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 records · 15 cases since 1982, 8 fatal
2026-07-14ERA26FA271 · AEROSTAR 601 N800AA · accident near Lake Clear, NY · 3 killed
2022-05-23GAA22WA187 · AEROSTAR 601P N66CG · accident near Ceballos · 2 killed
2017-12-10CEN18FA050 · AEROSTAR 601 N7529S · accident near Miami, FL · 1 killed
2014-09-10CEN14FA494 · AEROSTAR 601P N711YM · accident near Austin, TX · 1 killed
2014-03-19CEN14FA163 · AEROSTAR 601P N90464 · accident near Aurora, CO · 1 killed
2012-03-24CEN12CA202 · AEROSTAR 601P N602BV · accident near Casterville, TX · no injuries
2010-01-24CEN10FA108 · AEROSTAR 601P N222AQ · accident near Sugar Grove, IL · 2 killed
2008-07-02CHI08LA180 · Aerostar 601P N601TS · accident near Alexandria, MN · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 15 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 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 · 29 AEROSTAR 601 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N567LT | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Air Flight Enterprises INC New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2026-05-03 | Valid |
| N220BC | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Rock Creek Leasing LLC Sapulpa, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-11-26 | Valid |
| N125SE | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-20 | Valid |
| N52JE | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Atkinson Holdings LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2025-08-17 | Valid |
| N23LL | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Ajca Farms LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2025-06-30 | Valid |
| N9791Q | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Fly Chattanooga LLC Ooltewah, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-05-08 | Valid |
| N7425S | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-08-21 | Valid |
| N701JG | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Aerostar LLC Newport Beach, California |
Standard | 2022-03-15 | Valid |
| N45RN | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Co-owned owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-03-02 | Valid |
| N7419S | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Kcantarano LLC Mukilteo, Washington |
Standard | 2021-12-17 | Valid |
| N601X | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Smc Developers INC San Jose, California |
Standard | 2020-05-27 | Valid |
| N52FB | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2020-03-12 | Valid |
| N12TZ | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
J H O Enterprises INC Carol Stream, Illinois |
Standard | 2020-01-03 | Valid |
| N128AC | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Cga Holdings LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2019-02-12 | Valid |
| N9529Q | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Proactive Health Screening LLC Minocqua, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-12-18 | Valid |
| N777BS | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-12-01 | Valid |
| N442AP | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Three Mayhoods LLC Bonita Springs, Florida |
Standard | 2018-05-09 | Valid |
| N7441S | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Kp Stunt Productions INC Burlington, North Dakota |
Standard | 2016-05-10 | Valid |
| N9524Q | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2015-04-08 | Valid |
| N10BG | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2014-09-12 | Valid |
| N601RB | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | Valid |
| N601AL | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Valley Group INC Fishersville, Virginia |
Standard | 2011-06-03 | 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 |
| N71JG | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Fred Garrison Oil CO Plainview, Texas |
Standard | 2004-04-26 | 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 |
| N90679 | Smith AEROSTAR 601 |
Kansas City Aviation Center INC Olathe, Kansas |
Standard | Valid |