# NTSB investigations: Piper AEROSTAR 601P

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA111.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N1SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB CEN23FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA285.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N100PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA070.md): Piper PA60 · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 28, 2020 · N6071R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA559.md): Piper PA60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2019 · N700NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA075.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2012 · N104RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA558.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N8076J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN10LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA529.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N601PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during an approach for landing that resulted in an altitude loss and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA335.md): Piper Aerostar 6 · Minga Guazu, Paraguay · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2009 · N601RP · Substantial damage
  > On June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010.md): Piper 601P · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N717SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA183.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N60801 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA055.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2007 · N720Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB DFW06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA203.md): Piper 601P · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N19RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear while on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX03FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA076.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2003 · N3636Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…
- [NTSB LAX02FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA073.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N3636M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA108.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N900CE · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of quinine in the blood and urine during postmortem toxicological…
- [NTSB NYC00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA252.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N601WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog.
- [NTSB MIA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA098.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N727MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in this accident were excessive approach speed, rain, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA127.md): Piper 601P · Martinsburg, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N60721 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB FTW97FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA042.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Eagle, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N251B · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling snow --- and his use of contraindicated drugs.
- [NTSB MIA96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA175.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N956AF · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB MIA95FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA208.md): Piper 601P · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA068.md): Piper PA-60 · Linden, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N163GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway. Gusty weather conditions and the wet runway were also contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA95FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA048.md): Piper PA-601P · Tremonton, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N57NW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds, and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW95WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95WA081.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 1995 · N720EM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA015.md): Piper PA-601P · Luray, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N22ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB BFO94FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA163.md): Piper PA-601P · Sea Isle City, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1994 · N3642A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a level 6 thunderstorm, loss of gyro's for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB NYC94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA065.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Limerick, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N36444 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that ice was properly removed from the airplane before flight, possibly due to impairment of judgment caused by a prescription drug (valium) that was not approved for use while flying. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW94WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94WA073.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Campeche, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 1993 · N32RG · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA183.md): Piper PA-601 · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N60721 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with an obstacle and the ground. A factor is the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA337.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N479CB · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA267.md): Piper PA-61-601P · Aurora, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N717BB · Destroyed
  > Exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA075.md): Piper PA601P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1992 · N680JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and delay in accomplishing the proper remedial action while executing a night short field landing at an adequately lighted airport. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide…
- [NTSB BFO92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA013.md): Piper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1991 · N36362 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport.
- [NTSB FTW91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA012.md): Piper 601P · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N23NS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, dark night, low fuel state of the aircraft, and trees at the accident site.
- [NTSB BFO90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA076.md): Piper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N8249J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.
- [NTSB DEN90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA133.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N3637F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA033.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N6079H · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during takeoff for an unknown reason which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA023.md): Piper 601P · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1989 · N601LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to circle and land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive maneuver (steep turn) and terrain conditions (road and curb) short of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX89FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA268.md): Piper PA-601P · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N6067Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight in instrument meteorologial conditions (IMC) and spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of a preflight weather…
- [NTSB DEN89FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA020.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Laketown, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1988 · N6069U · Destroyed
  > The plt departed salt lake city on a pleasure flt to bear lake to overfly a home that he owned. Witnesses near the acc site stated they saw the acft circle over the house and then depart the area over a ridge of mtns. The acft turned out over the lake and was…
- [NTSB MIA88FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA261.md): Piper PA-60 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N6069W · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft used almost the entire length of the runway during the ground run. After rotation & gear retraction, it continued to climb in a nose high attitude to aprx 100-150 feet, then it started an aprx 20 degree bank to the right until…
- [NTSB LAX87FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA337.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N902RG · Destroyed
  > The airplane was refueled before it dept on the accd flight; the pilot did not supervise the fueling. Shortly after takeoff, the plt advised the ontario dept controller that both engines were experiencing a power loss and that he suspected jet fuel…
- [NTSB FTW85FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA123.md): Piper PA-601P · Bentonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1985 · N60817 · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted livestock, a fence and the gear collapsed during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on the right eng. The plt reported that after he feathered the right eng prop and lowered the gear he noted the aux hydraulic system pressure gage was…
- [NTSB SEA84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA126.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N14NP · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he lowered the gear before entering the traffic pattern & noted a down-&-locked indication. He reported that during the landing flare, the gear unsafe horn sounded & he applied power to go around. However, he felt the acft scrap the surface, so…
- [NTSB NYC84MA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA151.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N6079R · Destroyed
  > On the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx…
- [NTSB SEA84FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA031.md): Piper 601P · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1984 · N6081Q · Destroyed
  > The acft was forced to land on a road due to a fire in the left wing. During the investigation of the accident it was found that the left turbocharger had been removed and reinstalled several times. A clamp on the turbocharger exhaust wasimproperly installed…
- [NTSB MIA83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA111.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1983 · N6079R · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed runway 18L at Tampa intl airport. Shortly after takeoff the pilot reported to the control tower that the main cabin door was open and requested landing instructions. The pilot stated he was holding the door and trying to fly the aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI83FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA138.md): Piper PA-601P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1983 · N60801 · Substantial damage
  > After making an ILS approach to rwy 16, the plt was cleared to circle and land on rwy 34. As he turned final, he was to the west side of the runway and was too high to land, so he made a left turn-around back to rwy 34. Tower personnel turned the rwy lights…

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7106012'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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