Piper AEROSTAR 601P — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 239 Piper AEROSTAR 601P airframes on record (built 1974–1981), 108 currently registered. 8 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Piper AEROSTAR 601P accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.
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.
The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
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.
The pilot's diverted attention during an approach for landing that resulted in an altitude loss and impact with terrain.