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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Sky West Aviation INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 15 cases since 1982, 8 fatal
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 · 3 AEROSTAR 601B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N757RC | Smith AEROSTAR 601B |
Grills Aviation INC Sterrett, Alabama |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | Valid |
| N61AM | Smith AEROSTAR 601B |
N61Am LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2022-03-31 | Valid |
| N77XC | Smith AEROSTAR 601B |
Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2004-06-18 | Valid |