, 1986: Piper Aerostar 601P (N122FP), Clinton, NC, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB MIA87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA021), Nov 5, 1986: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N8002J), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed - [NTSB BFO86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA043), Aug 21, 1986: Piper 601P (N9756Q), Indian Head, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA193), Aug 3, 1986: Piper PA-60-601P (N9531Q), Lancaster, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA145), May 3, 1986: Piper 601P (N246G), Miami, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095), Mar 9, 1986: Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar (N35DM), Dickinson, ND, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA85FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA035), Dec 13, 1984: Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601A (N9781Q), Genoa, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (116, 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. - [Incident 20230628011919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230628011919I), Jun 28, 2023: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N700MF), Stuart, FL, Minor damage. Pilot reported that on approach to sua airport, he selected gear down and verified three greens. Upon touch down after nose gear touchdown he started to brake… - [Incident 20230329005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329005249I), Mar 29, 2023: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N78GD), Mckinney, TX, Minor damage. On 29 March 2023 at approximately 11:21L [privacy data omitted] attempted to takeoff from runway 18 at Mckinney national airport. After takeoff, the pilot in… - [Accident 20180925019239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180925019239A), Sep 25, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N90339), Heber, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot landed on touchdown markers of runway 22 at the Heber airport. The airplane proceeded down the runway for approximately 1000 feet before leaving the… - [Incident 20180130001729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180130001729I), Jan 30, 2018: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N800AA), Stuart, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was landing at ksua and upon landing the nose gear collapsed while the mains remained down. - [Incident 20171125022009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171125022009I), Nov 25, 2017: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N831GW), Leadville, CO, Minor damage. November 25, 2017, at approximately 10:40 am, during VMC weather conditions, on final to klxv (Lake County) airport, the pilot made a gear up landing on runway… - [Accident 20161020020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161020020249A), Oct 20, 2016: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N601UK), Carrollton, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he departed khmp destin for kctj to fuel airplane. Pilot stated he checked fuel prior to leaving khmp. Aircraft fuel totalizer showed 50 gallons,… - [Accident 20140910020809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140910020809A), Sep 10, 2014: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N711YM), Austin, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft was arriving to Austin bergstrom international airport (kaus) from dallas executive airport (krbd). Apprach control advised pilot to contact tower.… - [Accident 20140319003739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140319003739A), Mar 19, 2014: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N90464), Aurora, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On March 19, 2014 at approximately 1656 local time, N90464, an Aerostar 601P, was involved in an accident when the aircraft struck numerous trees while the… - [Incident 20130929018919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130929018919I), Sep 29, 2013: Aerostar 601P (N88JE), Delta, CO, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to put the gear down upon returning from grand junction were he demoed the aircraft for the sale of the aircraft. - [Accident 20120324003739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120324003739A), Mar 24, 2012: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N602BV), Castroville, TX, Substantial damage. The FAR 91 IFR flight originated from kaxh with intended destination of kcvb. During the first approach to kcvb, pilot stated he was to FAR to the right of… - [Accident 20120116000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120116000979A), Jan 16, 2012: Smith AEROSTAR 601P (N700PS), Philadelphia, MS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed during climbout. - [Accident 20110225002839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110225002839A), Feb 25, 2011: Smith AEROSTAR 60 (N444TT), Princeton, NJ, Substantial damage. Pilot landed on a wet runway with additional speed due to crosswinds and departed the departure end of runway on centerline. Aircraft entered muddy overrun and… - [Accident 20100722041379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100722041379A), Jul 22, 2010: Smith AEROSTAR 60 (N601AT), Cleburne, TX, Destroyed. The aircraft received a preflight inspection from the pilot and a designated airworthyness representative. The pilot completed an extend engine runup and… - [Incident 20100609034609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100609034609I), Jun 9, 2010: Smith AEROSTAR 60 (N20LR), Dothan, AL, Minor damage. This was a part 91 flight from sikeston MO to Dothan, AL. Approaching the airport on final the pilot selected 10 dergees of flaps and slowed. He then selected… - [Accident 20100123027329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100123027329A), Jan 23, 2010: Smith AEROSTAR 60 (N222AQ), Sugar Grove, IL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On January 23, 2010 