Piper AEROSTAR 601
117 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1974 to 1981; half of them date from 1979 or earlier. Florida has the most (17). 62% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AEROSTAR 601 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser (83), Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser (4), Lycoming Io-540-S1A5 (4)
- Seats
- 6
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 8, 1996; newest May 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEROSTAR 601P | 108 | 1974 to 1981 | 92.3% |
| AEROSTAR 601 | 8 | 1978 to 1981 | 6.8% |
| AEROSTAR 601B | 1 | — | 0.9% |
When they were built by decade · 34 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee · Valiair Limited Company Trustee · Top Tier Truck And Trailer LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 23 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
The 8 most recent of 23 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper AEROSTAR 601 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
117 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper AEROSTAR 601s?
Florida, with 17.
Who owns the Piper AEROSTAR 601?
62% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.