Smith AEROSTAR 601 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 101 Smith AEROSTAR 601 airframes on record (built 1968–1977), 29 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Smith AEROSTAR 601 accidents
The pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.
The loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.
The pilot's loss of control while returning to the airport after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.