at 1850 central standard time, a Smith Aerostar 601P, N222AQ departed runway 09 at Aurora Airport (arr), in Sugar Grove Illinois, on an IFR… - [Accident 20080702841789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080702841789A), Jul 2, 2008: Tedsmi AEROSTAR601P (N601TS), Alexandria, MN, Destroyed. (-23) On 07/02/2008, at approximately 0700 CST, a general aviation accident occurred one mile NE of Alexandria, MN 9AXN) airport. The aircraft, a Piper… - [Incident 20070313006759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070313006759I), Mar 13, 2007: Piper PA60601P (N42HP), Akron, OH, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing pilot stated he had three green and landed mains touched down, and when the nose touched down it collapsed, resulting in nose gear door and… - [Accident 20070121000469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070121000469A), Jan 21, 2007: Piper PA60601P (N88JE), Craig, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot made an approach into Craig-Moffat Airport after a snow berm moved through the area. The airport had not been plowed since the snow fall, the… - [Accident 20061202028989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061202028989A), Dec 2, 2006: Piper PA60601P (N9797Q), West Dover, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) History of flight: on December 2, 2006, about 1245 standard time, a smith Aerostar 601P, N9797Q, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in West Dover,… - [Accident 20051214031989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051214031989A), Dec 14, 2005: Piper PA60601P (N1WZ), Dunkirk, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 14, 2005, a Piper 60-601P, N1WZ, operated by a private pilot, departed jamestown airport and landed at Dunkirk airport on runway 15. At the… - [Accident 20050921022779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050921022779A), Sep 21, 2005: Piper PA60601P (N909KF), Mexia, TX, Destroyed. (-23) Departed to the south with 4 pax and full fuel. Runway is 4000' and it was hot. PIC stated that it would not climb at recommended airspeed and that the… - [Accident 20050804020619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050804020619A), Aug 4, 2005: Piper PA60601P (N15BA), Sinton, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On August 4, 2005, N15BA departed San Patricio County Airport, Sinton, TX on a test flight after aircraft repairs. Upon takeoff roll, the… - [Accident 20041218034479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041218034479A), Dec 18, 2004: Piper PA60601P (N60CF), Wheeling, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) Based on tire marks and ground scarring leading to the crash site, it appears that the pilot attempted to land on a short taxiway at night utilizing the… - [Accident 20040926024799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040926024799A), Sep 26, 2004: Piper PA60601P (N200FF), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 26, 2004, at approximately 1135 MDT, N200FF, a smith Aerostar model 601P, experienced a hard landing and subsequently departed the left side… - [Accident 20040921023229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040921023229A), Sep 21, 2004: Piper PA60601P (N11BE), Lordsburg, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 21, 2004 at 1300 MDT a Aerostar 601P, N11BE registered to campground brokers inc., departed the runway on takeoff at Lordsburg airport,… - [Accident 20040803021089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040803021089A), Aug 3, 2004: N601BV, Austin, TX, Destroyed, 6 fatal. (-23) N601BV an Aerostar 601P with richard allen fisher pilot certificate no. 44780566 departed the Lakeway airport Texas (3R9) at approximately 12:05 on… - [Incident 20040430009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040430009469I), Apr 30, 2004: Piper PA60601P (N601BV), Kingfisher, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was on the watonga approach when he saw the Kingfisher (F92) airport and elected to discontinue the approach and land at F92. On final approach the… - [Accident 20040405029859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040405029859A), Apr 5, 2004: Piper PA60601P (N869CC), Charleston, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed jzi and the aircraft's left engine failed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft impacted the ground and the (2) persons onboard were… - [Accident 20020916023999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020916023999A), Sep 16, 2002: Piper PA60601P (N90652), Oklahoma City, OK, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 16, 2002, at 0147 central daylight time a smith Aerostar 601P twin-engine airplane, N90652, was substantially damaged during a forced… - [Accident 20020216014429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020216014429A), Feb 16, 2002: Piper PA60601P (N715RM), Belleglade, No damage. (-23) Pilot lost control in thunderstorm. He was able to level the wings & pull the nose up prior to impact with the ground. - [Accident 20020126001239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020126001239A), Jan 26, 2002: N104CS, Chittenden, VT, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) N104CS was in a holding pattern at 8000 ft. in the vicinity of the rutland Vermont airport. PIC notified boston ARTCC that he was encountering icing… - [Accident 20001126040259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001126040259A), Nov 26, 2000: Piper PA60601P (N713HM), Preston, MN, No damage. (-23) On November 21, 2000, a Piper PA60-601P aircraft during takeoff from Fillmore County Airport, Preston, MN struck trees at the end of the runway. The… - [Incident 20000519028799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000519028799I), May 19, 2000: Piper PA60601P (N985JL), Danville, IL, Minor damage. (-23)On 05/19/2000, Piper Aerostar aircraft N985JL, operated by usa charter (U9CA), hit some tree tops during takeoff from danvilla Illinois (dnv) ru nway 16.