# NTSB investigations: Smith AEROSTAR 601P

A list on [Smith AEROSTAR 601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB ERA26FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA271.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Lake Clear, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N800AA · Destroyed
  > On July 13, 2026, about 2236 eastern daylight time, a Smith Aerostar 601P, N800AA was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lake Clear, New York. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB GAA22WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA187.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Ceballos, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2022 · N66CG · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR18LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA272.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2018 · N90339 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N601UK · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N711YM · Destroyed
  > 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 installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…
- [NTSB CEN14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA163.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Aurora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N90464 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA202.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Casterville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N602BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land.
- [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damage
  > 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 feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…
- [NTSB ERA11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA171.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N444TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425.md): Smith Aerostar · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N601AT · Destroyed
  > 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 the airplane's paint scheme.
- [NTSB CEN10FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA108.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2010 · N222AQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2007 · N88JE · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9797Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA042.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N1WZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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 airplane while landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA247.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N909KF · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sinton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N15BA · Destroyed
  > 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 the equipment and the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB IAD05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA025.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N60CF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N200FF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Lordsberg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N11BE · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N601BV · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damage
  > 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 in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.
- [NTSB FTW03WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA234.md): Piper PA-60 · Pavas, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2003 · N713HM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA257.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N90652 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N715RM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.
- [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Preston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N713HM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Aerostar 601P · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N905DK · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA-601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N9756Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Bethany, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N345LS · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N48MD · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · St. Clair Shore, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N441CB · Destroyed
  > Undetermined as the aircraft was not recovered.
- [NTSB SEA97FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA094.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Klammath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N30LL · Substantial damage
  > 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 the pilot's delay in landing for refueling, the pilot…
- [NTSB IAD97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA039.md): Aerostar 601P · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1997 · N3CD · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N441CB · Substantial damage
  > loss of power in both engines for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX92LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA399.md): Piper 601P · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N711YM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Bartonville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N410HC · Destroyed
  > 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 adverse weather condtions.
- [NTSB MIA90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA022.md): Piper 601P · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1989 · N50TR · Destroyed
  > 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 visual perception without the approach lights, and tree(s) in…
- [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed
  > 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 mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…
- [NTSB MIA89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA042.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1988 · N45MA · Substantial damage
  > Air traffic controllers stated that while the aircraft was on short final they noticed that the gear on the aircraft was not extended. They attempted to contact the pilot but he never responded. The pilot stated that he failed to extend the landing gear prior…
- [NTSB CHI88FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA249.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Columbus, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N14HR · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N814SG · Destroyed
  > During the takeoff roll witnesses observed the aircraft swerve from left to right with the engine(s) 'missing' or intermittent. The aircraft lifted off and climbed to approximately 50 feet AGL and continued across a waterway in a leftturn with the landing…
- [NTSB NYC87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA189.md): Piper PA-60 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N14HR · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing, the flight encountered standing water on the runway and the aircraft hydroplaned veering right of the centerline. The main landing gear collapsed causing substantial damage. The acft went off the rt side of the rwy after 2839 ft of roll and…
- [NTSB ATL87FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA030.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Clinton, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N122FP · Destroyed
  > While en route on an IFR flt plan at FL180, the plt acknowledged instructions to dscnd to 16,000'. Later, the radar controller (cltr) noticed the acft had deviate fm course & was not replying with mode 'c' alt info. The ctlr reqd alt info & the plt responded,…
- [NTSB MIA87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA021.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1986 · N8002J · Destroyed
  > While in cruise flight, the pilot noted that the left engine began losing power and oil pressure. He stated that he then shut down the engine and feathered the propeller. He declared an emergency and descended to land. While on final approach, he lowered the…
- [NTSB BFO86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA043.md): Piper 601P · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N9756Q · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the Aerostar 601P was flying his family and a friend from bedford, Massachusetts to Indian Head, Maryland. After monitoring the dca ATIS he elected to make an ILS to fort belvoir, Virginia, break off the missed approach and proceed VFR over to…
- [NTSB NYC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA193.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot…
- [NTSB MIA86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA145.md): Piper 601P · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1986 · N246G · Substantial damage
  > Nearing completion of an international flt of nearly 5 hrs duration, the flt advised ATC they were low on fuel & would like vectors to the nearest arpt. The flt was unable to make the arpt & a forced ldg was made in the everglades aprx 6 mi from the arpt. An…
- [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damage
  > While enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an…
- [NTSB SEA85FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA035.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601A · Genoa, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N9781Q · Destroyed
  > The plt had flown from carson city, NV to shreveport, la on 12/10/84 for business. At 1530 on 12/12/84, he departed on aflt to corona,CA with refueling stops at albuquerque, NM & phoenix, AZ. He departed phoenix at 2100, but encountered wx & returned to…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('8360608')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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