N211W — Smith AEROSTAR 600A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N211W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 60-0460-153
- Manufacturer
- Smith
- Model
- AEROSTAR 600A
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mentzer James L — Enterprise, AL
Accident & incident history
The pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Smith AEROSTAR 600A).
- Apr 12, 2025registered — Mentzer James L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N211W was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Smith AEROSTAR 600A above.
- until Sep 30, 19751946 Lockheed 18-56 (s/n 2311)
- until Oct 18, 19551930 Stinson SM-8A (s/n 4038)
Frequently asked
- Has N211W been in an accident?
- Yes. N211W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N211W?
- N211W is a Smith AEROSTAR 600A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 60-0460-153.
- Who is N211W registered to?
- N211W is registered to Mentzer James L of Enterprise, AL. Registration status: active.
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