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Smith AEROSTAR 601

29 Smith AEROSTAR 601 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1977. Most are registered in FL, CA and MT.

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Registered today
29
Years built
1969–1977
Seats
6
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
18
Destroyed
8
Substantial damage
10
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Smith AEROSTAR 601 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Nov 28, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Rock Hill, SCN909CA
  • Jul 20, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Baton Rouge, LAN327BK
  • Dec 10, 2017Destroyed · fatal injuries · Miami, FLN7529S
  • Feb 5, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Murrieta, CAN23LL
  • Dec 30, 2004Destroyed · none injuries · Hamilton, MT

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

6 reports on Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. boot1
  2. crankcase1
  3. engine1
  4. rocker cover1
  5. strut1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196911
19703
19733
19742
19752
19762
19772
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL5
CA3
MT3
CO2
OK2
TX2
IL1
KS1
MN1
MO1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 18 NTSB events since 1982 involve Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 6 service difficulty reports on Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Smith AEROSTAR 601 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
186 mph

AEROSTAR 601 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N10BG1969Davidson, NCSep 12, 2014
N125SE1969Spring, TXOct 20, 2025
N128AC1974Kalispell, MTFeb 12, 2019
N12LV1975Weldon Spring, MOFeb 28, 2007
N12TZ—Carol Stream, ILJan 3, 2020
N134TS1973Jacksonville Beach, FLMar 4, 1988
N220BC—Sapulpa, OKNov 26, 2025
N23LL1975Kalispell, MTJun 30, 2025
N442AP—Bonita Springs, FLMay 9, 2018
N45RN1970Columbia, SCMar 2, 2022
N52FB1973Prior Lake, MNMar 12, 2020
N52JE1969Kalispell, MTAug 17, 2025
N567LT1970New Smyrna Beach, FLMay 3, 2026
N600AZ1969Davie, FLApr 2, 2007
N600TE1973Carson City, NVJan 11, 2007
N601AL1969Fishersville, VAJun 3, 2011
N601RB1969Ridgecrest, CAMay 23, 2014
N601X1977San Jose, CAMay 27, 2020
N701JG1969Newport Beach, CAMar 15, 2022
N71JG1970Plainview, TXApr 26, 2004
N7419S1969Mukilteo, WADec 17, 2021
N7425S1969Reunion, FLAug 21, 2024
N7441S1969Burlington, NDMay 10, 2016
N777BS1969Del Norte, CODec 1, 2018
N88CM1974Tulsa, OKJan 26, 1989

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