… - [Incident 20000325017719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000325017719I), Mar 25, 2000: Piper PA60601P (N15BA), Sinton, TX, Substantial damage. (-23)On March 25, 2000, at approximately 1007 local time, an Aerostar 601P, N15BA, made an off airport landing approximately 6 miles east of the Sinton, Texas… - [Accident 20000110006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000110006219A), Jan 10, 2000: N905DK, Coatesvilla, PA, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) On Monday, 1-10-00, at approx. 0519Z, an Aerostar, N905DK with two pilots on board began an ILS 29 approach to Chester county airport (40N), PA. This a/c… - [Accident 19990808037689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990808037689A), Aug 8, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N9756Q), West Dover, VT, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot cancelled his IFR clearance as he neared his destination airport, and flew visually. When the airplane was about 3 to 5 miles from the airport,… - [Accident 19990723009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723009439A), Jul 23, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N345LS), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Acft was on a maintenance check flight when it crashed shortly after take-off near the south end of the rwy, the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, the acft was… - [Incident 19990523026649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990523026649I), May 23, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N373EA), Evansville, IN, Minor damage. (-23) On may 23, 1999 the nose landing gear collapsed shortly after landing. The ATP rated pilot had confirmed the landing gear to be down and locked, all… - [Accident 19990423003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990423003909A), Apr 23, 1999: Piper PA60601 (N48MD), Ruidoso, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (Tty) acft crashed a few minutes after take-off and was destroyed. The 2 POB suffered fatal injuries. Other circumstances are unknown. (From .19) on April 23,… - [Incident 19990412016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990412016949I), Apr 12, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N2VK), Shoshone, CA, Minor damage. This incident was originally classified as accident/ #LAX99LA146. Approximately 15 minutes after takeoff from las vegas mccarran int'l airport (las), the pilot… - [Accident 19990401021639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990401021639A), Apr 1, 1999: Piper PA60601P (N441CB), Port Huron, MI, Destroyed. On April 1, 1999, at 1230 eastern standard time (EST), a smith Aerostar 601P, N441CB, operated by a private pilot, was reported missing. Visual meteorological… - [Incident 19970702024649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702024649I), Jul 2, 1997: Piper PA60601P (N88CX), Enid, OK, Minor damage. Nose landing gear folded on landing rollout. Put on jacks nose gear locked down. - [Accident 19970427006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970427006529A), Apr 27, 1997: Piper PA60601P (N30LL), Klammath Falls, OR, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot disoriented, aircraft had engine problems. Lost both engine. Crashed.(.4)about three hours and twenty minutes after departing bellingham, Washington, for… - [Incident 19970119007249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970119007249I), Jan 19, 1997: Piper PA60601P (N8019J), La Verne, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: on 01/19/97 PIC and owner, Mr. Menrad landed at Brackett airport. During the landing the aircraft vibrated and pulled to the right causing the rt… - [Accident 19970103000089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970103000089A), Jan 3, 1997: Piper PA60601P (N3CD), Chesapeake, VA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Aircraft banked left and crashed in heavily wooded area shortly after takeoff. - [Incident 19960916033929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960916033929I), Sep 16, 1996: Piper PA60601P (N601BB), Brigham City, UT. Narrative: on sept. 16, 1996, at 1670 MST, a Piper PA-60 piloted by Mr. Robert norris departed Brigham City Airport. Twenty minutes into the flight, in an… - [Accident 19960524015899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960524015899A), May 24, 1996: Piper PA60601P (N441CB), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. No narrative available - [Incident 19951115040629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951115040629I), Nov 15, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N13LH), Lynchburg, VA, Minor damage. Narrative: nose gear collapsed during landing roll-out, due to total loss of hydraulic fluid. Nose of aircraft and all blades on both propellers hit the… - [Incident 19950429015439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950429015439I), Apr 29, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N90464), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: history of flight----on April 29, 1995, at approximately 2:58PM a ted smith Aerostar 601P owned and operated by Mr. Richard a. ray landed with the… - [Incident 19950306010369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950306010369I), Mar 6, 1995: Piper PA60601P (N777MK), Birmingham, AL, Minor damage. Narrative: on departure from milton, Florida the landing gear came up but didn't indicate up. On a visual approach to Birmingham on downwind the gear was… All 116: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000202), Jun 26, 2019: BALANCE TUBE. CORRODED. CORROSION OF THE ELEVATOR AND AILERON BALANCE TUBES. IF LEFT UNREPLACED, THE CORROSION COULD LEAD TO THE BALANCE TUBES JAMMING WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE CONTROL OF ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper AEROSTAR 601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-aerostar-601p): 108 registered aircraft, registry code 7106012 --- 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.