Smith AEROSTAR 601
124 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1969 to 1978; half of them date from 1976 or earlier. Florida has the most (14). 60% 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 Ti0-540 Ser (72), Lycoming Io-540 Ser (27), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise speed
- about 144 mph
- Maker on the register
- Smith
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 4, 1988; newest September 16, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida14Texas10California8Colorado7Oklahoma6Tennessee5Nevada5Montana5Delaware5Washington4Virginia4Pennsylvania4
Who owns them registrant type
LLC47 (38%)Individual43 (35%)Corporation24 (19%)Co-owned7 (6%)Partnership3 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEROSTAR 601P | 92 | 1974 to 1978 | 74.2% |
| AEROSTAR 601 | 29 | 1969 to 1977 | 23.4% |
| AEROSTAR 601B | 3 | 1977 | 2.4% |
When they were built by decade · 33 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid123 (99%)Sale reported1 (0.8%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard122 (98%)Special flight permit1 (0.8%)Experimental1 (0.8%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Zia Air LLC1Wings & Rotors LLC1Victoria'S Wings LLC1Vcs Transportation LLC1Valley Group INC1Valestin Donald P1Total Aircraft Management INC1Three Mayhoods LLC1Southshore Aviation LLC1Smc Developers INC1Sky West Aviation INC Trustee1Seg Leasing LLC1
Fleet pages: Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Smith AEROSTAR 601 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
124 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Smith AEROSTAR 601s?
Florida, with 14.
Who owns the Smith AEROSTAR 601?
60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 124
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N37CM | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Magpie INC Rock Springs, Wyoming |
Standard | 2007-11-05 | Valid |
| N601PE | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Vcs Transportation LLC Hampton, Virginia |
Special flight permit | 2007-06-19 | Valid |
| N221CA | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Co-owned owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2007-05-04 | Valid |
| N600AZ | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2007-04-02 | Valid |
| N12LV | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
R2B2 Enterprises Lllp Weldon Spring, Missouri |
Standard | 2007-02-28 | Valid |
| N600TE | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2007-01-11 | Valid |
| N54AL | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Southshore Aviation LLC Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2006-04-04 | Valid |
| N74BM | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Alexander City Aviation CORP Alexander City, Alabama |
Standard | 2005-09-02 | Valid |
| N69LG | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2005-02-01 | Valid |
| N77XC | Smith AEROSTAR 601B |
Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2004-06-18 | Valid |
| N71JG | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Fred Garrison Oil CO Plainview, Texas |
Standard | 2004-04-26 | Valid |
| N44AK | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2004-03-25 | Valid |
| N611HM | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Physical Systems INC Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2000-03-29 | Valid |
| N110CR | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 1998-09-17 | Valid |
| N777MK | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1998-08-24 | Valid |
| N20LR | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 1996-04-02 | Valid |
| N601EM | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Valestin Donald P Queen Creek, Arizona |
Standard | 1996-01-26 | Valid |
| N614HM | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1995-07-20 | Valid |
| N88CM | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1989-01-26 | Valid |
| N134TS | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1988-03-04 | Valid |
| N700AB | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Individual owner Delaware |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N701KE | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Northern Jet Sales LLC Port Saint Lucie, Florida |
Standard | Valid | |
| N90339 | Smith AEROSTAR 601P |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | Valid | |
| N90679 | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Kansas City Aviation Center INC Olathe, Kansas |
Standard | Valid |
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